Solids Control Field Technician

About the Role

Stage 3 Separation focuses on high-quality solids control systems for mud applications, helping customers handle solids efficiently, lower operating costs, and support limited- or zero-discharge solutions where needed. The company also relies on a multidisciplinary team of field technicians, supervisors, engineers, and scientists to recommend the most effective approach for each job with an eye on performance and savings.

The organization is built around four core priorities: safety, teamwork, innovation in technology, and operational integrity.

This position reports to the Field Leader(s) and involves overseeing the mechanical processes that support improved drilling operations and recycled drilling fluid in closed-loop and other mud systems. Training will be provided on Stage 3’s specialized equipment. This is a safety-sensitive role with 12-hour shifts on a 14-days-on / 7-days-off rotation at project-based remote sites across Canada. The company is recruiting for the Calgary office, while field work may take place anywhere in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Work rotating 14-day shifts followed by 7 days off, with schedules varying by site.
• Work 12-hour shifts, including overtime when required.
• Cover swing shifts from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM or 12:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with trainee job shadowing.
• Travel within Canada to remote work locations as assigned.
• Support one or more projects as needed.
• Learn to rig up and rig down equipment.
• Operate solids control systems such as shaker tanks, centrifuges, drying equipment, and pumps.
• Build knowledge of environmental services and related practices.
• Develop a working understanding of basic electrical principles.
• Learn drilling fluid characteristics such as mud weight, funnel viscosity, retort analysis, and related testing, and carry out fluid analysis.
• Perform solids control tasks including air drilling, barite recovery, de-watering, floc water handling, fluid transfers, low-gravity solids targeting, and cuttings drying/invert recovery.
• Carry out routine maintenance and basic electrical servicing on equipment.
• Operate heavy equipment safely under supervision while following safety-sensitive procedures.
• Keep the worksite clean and organized using pressure-washing equipment.
• Take part in daily safety meetings.
• Complete PJRA/JSA documents, inspection reports, observation reports, and checklists as needed.
• Wear required PPE at all times on site.
• Follow all safety rules and protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned, with or without notice.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of solids control experience is required.
• At least 1 year of dewatering or water-based mud/transfer experience is required.
• Comfort operating shaker tanks, centrifuges, drying equipment, and pumps is preferred.
• Previous experience with heavy equipment such as forklifts, excavators, or wheel loaders is preferred.
• Prior safety or equipment certifications such as WHMIS, H2S, CPR/First Aid, and Lockout/Tagout are preferred.
• Basic understanding of drilling fluid properties is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• An associate degree or technical diploma in technology, electronics, mechanics, or a related field is preferred.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, are required.
• A valid provincial driver’s license, valid insurance, and a clean driving record with low to zero demerits are required.
• A valid Class 5 license in AB/BC/SK, Class G in ON, or an equivalent provincial/territorial license is required.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including cold, wet, and hot environments.
• Ability to stay away from home for 14 days or more during rotation.
• Ability to keep shared accommodations clean and orderly.
• Strong English reading, writing, and comprehension skills are required.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Mechanical aptitude with an understanding of electronics is needed.
• Ability to enter routine data into systems such as the company portal.
• Strong problem-solving and time-management abilities are required.
• Must be able to build professional working relationships on rig sites.
• Customer-service mindset with diplomacy and tact is expected.
• Ability to operate, and eventually be certified on, equipment such as excavators, forklifts, or wheel loaders.
• Must be willing to earn safety certifications including H2S, WHMIS, LOTO, and CPR/First Aid.
• Successful completion of a performance evaluation and competency testing is needed to advance to Field Level 1.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing may be required as a condition of employment.

Perks and Benefits

• Employer-paid employee health insurance.
• Health insurance coverage for dependents.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Paid vacation time.
• Paid holidays.
• Optional dental coverage.
• Optional vision coverage.
• Optional additional life and dependent life insurance.
• Short-term disability coverage.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• RRSP/DPSP retirement plan with company matching.

Additional Information

This is a full-time remote field position based in Canada. The role is safety-sensitive, and the job description notes that duties may change or additional responsibilities may be assigned at any time. Field technicians work from project sites rather than a fixed office location, and the company provides on-the-job training on specialized equipment.