Solids Control Technician — Rig-Up & Field Troubleshooter

NOV; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NOV in Odessa, TX seeks a solid controls technician with field experience in drilling fluids and solids control. You will operate closed loop systems, perform rig ups/downs, troubleshoot equipment, and complete daily reports while maintaining safety standards.

The role requires knowledge of shale shakers, mud cleaners, hydrocyclones, centrifuges, and vacuum degassers, plus the ability to train others and communicate effectively with crews and supervisors.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of oilfield, drilling fluids, or solids control experience preferred.
• Experience working on land drilling rigs.
• Knowledge of rig-up and rig-down procedures.
• Equipment troubleshooting and repair experience.

Responsibilities

• Sitting closed loop jobs, operating solid controls equipment, running heavy equipment and doing daily reports.
• Ability to satisfactorily complete solid control rig ups, rig downs, trouble shooting, and minor repairs.
• Ability to satisfactorily perform solid 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.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Inspect, maintain, and repair solids‑t

Read gauges and operating parameters

Basic computer and reporting skills

Problem-solving and troubleshooting

Effective communication with drilling/

Work independently

Tools

Shale shakers

Mud cleaners

Hydrocyclones

Centrifuges

Vacuum degassers

Agitators and mixing systems

Job description

NOV in Odessa, TX seeks a solid controls technician with field experience in drilling fluids and solids control. You will operate closed loop systems, perform rig ups/downs, troubleshoot equipment, and complete daily reports while maintaining safety standards.

The role requires knowledge of shale shakers, mud cleaners, hydrocyclones, centrifuges, and vacuum degassers, plus the ability to train others and communicate effectively with crews and supervisors.