Field Technician Jobs

Under general direction from and reporting to the Field Leader(s), the Solids Control Technicians are responsible for overseeing the mechanical processes which are used to provide enhanced drilling operations and recycle drilling fluid through closed loop and other mud systems. Your work location will be a drilling rig based in one of the 3 locations, West, South or East Texas.

• Attend and actively participate in safety meetings
• Operate heavy equipment such as a front loader, forklift, and/or excavator to move drilled cuttings or load in a truck
• Apply safe work practices, identify/report unsafe work conditions, and eliminate safety hazards
• Maintain/operate solids control equipment such as centrifuges, trough & sizer, shakers, pumps, etc.
• Ensure all equipment and systems are being operated to company standards and policies
• Collect and validate all critical data required to complete daily reports
• Trouble shoot, diagnose, and repair equipment failures
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Operate, monitor, and control process levels, mud weights, pressures, and flows for applicable processes
• Operate all equipment and systems in a safe and efficient manner
• Ensure all documentation/data required is collected, accurate, and entered in a timely manner
• Ability to perform physical tasks and duties to include, but not limited to, heavy equipment operation, moving equipment, transferring of drill cuttings, equipment cleaning and housekeeping requirements
• Set up and tear down of equipment on rig site locations
• Perform routine maintenance on mechanical equipment as required and/or needed

NOTE: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time by a manager, with or without notice.
Requirements

• Ability to work 12hr shifts (days, swing, and nights) as well as weekends and holidays
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently
• Must be able to pass a Pre-Employment Fit for Duty Test and Drug Test consisting of a Urine and Hair Follicle Analysis
• Able to work a rotational schedule of 14 days on/7 days off with flexible hours
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Effective organizational skills
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, including extreme heat or cold depending on location
• Basic computer skills; typing, web browsers, email, MS Office
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and written
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, and work in tight spaces for extended periods of time
• A valid driver's license
• Must be able to lift 50-75 pounds multiple time per day
• Willingness to travel to remote locations throughout the United States
• Must have reliable transportation to travel to rig site locations

Benefits

• Employee Health Insurance (100% Employer-paid)
• Paid Holidays
• Company Provided Benefits
• Family Health Insurance (After 18 months, 100% Employer-paid)
• Paid Time Off
• Per Diem Allowance
• Life Insurance

• Long Term Disability
• Dental Insurance
• Additional Life Insurance
• Additional Available Benefits
• 401(K)
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability