Solids Control Field Technician - Delaware Basin (New Mexico)

Stage 3 Separation•Midland, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Stage 3 specializes in high-quality solids control equipment designed for mud systems to effectively manage solids, reducing costs for the customer and providing limited or zero discharge solutions as necessary. This role involves working at various drilling rig sites in New Mexico. The company's mission is to provide superior service and performance through an emphasis on safety, teamwork, technology innovation, and operational integrity. Under general direction from Field Leader(s), the Solids Control Technician is responsible for overseeing mechanical processes used to provide enhanced drilling operations and recycled drilling fluid through closed loop and other mud systems. The position includes on-the-job training on specialized Stage 3 equipment, working 12-hour shifts on a rotational schedule in the 'backyard' of drilling rigs.

Requirements

Team player who can work independently.
Mechanically inclined with comprehension for electronics.
Ability to input routine data into various systems including company Portal.
Problem solver and use time efficiently.
Ability to develop professional relationships with everyone working on the rig.
Customer service oriented, learning how to use diplomacy and tact.
Will learn how to operate and will operate an excavator, forklift or Wheel Loader and will operate them daily, will and earn certification.
Will earn certifications for various Rig Safety programs including PEC Safe Land, H2S, and CPR/First Aid.
Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions (cold, wet, and hot).
Ability to be away from home for 20 days or longer, to complete scheduled rotation (hitch).
Keep living quarters clean, and orderly.
Able to read, write and comprehend English.
High School diploma, or GED equivalent.
Must be 18+ years of age or older.
Basic Microsoft Office experience including Outlook.
Must have a valid State driver’s license.
Must have reliable transportation to and from assigned rig site locations.
Contingent upon successfully passing a background check which includes running a criminal history, pre-employment drug testing (hair follicle and urine), and fit for duty physical.

Nice To Haves

2-year Associate’s degree or technical diploma, in Technology, Electronics, or Mechanics, or similar field, is preferred.
Prior Forklift, Excavator, or Wheel Loader experience, or Certifications, is/are preferred.
Solid's Control Experience.
Oil and gas experience.
Shaker tanks,
Centrifuge.
Drying equipment.
Pumps.
Heavy Equipment Experience
Forklift.
Wheel Loader.
Drilling fluids.

Responsibilities

Work 14 days on and 7 days off.
Work 12-hour shifts (rotation), daily, including overtime.
Work a Swing (rotation) from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM or 12:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Job shadow with an experienced Technician and Field Leader.
Travel domestically to remote rig locations, in personal vehicle, throughout the United States.
Be assigned to one rig for rotation, or multiple rigs - based on business requirement.
Learn how to rig up and rig down equipment.
Learn and operate a variety of solids control equipment including shaker tanks, centrifuge, drying equipment, and pumps.
Develop basic understanding of oil and gas drilling processes.
Develop basic knowledge of Environmental Services.
Gain an understanding of basic electrical principles.
Develop an understanding of drilling fluid properties including drilling fluid weight, funnel viscosity, retort analysis, etc., and perform drilling fluid analysis.
Learn how to perform various solids control services such as air drilling, barite recovery, de-watering, floc water, fluid transfers, target lo gravity solids, cuttings drying/invert recovery, etc.
Learn how to perform basic routine maintenance services and routine electrical services on various equipment.
Learn how to move cuttings from pits to trailers, by operating heavy machinery, safely and efficiently, with supervision.
Maintain a clean and orderly “backyard” by using a variety of pressure washing equipment.
Attend and actively participate in daily safety meetings.
Complete daily PJRA/JSA, inspection reports, observation reports, and checklists, as required.
Wear proper PPE/FR’s while working in the backyard of a drilling rig.
Abide by safety protocols.