Plant Operator

Description:

AES Drilling Fluids is seeking Plant Operators for our Midland, TX mud plant and warehouse. At AES Drilling Fluids, we offer great benefits, a competitive salary, paid overtime, opportunities for bonuses, and a stable work environment with advancement opportunities. We seek local candidates who want to build a career and join our great culture!

This position is responsible for the safe and timely manufacturing of liquid mud blends and loading them into vessels and trucks for delivery to customers. AES’s Plant Operators will also be cross-trained in warehouse operations to support overall facility needs. The facility services the oil field 24 hours a day, so the schedule will require 12-hour rotating shifts between days and overnights

Estimated annual pay $74,000–$77,500 (hourly starting pay $23.50 plus overtime + quarterly + year-end bonuses).

Fantastic benefits!

- Employer paid life insurance & disability

- Affordable medical / dental / vision

- Vacation / sick pay / generous holidays

- 401K - 6% match

- Many other benefits

WORK LOCATION: MIDLAND, TX

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plant Operations

- Blend AES Drilling Fluids products to specified properties and weights.

- Perform mud checks to ensure product accuracy before dispatching loads.

- Check and roll storage drilling fluid tanks to prevent settling.

- Assist with checking motors, equipment, and strapping tanks at the liquid mud plant.

- Assist with driving to AES customer locations to deliver small pickup loads, air compressors, pumps, and engineering equipment.

Warehouse Operations

- Safely load and unload incoming and outgoing materials, supplies, and products.

- Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment.

- Pick, stage, and prepare orders for delivery.

- Perform inventory counts, track stock levels, and restock materials as needed.

- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment.

- Assist warehouse personnel with daily operations when required.

General

- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Warehouse and/or Assistant Warehouse Manager.

Requirements:

- High school diploma or GED + 2 years of oilfield experience preferred.

- Forklift operator certification or ability to obtain same is required.

- Valid driver’s license and the maintenance of a driving record satisfactory to AES.

- Ability to assist with office duties (including computer and telephone skills), as needed, is a plus.

- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check, physical fitness test and drug screen.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

- Will work in a warehouse and plant open air environment, with regular exposure to drilling fluids products (including crude oils, gases, acids, and other oilfield chemicals), occasionally in confined spaces, and to heat, humidity, inclement weather, and noise.

- Willingness to work additional hours during the week and/or weekend.

AES Drilling Fluids is an equal opportunity employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment on the basis of their qualification for the job in question without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin age, disability, military/veteran status, genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

AES Drilling Fluids regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status or to offer relocation for this position.