Solids Control Field Technician - Bakken Basin

About the Role

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. Our team of Solids Control Field Technicians, field supervisors, engineers, and scientists make intelligent and informed recommendations to optimize job efficiency and cost savings. The Solids Control Technician oversees mechanical processes to enhance drilling operations and recycle drilling fluid through closed-loop and other mud systems.

You will receive on-the-job training on a variety of specialized Stage 3 equipment and work 12-hour shifts on a 20 days on, 10 days off rotational schedule in the "backyard" of various drilling rigs.

Responsibilities

• Work 20 days on and 10 days off, including 12-hour shifts (day or night rotation).
• Job shadow with an experienced Technician and Field Leader during training.
• Travel domestically to remote rig locations in a personal vehicle; may be assigned to one or multiple rigs.
• Learn to rig up and rig down equipment.
• Operate a variety of solids control equipment, including shaker tanks, centrifuges, drying equipment, and pumps.
• Develop a basic understanding of oil and gas drilling processes and environmental services.
• Gain knowledge of basic electrical principles and drilling fluid properties (e.g., fluid weight, funnel viscosity, retort analysis) and perform fluid analysis.
• Perform solids control services such as air drilling, barite recovery, de-watering, fluid transfers, and cuttings drying/invert recovery.
• Conduct basic routine maintenance and electrical services on equipment.
• Operate heavy machinery to move cuttings from pits to trailers safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean and orderly "backyard" using pressure washing equipment.
• Attend and participate in daily safety meetings.
• Complete daily PJRA/JSA, inspection reports, observation reports, and checklists as required.
• Wear proper PPE/FR while working in the backyard of a drilling rig and abide by all safety protocols.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 2-year Associate's degree or technical diploma in Technology, Electronics, or Mechanics (preferred).
• Prior experience or certifications with forklifts, excavators, or wheel loaders (preferred).
• Basic Microsoft Office experience, including Outlook.
• Valid state driver’s license, valid insurance, and acceptable driving record.
• Reliable transportation to and from assigned rig site locations.
• Must pass a background check (criminal history), pre-employment drug testing (hair follicle and urine), and a fit-for-duty physical.
• Ability 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.
• Must read, write, and comprehend English.
• Advancement to Field Level 1 requires passing a Performance Evaluation and competency test(s).

Skills

• Mechanically inclined with comprehension for electronics.
• Ability to input routine data into company systems.
• Problem-solving and time management skills.
• Ability to develop professional relationships with rig personnel.
• Customer service-oriented with diplomacy and tact.
• Team player who can work independently.

Benefits

• Company-Provided Benefits:
  • Employee Health Insurance (100% employer-paid).
  • Dependent Health Insurance (100% employer-paid after 18 months).
  • Life Insurance.
  • Paid Time Off.
  • Paid Holidays.
• Additional Available Benefits:
  • Dental Insurance.
  • Vision Insurance.
  • Additional Life Insurance.
  • Short-Term Disability.
  • Long-Term Disability.
  • 401(K).

Schedule

• 20 days on, 10 days off rotational schedule.
• 12-hour shifts (day or night rotation).