Field Leader - Solids Control - Northeast

Stage 3 Separation•Canton, OH

5d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Stage 3 provides solids control equipment and field services to help manage drilling-fluid solids, reduce customer costs, and provide 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 safe, efficient, high-performing solids control operations for Stage 3 and its customer, the Operator. The role supervises, mentors, trains, and evaluates Solids Control Technicians and contractors; oversees equipment and field operations; maintains adherence to HSE requirements, company policies, and rig-site protocols; and provides operational updates to the Basin Area Manager. The position may cover one or multiple rigs in the Northeast. Employees may live anywhere in the United States and commute from home to rig sites in the region. The work follows a rotation of 17 days on and 11 days off, with 12-hour shifts that may include overtime. The schedule may involve day, night, or swing shifts. The Field Leader travels domestically to remote rig locations, may be away from home for 17 days or longer, and may work in the shop on crossover days or as directed. The role includes operating and overseeing solids control equipment and heavy machinery, conducting drilling-fluid analysis and rig audits, troubleshooting basic electrical issues, and maintaining orderly rig-site work and living areas.

Requirements

At least 36 months of verifiable Solids Control experience and the ability to pass a performance evaluation to become a Field Leader.
At least 3 years of Solids Control field operations experience.
More than 1 year of experience supervising and directing field staff.
Prior forklift, excavator, or wheel-loader experience or certification.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook.
Valid state driver’s license, valid insurance, and an acceptable driving record.
Ability to pass a pre-employment fit-for-duty test, urine and hair-follicle drug tests, and a background evaluation.
Ability to work a 17-days-on, 11-days-off rotation and 12-hour shifts, including overtime, and to be away from home for 17 days or longer.
Ability to travel domestically to remote rig locations, commute from home to the Northeast, and work at one or multiple rigs as business needs require.
Ability to oversee teams of up to 20 technicians working rotational day, night, and possibly swing shifts.
Ability to work outdoors in cold, wet, and hot weather conditions.
Ability to operate and oversee heavy machinery, including an excavator, forklift, or wheel loader.
Expert understanding of oil and gas drilling processes and expert knowledge of Environmental Services, including construction and utilities.
Mechanical aptitude and comprehension of electronics, with basic knowledge of electrical principles.
Ability to problem-solve, troubleshoot, use logic, multitask, meet deadlines, and use time efficiently.
Ability to build professional, constructive, effective relationships with rig-site personnel, customers, and employees.
Professional, patient, calm, tactful, and diplomatic manner; customer-service orientation and ability to motivate and empower others.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
Ability to share living accommodations with peers and coexist professionally, while keeping living quarters clean and orderly.
Ability to maintain required rig safety certifications, such as PEC Safe Land, H2S, and CPR/First Aid, or customer-specific certifications.
Ability to maintain a clean and orderly rig-site backyard and employee housing.
Ability to transport technicians to different locations or job sites when required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, mentor, train, and manage Solids Control Technicians and contractors, including teams of up to 20 people.
Oversee daily field operations on day, night, and potentially swing shifts, maintaining safety, productivity, and equipment reliability.
Ensure operational readiness and accountability for solids control activities in the backyard of assigned rig sites.
Provide hands-on supervision of rig-up and rig-down procedures and coach technicians in carrying them out safely.
Oversee technicians operating and maintaining shaker tanks, centrifuges, drying equipment, pumps, and other solids control equipment.
Oversee solids control services including air drilling, barite recovery, de-watering, floc water, fluid transfers, target low-gravity solids, and cuttings drying/invert recovery.
Perform drilling-fluid analysis and apply knowledge of fluid properties, including drilling-fluid weight, funnel viscosity, and retort analysis.
Troubleshoot electrical issues using basic knowledge of electrical principles, including current, voltage, circuits, and power.
Oversee and, when needed, perform routine equipment maintenance and electrical services.
Coach technicians on standard procedures for 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.
Ensure staff follow PPE/FR protocols and lead by example in following safety requirements.
Ensure assigned technicians have required rig safety and customer-specific certifications.
Provide weekly updates to Area Leaders summarizing staff activity and concerns.
Conduct performance reviews of field technicians and review their safety records.
Travel between rig sites and oversee rig operations and staff; transport technicians to locations or job sites when required.
Pick up and deliver necessary equipment to rig sites as required.
Make grocery runs for or with technicians as required.
Maintain clean, orderly rig-site backyard areas, employee housing, and personal living quarters.
Work in the shop on crossover days or as directed.
Enter routine data into company systems, including the company Portal.
Maintain the company vehicle professionally and comply with the Company Vehicle Policy.