Fluid Technician

ProPetro Services, Inc•Midland, TX

About The Position

The Fluid Technician is responsible for chemicals used during hydraulic fracturing operations at the job location. The role monitors the safe transport and delivery of chemicals, maintains chemical inventory, and communicates chemical changes to vendors and clients. The technician performs pre-job testing and reporting, supports efficient fracturing operations, records and verifies chemical deliveries, and operates and maintains acid roll pump equipment. The position also requires compliance with location and mobile-lab safety requirements, company HSE policies, and safe vehicle operation.

Requirements

At least 2 years of Fluid Technician or Field Lab Technician experience.
Current, valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Familiarity with hydraulic fracturing equipment, such as a blender, hydration, and C 10.
Basic ability to perform pH water analysis, including iron, sulfate, and chloride testing; verify acid titration amounts; distinguish cationic from anionic chemicals; and formulate liquid additives for pump calibration.
Familiarity with operating Chandler or Grace viscometers, using hydrometers and interpreting hydrometer readings, and using thermometers.
Basic understanding of sand variances and sand sieve analysis using American Petroleum Institution (API) standards.
Clear written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with vendors, teammates, supervisors, and personnel at all organizational levels.
Strong math skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications and ability to learn other work-related software quickly.
Basic mechanical aptitude and knowledge of safe hand tool use.
Reliability and ability to work the assigned schedule.
Ability to safely perform duties during shifts of 12 or more hours, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and extreme weather conditions.
Physical ability to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, crawl, walk on uneven surfaces, and climb equipment ladders or stairs throughout the shift.
Physical ability to safely operate a company vehicle.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk; manipulate, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; stoop or bend; and talk or hear.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Assign chemical rates designated by each job proposal to the corresponding chemical pumps.
Communicate recommended chemical adjustments to the client.
Perform pre-job testing and generate pre-job reports before hydraulic fracturing treatments.
Collect chemical straps for the customer service representative and engineer after each stage.
Assist equipment operators as needed to support efficient hydraulic fracturing operations, including with breaker buckets, diverter bags, and adding chemicals to the tub.
Coordinate with vendors and internal departments to maintain sufficient chemical inventory for each job.
Record Bills of Lading in the BOL Log to verify chemical product delivery, volume, and correct off-loading.
Monitor bulk chemical transfers, ensure the delivery driver remains present throughout off-loading, and review chemical floats and transports before they leave the chemical yard.
Maintain the chemical sign-in sheet for third-party chemicals and vendors.
Rig up and rig down the acid roll pump and maintain its operation.
Comply with job location or mobile lab safety requirements and report violations, hazards, or safety incidents to a supervisor.
Safely operate a company vehicle in day or night conditions, on all road types, and in all weather conditions.
Comply with HSE policies by attending required training sessions and safety meetings and consistently using appropriate PPE.
Perform other duties as assigned.