Solids Control Technician - Rig Up/Down & Troubleshooting

NOV; Jennings (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NOVA (NOV) is seeking a skilled field technician in Jennings, LA to perform solids control rig ups/downs, troubleshooting, and minor repairs. You will conduct equipment analysis, operate or be trained on heavy equipment, and follow stringent safety and sampling procedures.

The role requires good communication with customers and team, maintaining professional conduct, and willingness to train others while traveling as needed. Training and safety compliance are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Experience in solids control field or similar mechanical experience to identify potential mechanical problems.
• Possess a satisfactory driving record.
• Must pass background check, pre-placement physical, pulmonary function/FIT test and substance abuse testing.
• Must be able to operate or be trained to operate heavy equipment such as track hoe/back hoe safely.
• Must be able to operate or be trained to operate existing solids control equipment and new solids control technology.

Responsibilities

• Ability to satisfactorily complete Solids Control rig ups, rig downs, troubleshooting, and minor repair.
• Ability to satisfactorily perform Solids Control Analysis of equipment.
• Ability to satisfactorily perform electrical rig ups, rig downs and minor repairs.
• Possess satisfactory knowledge of Solids Control and Vacuum Unit jobs.
• Ability to follow proper sampling procedure.
• Attain necessary NOV WSS Core Training and maintain annual refresher training.
• Ability to satisfactorily complete daily reports.
• Ability to communicate with customers, supervisors and co-workers.
• Possess satisfactory rig etiquette and maintain a professional attitude.
• Ability to successfully train other employees.
• Ability to travel outside hiring region, if needed.
• Maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• Demonstrate a willingness to complete general labor tasks as deemed necessary by supervisor

Skills

Solids control

Troubleshooting

Electrical rigs

Communication

Driving record

Training others

Job description

NOVA (NOV) is seeking a skilled field technician in Jennings, LA to perform solids control rig ups/downs, troubleshooting, and minor repairs. You will conduct equipment analysis, operate or be trained on heavy equipment, and follow stringent safety and sampling procedures.

The role requires good communication with customers and team, maintaining professional conduct, and willingness to train others while traveling as needed. Training and safety compliance are emphasized.