Solids Control Field Technician-Vancouver, Canada

Stage 3 Separation; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in solids control equipment is seeking a Solids Control Technician based in Calgary. This role involves overseeing mechanical processes, operating heavy equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Potential candidates should possess a high school diploma and have experience in the oil and gas industry, along with the ability to work 12-hour shifts in various weather conditions.

Benefits

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

RRSP with Company Match

Vacation Pay

Company Holidays

Qualifications

• Previous field experience in the Oil and Gas industry required; dewatering and solids control experience preferred.
• Heavy Equipment certification (excavator, and forklift) would be considered an asset but not required.
• Ability to work 12hr shifts (days, swing, and nights) as well as weekends and holidays (14 days on/7 days off).

Responsibilities

• Overseeing mechanical processes to enhance drilling operations and recycle drilling mud.
• Ensures that all equipment and systems are operated to standards and policies.
• Collects and validates critical data required for daily reports.

Skills

Field experience in Oil and Gas

Heavy Equipment operation

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 Solids Control Field Technicians, 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 Technician is responsible for overseeing the mechanical processes which is used to provide enhanced drilling operations and recycle drilling mud through closed loop, and other mud systems. Individuals are responsible for rig- up, rig- down, retort analysis, mud checks for weight, monitoring and maintaining shale shakers, pump(s), centrifuges and centrifuge related equipment and completing all required paperwork as well as the operation of a excavator and forklift duties that are but not limited to mixing cuttings, transferring cuttings, and loading trucks. The work schedule generally consists of 12-hour shifts with normal rotation of 14 days on and 7 days off rotation.

Our Field Technicians can live anywhere in British Columbia or Alberta and will drive to the location(s) in which we work. Must have reliable transportation, and an active driver's license and personal insurance.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensures that all equipment and systems are being operated to Stage 3 Separation standards and policies;
• Operates, monitors and controls process levels, mud weights, pressures and flows for applicable processes and systems in a safe and efficient manner;
• Ensures that all required documentation is collected, accurate and completed on a timely basis;
• Collects and validates all critical data required to complete daily reports;
• Regularly attends and actively participates in safety meetings, identifies any safety issues to supervisor, reports all incidents and assists in investigations;
• Performs routine mechanical equipment maintenance as required and/or needed;
• Maintains safe and clean equipment and work area;
• Ability to perform physical tasks and duties include but not limited to heavy equipment operation, moving equipment, transferring of drill cuttings, equipment cleaning and housekeeping requirements.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required;
• A valid driver's license, and reliable transportation;
• Previous field experience in the Oil and Gas industry required; dewatering and solids control experience preferred
• Heavy Equipment certification (excavator, and forklift) would be considered an asset but not required;
• Ability to work 12hr shifts (days, swing, and nights) as well as weekends and holidays (14 days on/7 days off);
• Willingness to work flexible hours;
• Willingness to travel to remote locations across Canada.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions including extreme heat or cold depending on location;
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally;
• Experience working with Microsoft Office and other computer systems.
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently;
• Effective organizational skills are required;
• Must be able to; lift 55 pounds and walk up and down stairs/ladders frequently, stand for extended periods, and work in tight spaces.

• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance
• RRSP with Company Match
• Vacation Pay
• Company Holidays