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 position will work at various drilling rig sites located in New Mexico. The Solids Control Technician is responsible for overseeing mechanical processes which are used to provide enhanced drilling operations and recycled drilling fluid through closed loop and other mud systems. You will receive on the job training on a variety of our specialized Stage 3 equipment. You will work 12-hour shifts, on a rotational schedule, in the "back yard" of various drilling rigs.

Requirements

Must be 18+ years of age or older.
High School diploma, or GED equivalent.
Must have a valid State driver’s license.
Must have reliable transportation to and from assigned rig site locations.
Solid's Control Experience.
Oil and gas experience.
Basic Microsoft Office experience including Outlook.
Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions (cold, wet, and hot).
Must have the ability to be away from home for 20 days or longer, to complete scheduled rotation (hitch).
Must be able to read, write and comprehend English.

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.

Responsibilities

Overseeing mechanical processes which are used to provide enhanced drilling operations and recycled drilling fluid through closed loop and other mud systems.
Work 14 days on and 7 days off.
Work 12-hour shifts (rotation), daily, including overtime.
Work a Swing (rotation) from 12:00PM to 12:00AM or 12:00AM to 12:00PM.
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 will 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.
Input routine data into various systems including company Portal.
Operate an excavator, forklift or Wheel Loader daily.
Keep living quarters clean, and orderly.