Solids Control - Bead Recovery Technician

Job Description - Bead Recovery Technician The Bead Recovery Technician is responsible for the operation, monitoring, and optimization of specialized bead recovery systems during drilling operations. This role focuses on the efficient separation, recovery, and reuse of ceramic or glass beads used in drilling fluids, ensuring minimal bead loss, optimal mud properties, and cost-effective drilling performance. The technician works closely with drilling, mud, and solids control teams to support safe and efficient operations. Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor bead recovery equipment integrated with drilling mud systems
• Optimize shaker screens, flow rates, and separation settings to maximize bead recovery
• Identify and respond to bead losses or process inefficiencies in real time
• Recover, clean, and prepare beads for reuse according to operational procedures
• Track recovered volumes and coordinate bead inventory with mud engineers
• Perform routine inspections, maintenance, and troubleshooting of bead recovery units
• Maintain accurate daily logs, recovery reports, and equipment status records
• Coordinate with drilling personnel to ensure seamless integration into rig operations
• Adhere to all HSE policies, procedures, and site-specific requirements Required Qualifications
• Experience in drilling fluids, solids control, or bead recovery operations
• Understanding of drilling fluid systems and solids separation principles
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with process equipment
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts on land rigs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills Preferred Qualifications
• Prior bead recovery experience (highly preferred)
• Solids control or mud system background with separator troubleshooting experience
• Familiarity with shaker screens, classifiers, and recovery systems.

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