Solids Control Field Technician - Canada

Overview

Field technician managing solids control equipment for drilling operations.

Key Responsibilities

• safety protocols
• daily reporting
• solids control
• fluid analysis
• pressure washing
• site cleanliness

Tasks

-Must always abide by safety protocols -Must keep shared living quarters clean, and orderly -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 -Will learn and operate a variety of solids control equipment including shaker tanks, centrifuge, drying equipment, and pumps -Will develop an understanding of drilling fluid properties including fluid weight, funnel viscosity, retort analysis, etc., and will perform fluid analysis -Must maintain a clean and orderly work environment by using a variety of pressure washing equipment

Requirements

• heavy equipment
• safety certifications
• associate's degree
• microsoft office
• problem solver
• team player

What You Bring

-Will earn certifications for various Rig Safety programs including, H2S, WHMIS, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and CPR/First Aid -Will learn how to rig up and rig down equipment -Team player who can work independently -Will learn how to 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 develop basic knowledge, or use current knowledge of Environmental Services -This position has been designated as safety-sensitive. As a condition of employment, you may be required to undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol testing (urine and/or breath analysis) -Able to work 12-hour shifts (rotation), daily, including overtime -Will learn how to operate and will operate an excavator, forklift or Wheel Loader and will operate them daily, will achieve certification(s) to operate equipment. This is a safety sensitive position -Holding prior Certifications, preferred. (WHMIS, H2S, CPR - First Aid, Lockout Tagout (LOTO)) -This position requires a valid driver's license (Class 5 in AB/BC/SK or Class G in ON, or equivalent in another province/territory) -Must have ability to develop professional relationships with everyone working on the rig -Must be a problem solver and use time efficiently -Must be 18 years of age or older -Must have the ability to be away from home for 14 days or longer, to complete scheduled rotation (hitch) -Will learn how to operate heavy machinery, safely and efficiently, with supervision. (This is a safety sensitive position) -Will gain an understanding of basic electrical principles -Prior Heavy Equipment Experience (Ex. Forklift, Excavator, or Wheel Loader), preferred -Must be customer service oriented, learning how to use diplomacy and tact -Prior Solid's Control Experience, preferred -Must have a valid Provincial driver's license, valid insurance, and an acceptable (low to zero demerits) driving record. -You will be required to wear proper PPE while working on a job site -Will learn how to perform basic routine maintenance services and routine electrical services on various equipment -Having a basic understanding of drilling fluid properties, preferred -2-year Associate's degree or technical diploma, in Technology, Electronics, or Mechanics, or similar field, is preferred -Must be able to travel domestically to remote locations, throughout Canada. -Must be able to read, write and comprehend English -Trainee will advance to Field Level 1 by passing a Performance Evaluation and competency test(s) -Prior Forklift, Excavator, or Wheel Loader experience, or Certifications, is/are preferred. Certification training will be provided prior to working on a job site -Having experience operating shaker tanks, centrifuge, drying equipment, and pumps, preferred -High School diploma, or GED equivalent -Able to work a Swing (rotation) from 12:00PM to 12:00AM or 12:00AM to 12:00PM. Trainee will job shadow with an experienced Technician and Field Leader -Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions (cold, wet, and hot) -Must be mechanically inclined with comprehension for electronics -Basic Microsoft Office experience including Outlook -Will learn how to input routine data into various systems including company Portal -Able to work 14 days on and 7 days off. (Schedule will vary by job site). -1 or more years of dewatering or water based mud / transfer

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Benefits

-Employee Health Insurance (100% Employer -paid) -Paid Holidays -Life Insurance -RRSP/DPSP Retirement Plan with Company Match -Vision Insurance -Vacation time - Paid -Short Term Disability -Long Term Disability -Dependent Health Insurance -Dental Insurance -Additional Life Insurance / Dependent Life 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.

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Security Clearance

-pre‑employment drug and alcohol testing may be required.