Solids Control Technician

Elevate Human Capital; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Human Capital is seeking Solid Control Hands for a client in Odessa, Texas. The role involves maintaining and operating machinery essential for dewatering jobs, including centrifuges and control panels. Candidates must be able to lift 40lb buckets, keep a clean work area, and adhere to safety protocols. A flexible work schedule is necessary, with shifts lasting 12-13 hours plus overtime as required.

Qualifications

• Ability to run and maintain centrifuges, control panels, and drying shakers.
• Must be capable of lifting 40lb buckets of polymer.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts including day, night, and mid shifts.

Responsibilities

• Run and maintain all machinery in the backyard.
• Serve centrifuges daily including cleaning and inspecting them.
• Attend safety meetings and complete safety JSAs before shifts.

Job description

EHC is currently seeking Solid Control Hands for a client based in Texas. Solid Control Hands are responsible for the following:

• Running and upkeep of all machinery in the backyard.
• Running and maintaining centrifuges, control panels, drying shakers, vertical dryers, dewatering equipment, and all construction equipment used to transfer solids from drilling fluid.
• Required to carry up to 40lb buckets of polymer for any dewatering job as needed.
• Run reports as requested by the client to ensure that information is provided to the client on daily reports.
• Required to keep a clean work area and are responsible for cleaning any spills immediately.
• Service centrifuges daily which includes opening the coffin lid to wash it out, apply grease where needed, and to visually inspect for any issues.
• All hands must attend safety meetings at the beginning of their tower and to complete any safety JSA's before their tower starts.
• All towers will be 12-13 hours plus any additional overtime that is required.
• Must be able to have a flexible work schedule day, night or mid shift operations.