Field Leader - Solids Control - Bakken Basin

Description

• Must keep living quarters clean, and orderly.
• Will oversee, and when necessary, perform routine maintenance services, and routine electrical services on various equipment
• Will oversee and mentor and coach technicians on standard operating procedure for moving cuttings from pits to trailers, by operating heavy machinery, safely and efficiently.
• Report directly to the Basin Area Manager, providing critical insight and leadership that extend beyond the rig site.
• Will lead by example, all safety protocols
• Will send weekly updates to Area Leaders, summarizing staff activity (concerns)
• Must maintain a clean and orderly "backyard" and employee housing
• Oversee daily field operations — day and night — ensuring safety, productivity, and equipment reliability.
• Lead and develop Solids Control field teams through hands-on supervision, training, and performance management.
• Will oversee PPE/FR's protocols for staff working in the backyard
• May be required to transport technicians to different locations or job sites
• Will operate and oversee heavy machinery including an excavator, forklift, or Wheel Loader
• Provide hands-on supervision during rig-up and rig-down operations, leading by example to ensure all activities are conducted safely
• Will oversee 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 input routine data into various systems including company Portal
• Will carry valid safety certifications for various Rig Safety programs including PEC Safe Land, H2S, and CPR/First Aid, or required customer specific certifications, ensuring all assigned technicians have proper certifications for assigned rig location
• Must maintain company vehicle in a professional manner and follow the rules of the Company Vehicle Policy
• Will be responsible for knowing how to troubleshoot electrical issues by having basic knowledge of electrical principles including currents, volts, circuits, and power
• Will oversee a crew of technicians who operate and maintain a variety of solids control equipment including shaker tanks, centrifuge, drying equipment, and pumps
• Will perform rig audits
• Maintain accountability for all solids control activities in the "backyard" of assigned rig sites, ensuring full operational readiness.
• Collaborate closely with fellow Field Leaders, Technicians, and Trainees to deliver seamless, high-quality service.
• Conduct reviews of field technicians' performance and safety records
• Field Leaders are expected to move from one rig site to another, overseeing rig operations and staff
• Will audit daily PJRA/JSA, inspection reports, observation reports, and checklists, daily and as required
• Will pick up and deliver necessary equipment to rig site(s), as required
• Will make grocery runs with/for your technicians, as required

Requirements

• High School diploma, or GED equivalent, preferred
• Will lead by example, demonstrating leadership skills by coaching, mentoring, and training field technicians
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective professional relationships with employees at all levels and with customers.
• Must be able to travel domestically to remote rig locations, in company vehicle, throughout the United States.
• Will have an expert level understanding of oil and gas drilling processes
• Must be able to meet deadlines
• Able to oversee a team of up to 20 technicians, on a rotational schedule that will consist of day, night and possibly a swing shift.
• Able to work 17 days on and 11 days off. (Rotation will vary by Basin)
• Must have the ability to build professional, constructive, and effective relationships with everyone working on the rig site including customers
• Must have the ability to problem solve, multi-task, troubleshoot, and make use of time efficiently
• Must be mechanically inclined with comprehension for electronics
• Must have a valid State driver's license, valid insurance, and acceptable driving record
• 3+ years Solids Control Field operations experience
• Have the ability to problem solve, troubleshoot, and use logic
• Microsoft Office proficiency including Outlook, required
• To become a Field Leader, you must have the ability to pass a performance evaluation and have worked a minimum of 36 months of verifiable Solids Control experience
• Must be customer service oriented, tactful, and diplomatic
• More than one year of experience supervising and directing field staff
• Ability to perform standard rig up and rig out procedures, while coaching and mentoring technicians at every level
• Maybe required to sit a tower on an active rig
• Prior Forklift, Excavator, or Wheel Loader experience, or Certifications, is required. Re-Certification training will be provided prior to working
• Have the ability to motivate, encourage, and empower others
• Will have expert knowledge of Environmental Services (construction, utilities)
• Proven ability to cultivate and sustain a culture of safety and productivity within field operations
• Must have the ability to be away from home for 17 days or longer, to complete scheduled rotation
• Will be required to work in the shop on crossover days or as otherwise directed
• Must be able to read, write and comprehend English.
• Must complete mentor certification program aiding in the ability to handle a variety of personality issues appropriately
• Must be able to pass a Pre-employment; Fit for duty test, drug test (urine and hair follicle), background evaluation and have an acceptable driving record
• Must be able to share living accommodations with peers and coexist professionally
• Will have comprehensive understanding of drilling fluid properties including drilling fluid weight, funnel viscosity, retort analysis and will perform drilling fluid analysis
• Must be professional, patient, and calm while building appropriate rapport with clients and employees
• 2-year Associate's degree or technical diploma, in Technology, Electronics, or Mechanics, or similar field, is preferred
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions (cold, wet, and hot)
• Able to work a 12-hour shift, including overtime

Benefits

• Bonus Potential
• Vision Insurance
• Company Vehicle
• Additional Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Employee Health Insurance (100% Employer-paid)
• Family Health Insurance (After 18 months, 100% Employer-paid)
• Dental Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance