Field Solids Control Supervisor & Lead Operator

NOV; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NOV is seeking a hands-on Operations Supervisor in West Texas to lead solids control and field operations across demanding drilling environments. You will troubleshoot equipment, develop technicians, and deliver exceptional customer service in fast-paced field settings.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in oilfield operations and 2–5+ years of direct solids control equipment experience, with strong leadership, scheduling, and field communications skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of oilfield/field operations experience preferred.
• 2–5+ years of direct solids control equipment experience REQUIRED.
• Proven experience as a Lead Operator, Field Supervisor, Solids Control Supervisor, Service Supervisor, or Senior Field Technician.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the field and supervise crews of field operators and technicians.
• Troubleshoot and resolve field-service equipment problems in demanding drilling environments.
• Train, coach, and develop technicians to improve performance and safety.
• Communicate with customer representatives and rig personnel to ensure service quality and accountability.
• Schedule crews, assign daily work, and monitor performance to drive accountability.
• Oversee equipment installation, startup, inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Solids control equipment

Field leadership

Troubleshooting

Crew supervision

Customer service

English communication

Read electrical diagrams

VFD programming

Travel readiness

Safety compliance

Training and mentoring

Scheduling

Problem solving under pressure

Field surveys & inspections

Rig-site operations

Tools

Excel

Word

Teams

OneNote

OneDrive

Job description

NOV is seeking a hands-on Operations Supervisor in West Texas to lead solids control and field operations across demanding drilling environments. You will troubleshoot equipment, develop technicians, and deliver exceptional customer service in fast-paced field settings.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in oilfield operations and 2–5+ years of direct solids control equipment experience, with strong leadership, scheduling, and field communications skills.