Solids Control Field Technician Trainee - Environmental Services (ES)

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. But we don’t stop there. Additionally, Stage 3 uses a team of Field Technician's, field supervisors, engineers and scientists to make intelligent and informed recommendations on how to best manage your job for efficiency and cost savings.

While our business has expanded, our mission remains to provide superior service and performance through:

• Emphasis on Safety
• Teamwork
• Technology innovation
• Operational integrity

Under general direction from and reporting to the Field Leader(s), the Solids Control Field Technician Trainee - Environmental Services, is responsible for overseeing the mechanical processes that are used to provide enhanced drilling operations and recycle drilling fluid through closed loop and other mud systems.  The Solids Control Field Technician Trainee - Environmental Services, will perform a variety of solids control services that include, but are not limited to, rig-up, rig-outs, centrifuge support, equipment testing and monitoring, troubleshooting and repairs, preparing field reports/results, optimization testing, and liaising with onsite clients to ensure job targets are achieved while working towards a safe and efficient work environment.

The Solids Control Field Technician Trainee - Environmental Services, will work alongside other Environmental Services Field Technician’s, will report directly to a rotating Field Leader position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Able to work 28 days on and 14 days off. (Schedule will vary by Area and Project).
• Able to work a 12-hour shift, daily, including overtime.
• Able to work on a Team with multiple Technicians and Field Leaders, rotational schedule that will consist of day, night and possibly a swing shift. (Hours may vary by Project) Day shift:  5:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Day shift:  5:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Swing: 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM.
• Must be able to travel domestically to remote locations, in personal vehicle, and by company provided travel, throughout the United States.
• Must be able to travel by plane to various locations across the country.
• Will be assigned to one project for hitch, or multiple projects, based on business needs.
• Ability to perform standard rig up and rig out of equipment without supervision.
• Will independently operate and maintain a variety of solids control equipment including shaker tanks, centrifuge, drying equipment, and pumps.
• Will have established understanding of operations process.
• Will enhance knowledge of Environmental Services (construction, utilities).
• Will be responsible for knowing basic electrical awareness principles.
• Will be responsible for identifying electrical issues with equipment and knowing who to call to get the equipment operational.
• Will independently 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.
• Will have established understanding of drilling fluid properties including drilling fluid weight, funnel viscosity, retort analysis and will perform drilling fluid analysis.
• Will independently perform routine maintenance services and routine electrical services on various equipment without supervision.
• Must maintain a clean and orderly work area by using a variety of pressure washing equipment.
• Will attend and actively participate in daily safety meetings.
• You will be responsible for completing daily PJRA/JSA, inspection reports, observation reports, and checklists, as required.
• May be required to work periodically in the shop to assist with various technician duties.  (No Per Diem paid during this time).
• You will be required to wear proper PPE/FR’s while working in the backyard.
• Must always abide by safety protocols set by Stage 3 as well as the Client.
• Must be able to use various hand and power tools to perform various maintenance tasks.
• Understanding of a Safety Data Sheet and where to find the hazards.
• Basic understanding of the Severity of chemicals.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Team player who can work independently.
• Must be mechanically inclined with comprehension for electronics.
• Will input routine data into various systems including company Portal.
• Must have the ability to problem solve, troubleshoot, and make use of time efficiently.
• Must have ability to develop profession