Field Leader - Solids Control - Bakken Basin

Overview

Lead on‑site solids control team, manage equipment, safety and operations for drilling rigs.

Key Responsibilities

• electrical troubleshooting
• rig operations
• solids control
• heavy machinery
• field supervision
• reporting

Tasks

-Will be responsible for knowing how to troubleshoot electrical issues by having basic knowledge of electrical principles including currents, volts, circuits, and power -Provide hands-on supervision during rig-up and rig-down operations, leading by example to ensure all activities are conducted safely -Oversee daily field operations — day and night — ensuring safety, productivity, and equipment reliability. -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 operate and oversee heavy machinery including an excavator, forklift, or Wheel Loader -Must keep living quarters clean, and orderly. -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 -May be required to transport technicians to different locations or job sites -Lead and develop Solids Control field teams through hands-on supervision, training, and performance management. -Must maintain company vehicle in a professional manner and follow the rules of the Company Vehicle Policy -Will send weekly updates to Area Leaders, summarizing staff activity (concerns) -Must maintain a clean and orderly "backyard" and employee housing -Report directly to the Basin Area Manager, providing critical insight and leadership that extend beyond the rig site. -Will make grocery runs with/for your technicians, as required -Will perform rig audits -Will lead by example, all safety protocols -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. -Will input routine data into various systems including company Portal -Will oversee, and when necessary, perform routine maintenance services, and routine electrical services on various equipment -Field Leaders are expected to move from one rig site to another, overseeing rig operations and staff -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 -Conduct reviews of field technicians' performance and safety records -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. -Will pick up and deliver necessary equipment to rig site(s), as required -Will audit daily PJRA/JSA, inspection reports, observation reports, and checklists, daily and as required -Will oversee PPE/FR's protocols for staff working in the backyard

Requirements

• solids control
• drilling fluid
• microsoft office
• associate's degree
• 3+ years
• customer service

What You Bring

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

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Benefits

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

About Stage 3 Separation

-Specialized provider of solids control services to the oil and gas industry. -Grew by offering closed-loop drilling fluid recycling, waste minimization, and real-time performance monitoring across North America. -Clients benefit from turnkey delivery of equipment, trained field technicians, engineers, and scientists who optimize fluid reuse and waste handling. -Typical projects include drilling operations, construction slurry recovery, dredge spoil dewatering for marine infrastructure, and environmental remediation. -Signature technologies like the MudCube™ and modular dewatering systems enable high-rate separation in confined or sensitive environments. -Delivers offshore-grade innovation and environmental solutions across multiple industry sectors.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-pre‑employment fit for duty test required -drug testing (urine and hair follicle) required -background evaluation required