Stage 3 is hiring a Solids Control Field Technician based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to play a key role in enhancing drilling operations through mechanical processes and drilling fluid recycling. You will work on a rotational schedule, averaging 12-hour shifts, at various rig sites and environmental projects across Canada, contributing to a culture of safety, teamwork, and operational integrity.
What You'll Do
- Ensure all equipment and systems are operated to company standards and policies.
- Maintain and operate solids control equipment such as centrifuges, trough & sizer, shakers, and pumps.
- Operate all equipment and systems in a safe and efficient manner.
- Perform routine maintenance on mechanical equipment as required.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment failures.
- Operate, monitor, and control process levels, mud weights, pressures, and flows for applicable processes.
- Ensure all required documentation and data is collected timely and accurately.
- Collect and validate critical data to complete daily reports.
- Attend and participate in safety meetings.
- Apply safe work practices, identify and report unsafe conditions, and eliminate safety hazards.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
- Set up and tear down equipment on rig site locations.
- Operate heavy equipment such as a front loader, forklift, and/or excavator to move drilled cuttings or load trucks.
What We're Looking For
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- A valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Previous field experience in the Oil and Gas industry.
- Willingness to work flexible hours and travel to remote locations across Canada.
- Ability to work in all weather conditions, including extreme heat or cold.
- Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally.
- Experience working with Microsoft Office and other computer systems.
- Strong team player with the ability to work independently.
- Effective organizational skills.
- Must be able to lift 55 pounds, walk up and down stairs and ladders frequently, stand for extended periods, and work in tight spaces.
Nice to Have
- Dewatering and solids control experience.
- Heavy Equipment certification (excavator and forklift) would be considered an asset.
- Active certifications from Energy Safety Canada: H2S Alive, Fall Protection and Confined Space Entry.
Technical Stack
- Solids Control Equipment: Centrifuges, Trough & sizer, Shakers, Pumps
- Heavy Equipment: Front loader, Forklift, Excavator
- Software: Microsoft Office
Team & Environment
You will report to Field Leader(s) and work with a team of Solids Control Field Technicians, field supervisors, engineers, and scientists.
Work Mode
This is an onsite role. Your primary base is Winnipeg, Manitoba, with frequent travel required to various remote locations across Canada.
