Solids Control Operator

September 22, 2026

Job Description

Job Description
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.

Company
NOV