Job Description

• Set up, operate, monitor, and maintain solids control equipment, including centrifuges, shale shakers, vertical cuttings dryers, and centrifugal and positive displacement pumps.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform preventive maintenance to ensure maximum equipment performance and reliability.
• Operate excavators and other heavy equipment to safely load drilled cuttings into transport trucks.
• Handle and dispose of drilling waste in accordance with environmental regulations and customer requirements.
• Accurately document daily operational activities, maintenance performed, equipment performance, and incidents using Windows, Excel, iOS applications, and other reporting tools.
• Communicate effectively with rig personnel, field supervisors, NOV support teams, and office staff regarding operational changes, equipment status, and HSE concerns.
• Follow all NOV, customer, federal, and state Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures.
• Participate in daily safety meetings, pre-job briefings, and the NOV Observation Program to promote a strong safety culture.

• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on solids control equipment.
• Monitor equipment performance and make operational adjustments as needed.
• Maintain accurate shift logs, maintenance records, and operational reports.
• Operate standard office equipment, reporting software, radios, and mobile applications.
• Safely operate heavy equipment, including excavators, forklifts, and other material-handling equipment as required.
• Use hand tools and mechanical equipment to perform repairs and maintenance.
• Work safely in outdoor environments exposed to varying weather conditions, dust, and uneven terrain.
• Travel and work extended schedules, including nights, weekends, and multiple field locations as business needs require.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Experience operating and maintaining solids control systems, waste management systems, heavy equipment, or similar industrial equipment required.

• Strong mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently in remote, fast-paced field environments.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail.

• Proficient with Microsoft Windows, Excel, iOS applications, and basic computer reporting systems.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

• Valid government-issued photo identification required.

• Ability to safely work in extreme weather conditions, climb stairs, stand for extended periods, and perform physically demanding tasks.