Location: 7101 Big Blue Ave, Midland
Pay Rate: $20/HR
Budget and Compensation
• Hourly Pay Rate: $20.00/hour
• Overtime: Available
• Shift Premiums: None
• Reimbursable Expenses: No per diem or mileage reimbursement
Job Code: 82850019
The MI Fluids Plant Operator is responsible for delivering safe, efficient, and reliable product and service delivery (PSD) to customers. The MI Fluids Plant Operator identifies opportunities to improve service delivery, implements standard work (SW), and manages risk during service delivery. This person manages bulk plant facilities to facilitate delivery of prepared products and bulk materials to wellsites, maintaining excellent quality control (QC) in accordance with company policies and procedures. The MI Fluids Plant Operator assists in training other Operators and trainees. This person ensures compliance with governmental regulations and industry standards, and reduces environmental impacts through observing Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policies.
* Ensure job deliverables are accurate and delivered on time.
* Blend and mix bulk products for delivery to the wellsite, on time, according to the job program design.
* Check and/or calculate quantities of material blends required prior to loading.
* Follow Product Line (PL) quality assurance procedures to ensure proper loading.
* Coordinate movement of bulk products to and from locations with the PSD and Logistics Team.
* Assist in conducting monthly inventory and daily paperwork completion for goods received and shipped.
* Label and store additives in a safe manner and ensure the disposal of empty drums and pails.
* Maintain bulk plant equipment by performing a daily check while ensuring the bulk plant is kept clean.
* Participate in job risk analysis and continuous improvement programs.
* Wear PPE and observe HSE policies.
Key Responsibilities
* Mixing drilling fluids
* Yard and spill cleanup
* Shipping and receiving orders
* Handling chemical materials
* Interacting with truck drivers for loading/unloading
* Maintaining cleanliness and safety in the warehouse/mixing plant
Experience and Skills
* Years of Experience: Not required; open to entry-level candidates
* Top Skills:
* Soft Skills: Reliability, flexibility, ability to work independently and collaboratively
Education and Certification Requirements
* Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent
* Certifications:
Length of Assignment
* Duration: 12 months
* Conversion Potential: Yes, based on performance and business need
Work Environment
* Warehouse/mixing plant
* Shop environment with exposure to chemicals
* PPE required at all times; provided by SLB
* Local candidates required due to on-call and weekend availability needs
Team Structure
* Current team includes 2 operators; this hire will be the third
Training
* Initial 1-week NEST training in Kellyville
* On-the-job training typically takes 1–2 weeks
Shift/Hours
* Monday - Friday, 8 - 12 hours/day - daytime hours with on-call availability after hours, weekends, and holidays
* Flexibility required due to unpredictable client demands
Physical Demands
* Lift 50 lbs
* Wear respirator
* Handle chemicals safely
Interview Process
* Format: In-person
* Rounds: One round