Drilling Fluids Technician V

Lewis Energy Group; Texas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life & AD&D Insurance

401(k) with matching

PTO & Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

On-Site Fitness Center

Wellness & Company Events

Job summary

Lewis Energy Group seeks a Drilling Fluid Technician V to support wellsite operations across South Texas and beyond. The role focuses on drilling fluid technology, solids control, and equipment maintenance to maximize rig uptime and well stability.

You will interpret fluid programs, calibrate lab equipment, and collaborate with rig crews while mentoring newer technicians. A Bachelor's degree and oilfield experience are required, along with a valid driver's license and Fluids Tech training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of four years oilfield experience and/or training.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and manuals; write routine reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide drilling fluid service to optimize rig performance and service quality.
• Offer technical guidance to maximize rig performance and well stability.
• Interpret drilling fluid programs and follow mix recommendations for each well.
• Maintain good relationships with rig personnel and assist in planning operations.
• Troubleshoot drilling fluid problems on location.
• Oversee solids control operations and ensure equipment runs within spec.
• Inspect and maintain lab and auxiliary equipment; calibrate mud scale and related tools.
• Schedule drilling fluid sacks and bulk materials; manage inventory.
• Generate daily drilling fluid reports and reconciled end-of-well recap.
• Mentor and train junior technicians.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

At Lewis Energy Group, we are a vertically integrated exploration and production (E\&P) company and a leading natural gas producer in South Texas and across the nation. With operations in South Texas, Colombia, and Mexico, we take pride in our long-standing commitment to excellence, innovation, and community engagement.

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DRILLING FLUID TECHNICIAN V

About Us

At Lewis Energy Group, we are a vertically integrated exploration and production (E\&P) company and a leading natural gas producer in South Texas and across the nation. With operations in South Texas, Colombia, and Mexico, we take pride in our long-standing commitment to excellence, innovation, and community engagement.

What sets us apart is our family-oriented work culture, built over decades of dedication and teamwork. This culture drives the passion we bring to our work and the positive impact we strive to make in the communities where we operate.

Provides well site service to customers utilizing knowledge of company products and services in conjunction with experience in drilling fluid technology to optimize service quality and rig performance.

Rig operations: Provides technical guidance to maximize rig performance and well stability based on interpreted results of routine and specialized testing. Interprets drilling fluid programs and follows mix recommendations for each well. Maintains a good working relationship with rig personnel and assists in specific operation’s planning and drilling optimization. Troubleshoots and provides expertise as well problems arise.

Solids Control: Oversees solids control operations on location and makes sure all equipment is running properly and in specification of the program.

Inspect auxiliary equipment before use. (Transfer pump, Fractank, hoses). Ensure all Lab equipment is in Good working Order, Routine maintenance and inspect lab equipment. Calibrate mud scale, retort cell, thermometers and other related equipment. Report out of date calibrations to supervisor

Oversees cellar pumps on surface section of well to ensure proper operations are being following.

Material usage: Schedules the drilling fluid sack and bulk materials to location. Maintains and supervises an adequate inventory of palletized and bulk products that are available at rig site based on fluid program and anticipated well conditions. Tracks and reports on daily material usage. Safety Data Sheet Binder must be updated for Chemicals and Reagents.

Reporting: Generates complete drilling fluid report on a daily basis. Creates and submits a reconciled recap that includes well data and lessons learned at the end of the well. Provides daily solids control report that follows sampling schedule provided.

Mentoring: Mentors lower level technicians and assists in their succession plan as their experience level grows. Assists in training and mentoring of new employees.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and\/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And\/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; and a minimum of four years oilfield experience and\/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid driver's license.

Drilling Fluids Technology training.

Other Skills And Abilities

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Strong leadership skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team.

Your Benefits

At Lewis Energy Group, we know our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we’re proud to offer a benefits package that supports you and your family — inside and outside of work

• Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life & AD\'D, and more
• Retirement - 401(k) with immediate matching contribution
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free, confidential support for you and your dependents
• On-Site Fitness Center
• Wellness & Company Events throughout the year

Join Lewis Energy Group and become part of a company that values hard work, innovation, and the well-being of its team members.