Field Leader

American Cementing • Odessa, TX

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About The Position

The Field Leader serves as an operational lead and technical resource for field personnel at American Cementing LLC. The role guides Operators in Training and Operators II, III, and IV, helping ensure field operations are performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company procedures and industry standards. The Field Leader coordinates with Supervisors on job-site readiness, supports pre-job safety meetings and operational procedures, assists crews with rig-in and rig-out, and provides technical support during treatments. The position also communicates with customer representatives, addresses standard operational issues, reviews field documentation, operates complex equipment as needed, and exercises stop-work authority when unsafe conditions arise.

The role includes training and mentoring junior Operators, reporting hazards and incidents, contributing to weekly safety meetings, and maintaining company standards in shop, yard, and field environments. It requires extensive travel and a rotational schedule. Work involves regular exposure to machinery, weather, diesel fumes, chemicals, dust, and moderate to loud noise, as well as frequent physical activity and use of required personal protective equipment. A post-offer, pre-employment Functional Capacity Evaluation may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Class A CDL.
• Able to pass a DOT physical, drug screen, background check, and MVR review.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in oilfield services.
• Familiarity with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG), and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Strong leadership and mentoring ability.
• Adaptability to dynamic work conditions.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• High safety awareness and commitment to safe work practices.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work a rotational schedule.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including frequently moving materials and equipment weighing up to 65 pounds and pushing or pulling objects requiring up to 100 pounds of force.
• Ability to perform frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, crouching, and ground-level work; climb and descend ladders, steps, platforms, and equipment; and perform repetitive physical activity while wearing required PPE.
• Sufficient manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate tools, handle small parts, inspect equipment, read gauges, and perform operational and maintenance tasks.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with supervisors, coworkers, customers, and other personnel.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employment sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Tanker and/or Hazmat endorsements.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Supervisors to ensure timely job-site arrival and readiness of equipment and materials.
• Assist in pre-job safety meetings and execution of operational procedures.
• Direct and assist the crew with rig-in and rig-out processes and ensure proper setup.
• Provide ongoing technical support during treatments and monitor field operations for safety and efficiency.
• Communicate with customer representatives and support positive client relationships.
• Identify and resolve standard operational issues and escalate complex problems to a Supervisor.
• Review and approve field documentation, including fuel logs, job tickets, post-job reports, and safety checklists.
• Operate heavy-duty and complex equipment as needed.
• Perform vehicle and equipment inspections and ensure they are in safe working condition.
• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions or alternative solutions are identified.
• Train, mentor, and support the development of junior Operators.
• Immediately report hazards, near misses, accidents, and injuries to appropriate personnel.
• Attend and contribute to weekly safety meetings.
• Enforce and adhere to company operational and technical standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in shop, yard, and field environments.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support operational and organizational goals.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and dependent life options.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) with employer match after 90 days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED