Field Leader - Solids Control - Bakken Basin

Overview

Stage 3 specializes in high quality solids control equipment designed for mud systems to effectively manage solids, reducing costs for the customer and providing limited or zero discharge solutions as necessary. We leverage a team of Solids Control Field Technicians, field supervisors, engineers and scientists to make intelligent, informed recommendations on how to best manage jobs for efficiency and cost savings.

Our mission remains to provide superior service and performance through safety, teamwork, technology innovation, and operational integrity.

Solids Control Field Leader is the on-site expert in all aspects of solids control field operations — leading by example to ensure safe, efficient, and high-performing operations for both Stage 3 and the Operator. You will oversee and mentor a team of Solids Control Technicians and contractors, driving operational excellence while maintaining strict adherence to HSE standards, company policies, and rig site protocols.

• Lead and develop Solids Control field teams through hands-on supervision, training, and performance management.
• Oversee daily field operations — day and night — ensuring safety, productivity, and equipment reliability.
• Collaborate with Field Leaders, Technicians, and Trainees to deliver seamless, high-quality service.
• Maintain accountability for all solids control activities at assigned rig sites, ensuring full operational readiness.
• Report directly to the Basin Area Manager, providing critical insight and leadership that extend beyond the rig site.

Ideal candidates bring proven technical expertise, professionalism, and patience
, with leadership skills to inspire teams and uphold Stage 3’s reputation for safety and operational excellence.

• Able to work 17 days on and 11 days off. (Rotation varies by Basin)
• Able to work a 12-hour shift, including overtime
• Able to oversee a team of up to 20 technicians on a rotational schedule (day, night, swing)
• Must be able to travel domestically to remote rig locations in a company vehicle throughout the United States
• Will be assigned to one rig or multiple rigs based on business needs
• May be required to sit a tower on an active rig
• Ability to perform standard rig up and rig out procedures while coaching and mentoring technicians at every level
• Oversee a crew of technicians who operate and maintain solids control equipment including shaker tanks, centrifuge, drying equipment, and pumps
• Have expert understanding of oil and gas drilling processes and Environmental Services (construction, utilities)
• Know how to troubleshoot electrical issues with basic knowledge of electrical principles
• Oversee solids control services such as air drilling, barite recovery, de-watering, floc water handling, fluid transfers, and related operations
• Understand drilling fluid properties and perform drilling fluid analyses
• Oversee and, when necessary, perform routine maintenance and electrical services on equipment
• Mentor technicians on standard operating procedures for moving cuttings from pits to trailers using heavy machinery
• Complete mentor certification program to handle a variety of personalities appropriately
• Perform rig audits and coordinate equipment transport as required
• Maintain a clean and orderly backyard and employee housing; manage daily PJRA/JSA and inspection/checklists
• Oversee PPE/FR protocols for staff working in the backyard
• Lead by example with all safety protocols; be prepared to work in the shop on crossover days or as directed
• Provide weekly updates to Area Leaders summarizing staff activity and concerns

• Lead by example with coaching, mentoring, and training field technicians
• Ability to build professional, constructive relationships with everyone on the rig site, including customers
• Problem solving, troubleshooting, and logical thinking
• Ability to motivate, encourage, and empower others
• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain professionalism, patience, and calm under pressure
• Customer service oriented, tactful, and diplomatic
• Mechanical inclination with electronics comprehension
• Input routine data into systems including company Portal
• Ability to…