Solid Control Engineer

Posted One Month Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office or Remote
Mid level
Hardware • Other • Energy
The Role
Manage performance and operation of NOV FluidControl solids-control rental equipment onsite (centrifuges, shakers, dryers, pumps, conveyors, skips). Ensure HSE compliance, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults, maintain inventory, coordinate logistics, drive service quality and customer satisfaction, and support equipment utilization and maintenance.
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Responsibilities

• Fully Accountable for the performance of all NOV FluidControl rental equipment as well as personnel on location. Including but not limited to:
• Centrifuges
• Pumps
• Electronic control packages
• Screw conveyors (augers)
• Cuttings skips and skip filling activities
• Mud Coolers
• Vacuums and other clean up equipment
• Ensures highest standards of HSE
• Perform Operations in a manner that assists the organization in meeting our safety, operational, and sales goals.
• Encourage the use of our equipment on a daily basis to maximise personnel and equipment utilisation
• Manage Inventory of equipment, spares, tools and all other NOV FluidControl supplied items on the location, and coordinate this inventory with the logistical team in Muscat.
• Ensure service quality is continually enhanced. Set a high standard in Safety, Operations, Maintenance and Repair, and efficient use of resources in order to ensure that the customer is satisfied with the value that our equipment and people bring to their operation.


Qualifications
  • Minimum of 3 years' field experience in solids control and proven industry experience.
  • Completion of secondary level education relevant to the home country passing grade accepted for other accredited English Language learning systems.
  • Ability to operate NOV FluidControl equipment in accordance with the procedures stated in the manual, including but not limited to Centrifuges, Cuttings Dryers, and Shale Shakers.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and maintain all NOV FluidControl equipment assigned to your care, including but not limited to Centrifuges, Cuttings Dryers, and Shale Shakers.
  • Ability to investigate and determine the cause of faults related to mechanical problems.
  • Ability to investigate and determine the cause of faults related to electrical problems.
  • Ability to identify NOV FluidControl products and understand their purpose.
  • Ability to read, understand, and discuss mud reports, including the impact that NOV FluidControl equipment and services will have on the fluid.
  • Ability to understand and discuss operational issues related to NOV FluidControl equipment and the customer's fluids.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, with knowledge of Access, Project, and AutoCAD.
  • Ability to work on own initiative with little supervision.
  • Self-motivated and a strong team player.
  • Good English language communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to produce accurate work of consistently high quality and quantity.
About UsEvery day, the oil and gas industry’s best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.
We Power the Industry that Powers the World
Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success—now and in the future.
Global Family
We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.
Purposeful Innovation
Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.
Service Above All
This drives us to anticipate our customers’ needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.
About the TeamCorporate
Our family of companies is supported by our global Corporate teams, providing expert knowledge from functions including Human Resources, Information Technology, Compliance, Finance, QHSE, Marketing and Legal centers of expertise.  We are structured to provide guidance and service above all to all our business operations.

Skills Required

  • Operate NOV FluidControl equipment including centrifuges, cuttings dryers, and shale shakers
  • Troubleshoot and maintain mechanical equipment
  • Troubleshoot and maintain electrical equipment
  • Investigate and determine root cause of mechanical faults
  • Investigate and determine root cause of electrical faults
  • Minimum of 3 years' field experience in solids control
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook (must be demonstrated)
  • Knowledge of MS Access, MS Project, AutoCAD
  • Completion of secondary level education (or equivalent accredited English language qualification)
  • Strong English communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to read, understand and discuss mud reports and fluid impacts
  • Manage inventory of equipment, spares and tools and coordinate with logistics
  • Maintain highest standards of HSE and safe operations

NOV Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about NOV and has not been reviewed or approved by NOV.

  • Healthcare Strength — Company materials describe comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside life/disability insurance, a global EAP, wellness resources, and paid parental leave; the company also states it pays most U.S. health plan premiums, which bolsters perceived value.
  • Retirement Support — The 401(k) program features auto‑enrollment, immediate vesting, and ongoing employer contributions; historical filings and comments point to a generally well‑regarded match even as exact formulas can change.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid parental leave and widely cited decent PTO at hire are complemented by options like experience‑based vacation credit and a flexible holiday, creating a rounded time‑off offering in many U.S. roles.

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The Company
HQ: Houston, TX
26,270 Employees

What We Do

NOV delivers technology-driven solutions to empower the global energy industry. For more than 150 years, NOV has pioneered innovations that enable its customers to safely produce abundant energy while minimizing environmental impact. The energy industry depends on NOV’s deep expertise and technology to continually improve oilfield operations and assist in efforts to advance the energy transition towards a more sustainable future. NOV powers the industry that powers the world.

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