Field Leader - Solids Control - Northeast

Stage 3 Separation•Tulsa, OK

5d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Stage 3 provides solids control equipment and field services for mud systems, helping customers manage solids, reduce costs, and achieve limited- or zero-discharge solutions. The company emphasizes safety, teamwork, technology innovation, and operational integrity. The Solids Control Field Leader is the on-site expert responsible for leading solids control operations and teams at rig sites in the Northeastern United States. The role supervises, trains, and mentors technicians and contractors; oversees safe, efficient operations and equipment reliability; and ensures adherence to HSE standards, company policies, and rig-site protocols. The position reports to the Basin Area Manager and may be assigned to one or multiple rigs. The employee may live anywhere in the United States and commutes from home to rig sites. The work follows a basin-dependent rotation, typically 17 days on and 11 days off, with 12-hour shifts including overtime. The leader may oversee up to 20 technicians working day, night, or possibly swing shifts. Duties include overseeing solids control equipment and services, drilling-fluid analysis, troubleshooting, routine maintenance, rig audits, safety documentation, logistics, and maintaining orderly work and living areas. The role requires domestic travel to remote rig locations, work outdoors in all weather, and potential shared living accommodations with peers.

Requirements

At least 36 months of verifiable Solids Control experience and ability to pass a performance evaluation to become a Field Leader.
Three or more years of Solids Control field operations experience.
More than one year of experience supervising and directing field staff.
Prior forklift, excavator, or wheel-loader experience or certification; recertification training will be provided before working.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook.
Valid state driver's license, valid insurance, and an acceptable driving record.
Ability to pass pre-employment fitness-for-duty and urine and hair-follicle drug tests, and a background evaluation.
Ability to work a 17-days-on, 11-days-off rotation, which may require being away from home for 17 days or longer.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including overtime, and oversee a team of up to 20 technicians on rotating schedules.
Ability to travel domestically to remote rig locations in a company vehicle and commute from home to the Northeast region.
Ability to work outdoors in cold, wet, and hot weather conditions and share living accommodations professionally.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
Leadership skills, including coaching, mentoring, and training field technicians by example.
Ability to build professional, constructive, and effective relationships with rig-site personnel and customers.
Problem-solving, troubleshooting, logical reasoning, multitasking, deadline-management, and time-management abilities.
Ability to motivate, encourage, and empower others while remaining professional, patient, calm, tactful, and diplomatic.
Customer-service orientation and ability to build appropriate rapport with clients and employees.
Mechanical aptitude and comprehension of electronics.
Valid safety certifications for applicable rig safety programs, including PEC Safe Land, H2S, and CPR/First Aid, or customer-specific certifications.
Ability to maintain a company vehicle professionally and comply with the Company Vehicle Policy.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.
A two-year associate degree or technical diploma in Technology, Electronics, Mechanics, or a similar field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, train, mentor, and manage Solids Control Technicians and contractors, including performance management and coaching.
Oversee daily field operations across day, night, and potentially swing shifts, maintaining safety, productivity, and equipment reliability.
Oversee solids control activities in the rig-site backyard and ensure operational readiness.
Provide hands-on supervision during rig-up and rig-out procedures and ensure work is conducted safely.
Oversee crews operating and maintaining shaker tanks, centrifuges, drying equipment, pumps, and other solids control equipment.
Oversee services including air drilling, barite recovery, de-watering, floc water, fluid transfers, low-gravity-solids targeting, cuttings drying, and invert recovery.
Apply knowledge of drilling processes and drilling-fluid properties, and perform drilling-fluid analysis.
Troubleshoot electrical issues using basic knowledge of electrical principles, and oversee or perform routine maintenance and electrical services on equipment.
Oversee and coach technicians on moving cuttings from pits to trailers using heavy machinery safely and efficiently.
Conduct rig audits and audit daily PJRA/JSA documents, inspection reports, observation reports, and checklists.
Enforce PPE/FR protocols and lead by example in following safety protocols and company policies.
Ensure assigned technicians have the safety certifications required for their rig locations.
Pick up and deliver equipment, transport technicians when required, and make grocery runs as needed.
Maintain clean, orderly rig-site backyards, employee housing, and living quarters.
Work in the shop on crossover days or as directed.
Send weekly updates to Area Leaders summarizing staff activity and concerns.
Enter routine data into company systems, including the company Portal.
Conduct performance reviews of field technicians and review their safety records.
Move between rig sites as needed to oversee operations and staff.