Drilling Fluids Technician V

Lewis Energy Group • Encinal, TX

3d

About The Position

Provides well-site service to customers, applying knowledge of company products and services and experience in drilling fluid technology to optimize service quality and rig performance. The role provides technical guidance on rig operations and well stability, oversees solids-control operations and equipment, manages drilling-fluid materials and inventory, prepares daily and end-of-well reports, and mentors lower-level technicians and new employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university and a minimum of four years of oilfield experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before customer or employee groups.
• Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; calculate rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's license.
• Drilling Fluids Technology training.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to maximize rig performance and well stability based on interpreted routine and specialized test results.
• Interpret drilling-fluid programs and follow mix recommendations for each well.
• Maintain effective working relationships with rig personnel, assist with operational planning and drilling optimization, and troubleshoot problems as they arise.
• Oversee solids-control operations at the well site and ensure equipment is operating properly and within program specifications.
• Inspect auxiliary equipment, including transfer pumps, FracTanks, and hoses, before use.
• Maintain, inspect, and routinely service laboratory equipment; calibrate mud scales, retort cells, thermometers, and related equipment; and report expired calibrations to a supervisor.
• Oversee cellar pumps on the surface section of the well to ensure proper operation.
• Schedule drilling-fluid sack and bulk materials for delivery to the location.
• Maintain and supervise adequate inventories of palletized and bulk products based on the fluid program and anticipated well conditions.
• Track and report daily material usage and keep the Safety Data Sheet binder updated for chemicals and reagents.
• Generate a complete daily drilling-fluid report.
• Create and submit a reconciled end-of-well recap that includes well data and lessons learned.
• Provide daily solids-control reports according to the specified sampling schedule.
• Mentor lower-level technicians and support their succession plans as their experience grows.
• Assist with training and mentoring new employees.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance, and more.
• 401(k) with immediate matching contribution.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program with free, confidential support for employees and dependents.
• On-site fitness center.
• Wellness and company events throughout the year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior