Solid Control Engineer

Job Summary

Operate the Centrifuge and Dryer and ensure it functions efficiently at wellsite conducts preventive maintenance repair installation and commissioning and general servicing of chiller systems. Responsible for high levels of customer satisfaction through direct on site customer interface.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate inspect maintain and troubleshoot solids control and drilling waste management equipment including shale shakers centrifuges screw conveyors cuttings dryers and associated cuttings handling systems.
• Monitor and optimize equipment performance to ensure efficient removal of drilled solids and recovery of usable drilling fluids.
• Operate and monitor cuttings dryers including feed rate screen condition vibration discharge quality and recovered fluid quality.
• Operate and maintain augers and screw conveyors ensuring safe transfer of drill cuttings and prevention of blockages overloading and mechanical damage.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance fault finding repairs and equipment inspections on mechanical pneumatic and basic electrical systems.
• Identify and report mechanical issues such as abnormal vibration bearing wear gearbox or motor faults screen damage drive system issues and cuttings transfer problems.
• Support safe handling transfer drying and disposal of drill cuttings in line with NOV client and environmental requirements.
• Optimize shaker screen selection and solids control equipment settings in coordination with mud engineers and client representatives.
• Prepare and submit daily solids control reports equipment performance reports maintenance records spare parts usage reports and material consumption records.
• Maintain site inventory of consumables screens spares and equipment parts; initiate reorder requests when required.
• Ensure all required equipment personnel tools and materials are available before operations begin.
• Comply with all NOV HSEQ policies client procedures permit-to-work systems local regulations and site safety standards.
• Participate in toolbox talks risk assessments job safety analyses and operational planning meetings.
• Provide technical support and guidance to rig crew or site personnel involved in solids control and waste management operations.
• Communicate operational status equipment issues and improvement recommendations to supervisors client representatives and support teams.
• Participate in training programs and maintain required certifications for offshore or rig-site operations.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of drilling fluids drilling waste handling and solids control efficiency.
• Experience operating or maintaining vertical cuttings dryers screw conveyors and cuttings transfer systems.
• Electrical awareness or documented electrical training.
• Offshore rig-site or international rotational experience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make sound operational decisions under pressure.
• Experience working in multicultural teams and client-facing environments.
• Familiarity with environmental compliance requirements related to drilling waste and cuttings disposal.

HSE Responsibilities

• Follow all NOV and client HSE policies procedures and site safety rules.
• Conduct all work in accordance with permit-to-work lockout/tagout manual handling working at height and lifting procedures.
• Identify hazards and participate in risk assessments before starting work.
• Report unsafe conditions near misses incidents equipment damage and environmental concerns immediately.
• Ensure cuttings handling drying transfer and disposal activities are performed safely and responsibly.
• Maintain good housekeeping around solids control and waste management equipment.
• Use required personal protective equipment at all times.

Personal Competencies

• Strong safety mindset and commitment to procedural compliance.
• Hands-on practical approach to equipment operation and maintenance.
• Clear communication with supervisors clients mud engineers and rig crew.
• Reliable disciplined and able to work in demanding offshore or rig-site environments.
• Good attention to detail in inspections reporting and equipment monitoring.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems quickly and recommend practical solutions.
• Team-oriented professional and customer-focused.

Working Conditions

• Rig-site offshore or remote field-based work environment.
• Rotational work schedule depending on project and region.
• Exposure to drilling operations noise vibration moving equipment drilling fluids cuttings and weather conditions.
• Requirement to wear PPE and comply with all site access medical and safety certification requirements.
• May involve lifting climbing stairs/ladders working at height and working around operating machinery.

Job Requirement:

• Education:Diploma or Degree in Instrumentation Electrical Engineering or related field (preferred).
• Experience:Minimum 5 years working with industrial chillers; prior experience with York/JCI systems is a strong advantage.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot repair and maintain complex HVAC or chiller systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency with PC-based software and chiller programming tools.
• Oilfield experience is highly desirable.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.
• Physically fit and capable of working in both offshore and onshore environment.

Additional Expectations

• Maintain high standards ofquality assurancein all field activities.
• Participate in ongoingtraining and certificationprograms as required.
• Demonstrate commitment toHealth Safety and Environmental (HSE)standards.
• Ensure timely and accuratereporting of incidents and actively contribute to root cause analysis and corrective actions.