Field Leader - Solids Control - Northeast

Stage 3 Separation•Fort Worth, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Stage 3 is hiring a Solids Control Field Leader to oversee and lead solids control field operations at rig sites in the Northeastern United States. The Field Leader is the on-site expert responsible for safe, efficient, high-performing operations for Stage 3 and its customers. The role includes supervising, mentoring, training, and evaluating technicians and contractors; maintaining equipment reliability and operational readiness; and ensuring compliance with HSE standards, company policies, and rig-site protocols. The employee may live anywhere in the United States and commute from home to remote rig locations. The role reports to the Basin Area Manager and may involve assignment to one or multiple rigs based on business needs. The position works on a rotation of 17 days on and 11 days off, which may vary by basin, with 12-hour shifts including overtime. The Field Leader oversees crews of up to 20 technicians working rotating day, night, and possibly swing shifts. Duties span solids control services and equipment, drilling-fluid analysis, maintenance and troubleshooting, safety audits, rig audits, logistics, and crew development. The role also requires working outdoors in all weather conditions, traveling domestically, and potentially sharing accommodations with peers.

Requirements

At least 3 years of solids control field operations experience; the position’s eligibility criteria also specify a minimum of 36 months of verifiable Solids Control experience and passing a performance evaluation.
More than 1 year of experience supervising and directing field staff.
Expert-level understanding of oil and gas drilling processes.
Expert knowledge of Environmental Services, including construction and utilities.
Comprehensive understanding of drilling-fluid properties and ability to perform drilling-fluid analysis.
Basic knowledge of electrical principles, including current, voltage, circuits, and power, and ability to troubleshoot electrical issues.
Mechanical aptitude and comprehension of electronics.
Prior forklift, excavator, or wheel-loader experience or certification.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook.
Valid state driver’s license, valid insurance, and acceptable driving record.
Ability to pass pre-employment fit-for-duty testing, urine and hair-follicle drug testing, and a background evaluation.
Ability to pass a performance evaluation and complete the mentor certification program.
Ability to work a 17-days-on/11-days-off rotation, with the ability to be away from home for 17 days or longer.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including overtime, and oversee technicians on rotating day, night, and possibly swing shifts.
Ability to travel domestically to remote rig locations, commute to the Northeast from home, and move between rig sites as needed.
Ability to work outdoors in cold, wet, and hot weather conditions.
Ability to share living accommodations with peers and maintain clean, orderly living quarters.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
Ability to meet deadlines, problem-solve, troubleshoot, multitask, use logic, and manage time efficiently.
Ability to build constructive professional relationships with customers and employees at all levels, communicate tactfully and diplomatically, and remain professional, patient, and calm.
Ability to motivate, encourage, and empower others and cultivate a safe, productive field culture.

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 evaluate Solids Control Technicians and contractors.
Oversee daily field operations across day, night, and potentially swing shifts, maintaining safety, productivity, and equipment reliability.
Provide hands-on supervision during rig-up and rig-down procedures and ensure work is performed safely.
Maintain operational readiness and accountability for solids control activities in the backyard of assigned rig sites.
Oversee teams of up to 20 technicians and their operation and maintenance of 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 and oversee drilling-fluid analysis, including review of fluid weight, funnel viscosity, and retort analysis.
Troubleshoot electrical issues using basic knowledge of electrical principles, and oversee or perform routine equipment maintenance and electrical services.
Oversee and coach technicians on safely and efficiently moving cuttings from pits to trailers using heavy machinery.
Conduct rig audits and audit daily PJRA/JSA documents, inspection reports, observation reports, and checklists.
Ensure staff follow PPE and FR protocols and lead by example in following safety requirements.
Ensure assigned technicians have appropriate rig-site safety certifications, including applicable customer-specific certifications.
Maintain clean and orderly rig-site backyards and employee housing.
Pick up and deliver equipment to rig sites as required; make grocery runs for technicians as required.
Transport technicians to other locations or job sites when required and travel between rig sites to oversee operations and staff.
Work in the shop on crossover days or when directed.
Send weekly updates to Area Leaders summarizing staff activity and concerns.
Build professional relationships with rig-site employees and customers, address personality issues appropriately, and maintain customer service standards.
Input routine data into company systems, including the company Portal.
Maintain the company vehicle professionally and follow the Company Vehicle Policy.