Solids Control Field Technician

About the role

Stage 3 Separation builds specialized solids control systems for mud handling applications, helping reduce operating costs and enabling low- or zero-discharge solutions where needed. The company also relies on a combined team of field technicians, supervisors, engineers, and scientists to make practical recommendations that improve efficiency and cost performance on each job.

The organization is guided by four core principles: a strong focus on safety, teamwork, technology-driven innovation, and operational integrity.

This position reports to the Field Leader(s) and involves supporting mechanical processes that improve drilling operations and recycle drilling fluid through closed-loop and related mud systems. Training will be provided on Stage 3 equipment.

This is a safety-sensitive role. Field technicians work on project-based sites across Canada, and the hiring office is in Calgary.

Schedule and work conditions

You will work 12-hour shifts on a 14-days-on / 7-days-off rotation, with schedules varying by job site. Shifts may be during either 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM or 12:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The role requires domestic travel to remote locations throughout Canada.

Depending on assignment, you may work on one project or multiple projects. You must be comfortable being away from home for 14 days or longer, living in shared quarters, and working outdoors in cold, wet, or hot weather.

What you will do

• Support setup and teardown of solids control equipment.
• Learn to run equipment such as shaker tanks, centrifuges, drying systems, and pumps.
• Build working knowledge of environmental services and basic electrical concepts.
• Analyze drilling fluid characteristics, including mud weight, funnel viscosity, retort testing, and similar checks.
• Assist with solids control services like air drilling, barite recovery, dewatering, floc water handling, fluid transfers, low-gravity solids targeting, cuttings drying, and invert recovery.
• Carry out routine maintenance and basic electrical maintenance on equipment.
• Operate heavy equipment under supervision and work toward required operating certifications.
• Keep the work area clean by using pressure-washing tools and following housekeeping standards.
• Take part in daily safety meetings and complete PJRA/JSA forms, inspection logs, observation reports, and checklists as required.
• Follow all site safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE at all times.
• Complete additional duties as assigned, which may change without notice.

Requirements

• Ability to work a 14-on / 7-off rotation and 12-hour shifts, including overtime.
• Willingness to work swing shifts from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM or 12:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
• Readiness to travel within Canada to remote work sites.
• Comfort working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to remain away from home for extended rotations.
• Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to also work independently.
• Mechanical aptitude and a basic understanding of electronics.
• Problem-solving ability and good time management.
• Professional communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships on rig sites.
• Customer-service mindset with tact and diplomacy.
• Willingness to learn data entry in company systems, including the portal.
• Capability to keep shared living areas organized and clean.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Completion of certification training for operating equipment and safety programs, as required.
• Ability to pass a performance evaluation and competency tests to progress to Field Level 1.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• A 2-year associate degree or technical diploma in technology, electronics, mechanics, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Prior experience or certifications for forklift, excavator, or wheel loader operation are preferred.
• Basic Microsoft Office experience, including Outlook, is needed.
• A valid provincial driver’s license, valid insurance, and a clean driving record are required.
• A Class 5 licence in Alberta, British Columbia, or Saskatchewan, Class G in Ontario, or an equivalent licence in another province or territory is required.
• Prior solid control experience is preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience in dewatering or water-based mud/transfer work is preferred.
• Experience using shaker tanks, centrifuges, drying equipment, and pumps is preferred.
• Previous heavy equipment experience is preferred.
• Previous safety certifications such as WHMIS, H2S, CPR/First Aid, and Lockout/Tagout are preferred.
• A basic understanding of drilling fluid properties is preferred.
• As a safety-sensitive position, pre-employment drug and alcohol testing may be required.

Benefits

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

Additional information

This role is being recruited through Stage 3 Separation for field work across Canada. The company emphasizes safety, teamwork, innovation, and operational integrity. The job involves certification-based training, heavy equipment operation, shared accommodations, and long rotational assignments. The job summary also notes that the role is safety-sensitive and that other duties may be assigned as needed.