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Solids Control Operator

National Oilwell Varco
Grand Junction, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 10/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/28/2027

NOV is looking for Solids Control Operators for various locations. If you have solids control field or similar mechanical experience to be able to identify potential mechanical problems, this may be the job for you.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

  • Complete Solids Control rig ups, rig downs, troubleshooting, and minor repair
  • Perform Solids Control Analysis of equipment
  • Perform electrical rig ups, rig downs and minor repairs
  • Possess satisfactory knowledge of Solids Control and Vacuum Unit jobs
  • Follow proper sampling procedure
  • Complete daily reports and communicate with customers, supervisors and co-workers
  • Possess satisfactory rig etiquette and maintain a professional attitude
  • Train other employees and travel outside the hiring region when needed
  • Maintain a satisfactory driving record
  • Demonstrate a willingness to complete general labor tasks as deemed necessary by supervisor
  • Attain necessary NOV WSS Core Training and maintain annual refresher training

Minimum Requirements:

  • Experience in solids control field or similar mechanical experience, to be able to identify potential mechanical problems
  • Possess a satisfactory driving record
  • Must be able to pass background check, pre-placement physical, pulmonary function/FIT test and substance abuse testing
  • Must be able to operate or, be trained to operate heavy equipment such as track hoe/back hoe in a safe manner
  • Must be able to operate or, be trained to operate existing solids control line of equipment and or any new solids control technology introduced to the market

NOV is committed to providing employees and their families with valuable benefits and wellness opportunities. We are proud to provide the following for our U.S. employees at no cost:

  • Basic life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance*
  • Short-term disability*
  • Basic long-term disability*
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Business travel accident (BTA) insurance
  • International SOS travel assistance service
  • 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

In addition to the company provided benefits, we are pleased to offer the following benefits at competitive rates:

  • Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
  • Health savings account (HSA), only available with enrollment in Consumer Plan HSA
  • Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care reimbursements
  • Voluntary life and AD&D insurance*
  • Buy up long-term disability coverage*
  • Voluntary benefits, including group hospital indemnity, group critical illness insurance, and whole life insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K Plan

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