FINAL Solids Control Technician
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SOLIDS CONTROL TECHNICIAN #MudControlTechnician Solids control is a technique used on a drilling rig to separate the solids produced by crushed drill bits and other debris from drilling fluids or mud. You’re a Solids Control Technician, but some days, you’re part electrician, part millwright, part chemist, and part customer service representative. You wear many hats, all required to support drillers to be able to reuse drilling fluids.
What does this career look like? You either operate or you train field workers to operate specialized equipment to separate out particles, debris and other solids crushed by a drill and carried to the surface. Each stage of the separation process removes finer and finer solid particles until the drilling fluid or mud can be reused. It begins with the shale shaker, which can remove up to 75% of solids. The fluid journeys through a sand trap or shaker tank to a centrifuge feed pump. The centrifuge is where your expertise can really pay off. You might work for a service company where you’re called to different well sites to train employees on this piece of equipment or to install, operate or troubleshoot issues with the centrifuge yourself. Rigs have different conditions – different ground formations, drilling muds, shakers, styles of drill bits and drilling programs. You get satisfaction in being able to find the perfect combination of chemicals and machine calibrations to ensure the most efficient removal of solids from the drilling fluid or mud.
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HOW DO I GET HERE? A high school diploma (or equivalent) is typically required. Mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot and repair problems with motors, electrical, panels and valves are considered assets. Employees must pass a preemployment physical assessment and drug test. Licensing A Class 5 driver’s licence and a clean driving record are required.
HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING • Standard and emergency first aid • H2S Alive • Construction Safety Training System (CSTS)
What would I do? You work with specialized equipment. Your job is highly customer-focused. You’ll find yourself troubleshooting mechanical or electrical issues that may arise. You’re often in the field or traveling between work sites, rigging up equipment, experimenting with different configurations, taking samples, and training operators. You’re responsible to ensure the process of drilling fluids treatment complies with environmental regulations. Your job may also involve: 4 Inspecting solids control equipment and associated systems on a daily basis 4 Arranging for the disposal of solids collected by the shale shaker, sand trap and centrifuge 4 Performing preventative and routine maintenance of solids control equipment and associated systems 4 Participating in on-site safety and emergency drills
+5YRS 4
Providing on-the-job training and mentoring less experienced personnel
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+5YRS
Senior Level Activity
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What competencies do I need? You have solid soft skills, such as customer service and communication. You also have solid hard skills – particularly when it comes to working with machinery and chemistry. Other specific skills and knowledge you bring to the job include:
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10 IS THIS YOU?
You could move into roles such as:
ENTRY LEVEL 4 Mechanics 4 Public safety and security 4 Maintaining equipment 4 Monitoring operations 4 Troubleshooting
0-5YRs
SENIOR LEVEL 4 Building and construction 4 Computers and electronics 4 Critical thinking 4 Installation 4 Building a successful team
5-10YRS+
• Other well servicing operators including: • Service Rig Operator • Snubbing Operator • Wireline Operator • Fracking Operator • Coiled Tubing Operator • Rig Technician • Technical Salesperson • Field Dispatcher You could transfer to different sectors such as:
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• Forestry and logging • Mining and quarrying • Heavy and civil engineering construction
Careers in Oil + Gas @careersinoandg
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#SolidsControl Technicians work with specialized equipment and help drillers to be able to reuse drilling fluids.
How can I learn more? To find out more about the roles related to a Solids Control Technician and other careers in the oil and gas industry, visit the Careers in Oil + Gas online tool at careersinoilandgas.com.
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Funded in part by the Government of Alberta and Government of Canada’s Sectoral Initiatives Program.
SOLIDS CONTROL TECHNICIAN #MudControlTechnician Solids control is a technique used on a drilling rig to separate the solids produced by crushed drill bits and other debris from drilling fluids or mud. You’re a Solids Control Technician, but some days, you’re part electrician, part millwright, part chemist, and part customer service representative. You wear many hats, all required to support drillers to be able to reuse drilling fluids.
What does this career look like? You either operate or you train field workers to operate specialized equipment to separate out particles, debris and other solids crushed by a drill and carried to the surface. Each stage of the separation process removes finer and finer solid particles until the drilling fluid or mud can be reused. It begins with the shale shaker, which can remove up to 75% of solids. The fluid journeys through a sand trap or shaker tank to a centrifuge feed pump. The centrifuge is where your expertise can really pay off. You might work for a service company where you’re called to different well sites to train employees on this piece of equipment or to install, operate or troubleshoot issues with the centrifuge yourself. Rigs have different conditions – different ground formations, drilling muds, shakers, styles of drill bits and drilling programs. You get satisfaction in being able to find the perfect combination of chemicals and machine calibrations to ensure the most efficient removal of solids from the drilling fluid or mud.
Like · Share ·
HOW DO I GET HERE? A high school diploma (or equivalent) is typically required. Mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot and repair problems with motors, electrical, panels and valves are considered assets. Employees must pass a preemployment physical assessment and drug test. Licensing A Class 5 driver’s licence and a clean driving record are required.
HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING • Standard and emergency first aid • H2S Alive • Construction Safety Training System (CSTS)
What would I do? You work with specialized equipment. Your job is highly customer-focused. You’ll find yourself troubleshooting mechanical or electrical issues that may arise. You’re often in the field or traveling between work sites, rigging up equipment, experimenting with different configurations, taking samples, and training operators. You’re responsible to ensure the process of drilling fluids treatment complies with environmental regulations. Your job may also involve: 4 Inspecting solids control equipment and associated systems on a daily basis 4 Arranging for the disposal of solids collected by the shale shaker, sand trap and centrifuge 4 Performing preventative and routine maintenance of solids control equipment and associated systems 4 Participating in on-site safety and emergency drills
+5YRS 4
Providing on-the-job training and mentoring less experienced personnel
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+5YRS
Senior Level Activity
www.careersinoilandgas.com
What competencies do I need? You have solid soft skills, such as customer service and communication. You also have solid hard skills – particularly when it comes to working with machinery and chemistry. Other specific skills and knowledge you bring to the job include:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
PATHWAYS
10 IS THIS YOU?
You could move into roles such as:
ENTRY LEVEL 4 Mechanics 4 Public safety and security 4 Maintaining equipment 4 Monitoring operations 4 Troubleshooting
0-5YRs
SENIOR LEVEL 4 Building and construction 4 Computers and electronics 4 Critical thinking 4 Installation 4 Building a successful team
5-10YRS+
• Other well servicing operators including: • Service Rig Operator • Snubbing Operator • Wireline Operator • Fracking Operator • Coiled Tubing Operator • Rig Technician • Technical Salesperson • Field Dispatcher You could transfer to different sectors such as:
4 Lorem ipsum dolor What can I expect?
4 Lorem ipsum dolor 4 Lorem ipsum dolor 4 Lorem ipsum dolor 4 Lorem ipsum dolor 4 Lorem ipsum dolor Typically employed in the oil and gas services sector of the oil and gas industry, you can 4 Lorem ipsum dolor 4 Lorem ipsum dolor expect shift work, travelling to remote locations and working outdoors in all weather conditions. You can work in both onshore and offshore environments.
• Forestry and logging • Mining and quarrying • Heavy and civil engineering construction
Careers in Oil + Gas @careersinoandg
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#SolidsControl Technicians work with specialized equipment and help drillers to be able to reuse drilling fluids.
How can I learn more? To find out more about the roles related to a Solids Control Technician and other careers in the oil and gas industry, visit the Careers in Oil + Gas online tool at careersinoilandgas.com.
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Funded in part by the Government of Alberta and Government of Canada’s Sectoral Initiatives Program.
