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Solids Control Operator
Job Location:
Job Location:
Corpus Christi, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
7 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
4 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Department:
Job Summary
Description
Responsibilities
Qualifications
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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.
Required Experience:
IC
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