Maxi Rig / Large Drill Rig Mud Technician (Horizontal Directional Drilling)

InterCon Construction, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

InterCon Construction, Inc. is seeking a skilled HDD Mud Technician to ensure drilling mud properties meet design specs and operational requirements.

You will prepare mud, monitor cleaning systems, optimize flushing fluids, and advise on reagents and drilling fluid replacements while complying with safety regulations. The role requires travel across the United States and outdoor work in varied conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience with HDD operations, fluid systems, drilling fluids and bits
• Knowledge of drilling contaminants, additives, and mud treatment
• CDL or valid driver's license preferred
• Knowledge of underground oil/gas transmission systems work practices
• Understanding of safety/OSHA regulations and first aid
• Knowledge of local/state regulations and operating practices
• Ability to read plans and written instructions
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Consistent travel across the United States

Responsibilities

• Control the technology to prepare the drilling mud
• Monitor the drilling fluid mud cleaning system
• Assist in optimization of flushing fluids and cleaning equipment
• Recommend optimal operating modes for cleaning stages
• Ensure biopolymer fluid parameters align with work plans
• Recommend drilling fluid treatment with reagents
• Recommend replacement of drilling fluid to maintain properties
• Ensure compliance with labor discipline and safety regulations
• Maintain confidentiality of information
• Minimize waste from draining fluids
• Collaborate with drilling engineers to reduce costs
• Measure mud quantities at all stages
• Assist technicians during drilling
• Provide input in drill-bit selection
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Fluid systems

Drilling mud

Safety regulations

OSHA compliance

Reading plans

Communication

Teamwork

Field travel

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Mud treatment equipment

Fluid monitoring devices

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The HDD Mud Technician is responsible for ensuring that the drilling fluid properties meet the designed and operational specifications.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Controls the technology to prepare the drilling mud
• Monitors the drilling fluid mud cleaning system's operation
• Participates in the optimization of the flushing fluids, and cleaning equipment modes of operation
• Recommends optimal operating modes for cleaning fluid stages
• Ensures the biopolymer fluid parameters comply with work plans
• Recommends treatment of drilling fluid with reagents
• Recommends the replacement of drilling fluid to maintain optimal parameters and drilling fluid system properties
• Ensures compliance with labor discipline and technological and safety regulations
• Complies with the requirements for non-disclosure of confidential information
• Minimizes waste associated with draining fluids
• Works with drilling engineers and technicians to ensure a cost-effective drilling process
• Measures the right amount of mud needed at all stages
• Assists technicians during the drilling process
• Provide input in the selection of drill bits
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous experience with HDD operations, specifically fluid systems, drilling fluids, and drilling bits
• Knowledge of different drilling contaminants, additives, and mud treatment
• Possession of a valid driver's license with a good, clean driving record. CDL preferred.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in the construction and maintenance of underground oil/gas transmission systems.
• Fundamental understanding of safety regulations, OSHA regulations, first aid and methods of applying resuscitation.
• Knowledge of local and state regulations, rules, specifications, and operating practices.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and written instructions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment.
• Consistent travel required throughout United States.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Working outdoors in various weather conditions that are not deemed unworkable (i.e. negative degree weather, etc.).