Solids Control Field Technician - JOB FAIR Odessa - October 22, 2026

Stage 3 Separation•Midland, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Stage 3 specializes in solids control equipment and services that help manage drilling-fluid solids, reduce customer costs, and provide limited- or zero-discharge solutions. The Solids Control Field Technician works under general direction of and reports to the Field Leader(s), overseeing mechanical processes that support drilling operations and recycled drilling fluid through closed-loop and other mud systems. The role includes on-the-job training on specialized Stage 3 equipment and work in the backyards of drilling rigs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Valid state driver's license and reliable transportation to and from assigned rig locations.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team; mechanical aptitude and comprehension of electronics.
Problem-solving ability and efficient time management.
Ability to develop professional relationships and use diplomacy and tact in customer interactions.
Ability to work outdoors in cold, wet, and hot weather conditions.
Ability to be away from home for 20 days or longer to complete a scheduled rotation.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
Basic Microsoft Office experience, including Outlook.
Must successfully pass a background check, pre-employment hair-follicle and urine drug testing, and a fit-for-duty physical.
Solid-control experience; oil and gas experience; familiarity with shaker tanks, centrifuges, drying equipment, pumps, drilling fluids, and heavy equipment.

Nice To Haves

Two-year associate degree or technical diploma in technology, electronics, mechanics, or a similar field.
Prior forklift, excavator, or wheel-loader experience or certifications.

Responsibilities

Work a 14-days-on, 7-days-off rotational schedule, including 12-hour shifts and overtime, on a day or night swing.
Shadow an experienced Technician and Field Leader during training.
Travel domestically to remote rig locations in a personal vehicle and work at one or more rigs as business needs require.
Learn to rig up and rig down equipment and operate solids-control equipment, including shaker tanks, centrifuges, drying equipment, and pumps.
Develop knowledge of oil and gas drilling processes, environmental services, electrical principles, and drilling-fluid properties; perform drilling-fluid analysis.
Learn and perform solids-control services, including air drilling, barite recovery, de-watering, floc water, fluid transfers, targeting low-gravity solids, cuttings drying/invert recovery, and related services.
Learn and perform basic routine maintenance and electrical services on equipment.
Move cuttings from pits to trailers using heavy machinery safely and efficiently under supervision.
Maintain a clean and orderly rig backyard using pressure-washing equipment, and keep living quarters clean and orderly.
Attend and actively participate in daily safety meetings; complete required PJRA/JSA forms, inspection reports, observation reports, and checklists.
Wear appropriate PPE/FRs and follow safety protocols at all times.
Operate an excavator, forklift, or wheel loader and earn the applicable certification.
Develop professional relationships with rig personnel and provide customer-oriented service.
Advance to Field Level 1 by passing a performance evaluation and competency tests.