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Drilling Fluids Technician V

Lewis Energy Group
Encinal, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 10/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/18/2026
Overview

 

 

 

WE ARE HIRING!

DRILLING FLUID TECHNICIAN V

 

About Us

At Lewis Energy Group, we are a vertically integrated exploration and production (E&P) company and a leading natural gas producer in South Texas and across the nation. With operations in South Texas, Colombia, and Mexico, we take pride in our long-standing commitment to excellence, innovation, and community engagement.

 

What sets us apart is our family-oriented work culture, built over decades of dedication and teamwork. This culture drives the passion we bring to our work and the positive impact we strive to make in the communities where we operate.

 

Provides well site service to customers utilizing knowledge of company products and services in conjunction with experience in drilling fluid technology to optimize service quality and rig performance.

Responsibilities

Rig operations: Provides technical guidance to maximize rig performance and well stability based on interpreted results of routine and specialized testing. Interprets drilling fluid programs and follows mix recommendations for each well. Maintains a good working relationship with rig personnel and assists in specific operation's planning and drilling optimization. Troubleshoots and provides expertise as well problems arise.

 

Solids Control: Oversees solids control operations on location and makes sure all equipment is running properly and in specification of the program.

 

Inspect auxiliary equipment before use. (Transfer pump, Fractank, hoses). Ensure all Lab equipment is in Good working Order, Routine maintenance and inspect lab equipment. Calibrate mud scale, retort cell, thermometers and other related equipment. Report out of date calibrations to supervisor

 

Oversees cellar pumps on surface section of well to ensure proper operations are being following.

 

Material usage: Schedules the drilling fluid sack and bulk materials to location. Maintains and supervises an adequate inventory of palletized and bulk products that are available at rig site based on fluid program and anticipated well conditions. Tracks and reports on daily material usage. Safety Data Sheet Binder must be updated for Chemicals and Reagents.

 

Reporting:  Generates complete drilling fluid report on a daily basis. Creates and submits a reconciled recap that includes well data and lessons learned at the end of the well. Provides daily solids control report that follows sampling schedule provided.

 

Mentoring: Mentors lower level technicians and assists in their succession plan as their experience level grows. Assists in training and mentoring of new employees.

 

Qualifications

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Education and/or Experience                                                  

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; and a minimum of four years oilfield experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Language Skills                                                              

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

 

Mathematical Skills                                                     

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

 

Reasoning Ability                                                          

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

 

Computer Skills                                                             

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office.

 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid driver's license.

Drilling Fluids Technology training

 

Other Skills and Abilities                                                           

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Strong leadership skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team.

 

Your Benefits

At Lewis Energy Group, we know our people are our greatest asset. That's why we're proud to offer a benefits package that supports you and your family - inside and outside of work:

 

Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life & AD&D, and more

Retirement - 401(k) with immediate matching contribution

Annual Discretionary Bonus

Generous PTO & Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free, confidential support for you and your dependents

On-Site Fitness Center

Wellness & Company Events throughout the year

 

Join Lewis Energy Group and become part of a company that values hard work, innovation, and the well-being of its team members. Apply online at www.lewisenergy.com.

Employment Type: OTHER

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