Plant Operator

AES Drilling Fluids LLC•Midland, TX

75d•Onsite

About The Position

AES Drilling Fluids is hiring Plant Operators for its Midland, Texas mud plant and warehouse. The role is responsible for safely and promptly manufacturing liquid mud blends and loading them into vessels and trucks for customer delivery. Operators will also learn warehouse work and may assist with plant equipment, deliveries, and warehouse duties. The facility services the oil field 24 hours a day, so the schedule consists of rotating 12-hour shifts, alternating between days and overnights. The advertised starting pay is $23.50 per hour, with overtime and quarterly and year-end bonuses. The company describes the work environment as stable and offers advancement opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; two years of oilfield experience is preferred.
Forklift operator certification, or ability to obtain certification, is required.
Valid driver’s license and maintenance of a driving record satisfactory to AES.
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check, physical fitness test, and drug screen.
Willingness to work additional hours during the week and/or on weekends.

Nice To Haves

Ability to assist with office duties, including computer and telephone skills, as needed.
Two years of oilfield experience.

Responsibilities

Blend AES Drilling Fluids products to specified properties and weights.
Perform mud checks to ensure product accuracy before dispatching loads.
Check and roll storage drilling fluids tanks to prevent settling.
Assist with checking motors and equipment and strapping tanks at the liquid mud plant, as needed.
Assist with driving to AES customer locations to deliver small pickup loads, air compressors, pumps, engineering equipment, and other items.
Assist warehouse personnel with warehouse operations duties, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Warehouse Manager and/or Assistant Warehouse Manager.