Solids Control Field Technician - Delaware Basin (New Mexico)

About the Role

Stage 3 specializes in high‑quality solids control equipment designed for mud systems to effectively manage solids, reduce costs for the customer, and provide limited or zero discharge solutions as necessary. This position works at various drilling‑rig sites located in New Mexico. Stage 3 also employs a team of Solids Control Field Technicians, field supervisors, engineers, and scientists to make intelligent, informed recommendations for efficiency and cost savings.

• Emphasis on Safety
• Teamwork
• Technology Innovation
• Operational Integrity

Responsibilities

• Work 14 days on and 7 days off.
• Work 12‑hour shifts (rotation), daily, including overtime.
• Swing rotation from 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM or 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
• Job‑shadow an experienced Technician and Field Leader as a trainee.
• Travel domestically to remote rig locations in a personal vehicle.
• Be assigned to one rig or multiple rigs based on business requirements.
• Learn to rig up and rig down equipment.
• Operate a variety of solids‑control equipment (shaker tanks, centrifuge, drying equipment, pumps).
• Develop a basic understanding of oil‑ and‑gas drilling processes.
• Develop basic knowledge of Environmental Services.
• Gain an understanding of basic electrical principles.
• Understand drilling‑fluid properties (weight, funnel viscosity, retort analysis) and perform fluid analysis.
• Perform solids‑control services such as air drilling, barite recovery, de‑watering, floc water, fluid transfers, low‑gravity solids recovery, cuttings drying/invert recovery, etc.
• Perform basic routine maintenance and electrical services on equipment.
• Move cuttings from pits to trailers using heavy machinery, maintaining a clean and orderly “backyard” with 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/FRs while working in the rig “backyard” and always abide by safety protocols.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Team player who can work independently.
• Mechanically inclined with comprehension of electronics.
• Ability to input routine data into various systems, including the company portal.
• Problem‑solver who uses time efficiently.
• Ability to develop professional relationships with everyone on the rig.
• Customer‑service orientation; use diplomacy and tact.
• Operate an excavator, forklift, or wheel loader daily and earn certification.
• Earn certifications for rig‑safety programs (PEC Safe Land, H₂S, CPR/First Aid).
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions (cold, wet, hot).
• Ability to be away from home for 20 days or longer to complete scheduled rotations.
• Maintain clean and orderly living quarters.
• Read, write, and comprehend English.

Education, Credentials, and Experience

• High‑school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Associate’s degree or technical diploma in Technology, Electronics, Mechanics, or a related field (preferred).
• Prior forklift, excavator, or wheel‑loader experience or certifications (preferred; training provided).
• Basic Microsoft Office experience, including Outlook.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Reliable transportation to and from assigned rig sites.
• Successful completion of a background check, pre‑employment drug testing (hair follicle and urine), and fit‑for‑duty physical.

Additional Requirements

• Solids‑control experience.
• Oil‑and‑gas industry experience.
• Experience with shaker tanks, centrifuge, drying equipment, and pumps.
• Heavy‑equipment experience (forklift, wheel loader).
• Understanding of drilling fluids.

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