Account Manager
Houston, TX · On-site
Collaborates with drilling fluids engineers, engineering field supervisors, and engineering manager(s) to provide expert advice and trouble-shooting concerning client problems, concerns, and ...
Account Manager
Houston, TX · On-site
Collaborates with drilling fluids engineers, engineering field supervisors, and engineering manager(s) to provide expert advice and trouble-shooting concerning client problems, concerns, and ...
Dispatcher
Kermit, TX · On-site
$27.50/hr
Dispatch serves as primary contact for drilling fluids engineers to place orders for chemicals, mud, barite, and well-to-well transfers. * Determine appropriate routes and trucks to fulfill customer ...
Dispatcher
Kermit, TX · On-site
$27.50/hr
Dispatch serves as primary contact for drilling fluids engineers to place orders for chemicals, mud, barite, and well-to-well transfers. * Determine appropriate routes and trucks to fulfill customer ...
Dispatcher
$27.50/hr
Dispatch serves as primary contact for drilling fluids engineers to place orders for chemicals, mud, barite, and well-to-well transfers. * Determine appropriate routes and trucks to fulfill customer ...
Dispatcher
$27.50/hr
Dispatch serves as primary contact for drilling fluids engineers to place orders for chemicals, mud, barite, and well-to-well transfers. * Determine appropriate routes and trucks to fulfill customer ...
Dispatcher
Kermit, TX · On-site
$27.50/hr
Dispatch serves as primary contact for drilling fluids engineers to place orders for chemicals, mud, barite, and well-to-well transfers. * Determine appropriate routes and trucks to fulfill customer ...
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Dispatcher
Kermit, TX · On-site
$27.50/hr
Dispatch serves as primary contact for drilling fluids engineers to place orders for chemicals, mud, barite, and well-to-well transfers. * Determine appropriate routes and trucks to fulfill customer ...
Plant Operator
$23.50/hr
Description AES Drilling Fluids is seeking Plant Operators for our Midland mud plant and warehouse ... engineering equipment, etc. * Assists warehouse personnel with warehouse operations duties, when ...
Plant Operator
$23.50/hr
Description AES Drilling Fluids is seeking Plant Operators for our Midland mud plant and warehouse ... engineering equipment, etc. * Assists warehouse personnel with warehouse operations duties, when ...
Plant Operator
Kermit, TX · On-site
$26.75/hr
Description AES Drilling Fluids is seeking Plant Operators for our Kermit mud plant and warehouse ... engineering equipment, etc. * Assists warehouse personnel with warehouse operations duties, when ...
Plant Operator
Kermit, TX · On-site
$26.75/hr
Description AES Drilling Fluids is seeking Plant Operators for our Kermit mud plant and warehouse ... engineering equipment, etc. * Assists warehouse personnel with warehouse operations duties, when ...
Plant Operator
Midland, TX · On-site
$23.50/hr
At AES Drilling Fluids we offer great benefits, competitive salary, paid overtime, opportunity for ... engineering equipment, etc. * Assists warehouse personnel with warehouse operations duties, when ...
Plant Operator
Midland, TX · On-site
$23.50/hr
At AES Drilling Fluids we offer great benefits, competitive salary, paid overtime, opportunity for ... engineering equipment, etc. * Assists warehouse personnel with warehouse operations duties, when ...
Plant Operator
Midland, TX · On-site
$23.50/hr
AES Drilling Fluids is seeking Plant Operators for our Midland mud plant and warehouse. At AES ... engineering equipment, etc. * Assists warehouse personnel with warehouse operations duties, when ...
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Plant Operator
Midland, TX · On-site
$23.50/hr
AES Drilling Fluids is seeking Plant Operators for our Midland mud plant and warehouse. At AES ... engineering equipment, etc. * Assists warehouse personnel with warehouse operations duties, when ...
Lab Technician
Houston, TX · On-site
$18.25 - $24/hr
Description AES Drilling Fluids is seeking an entry-level Lab Technician for our Houston lab. We ... Bachelor's Degree in a science or engineering discipline (Chemistry or Chemical Engineering ...
Lab Technician
Houston, TX · On-site
$18.25 - $24/hr
Description AES Drilling Fluids is seeking an entry-level Lab Technician for our Houston lab. We ... Bachelor's Degree in a science or engineering discipline (Chemistry or Chemical Engineering ...
Warehouse Worker
Kermit, TX · On-site
$25.75/hr
Description AES Drilling Fluids is seeking a Warehouse Worker in Kermit, TX. At AES Drilling Fluids ... engineering equipment, etc. * Perform all other duties as assigned by the Warehouse and/or ...
Warehouse Worker
Kermit, TX · On-site
$25.75/hr
Description AES Drilling Fluids is seeking a Warehouse Worker in Kermit, TX. At AES Drilling Fluids ... engineering equipment, etc. * Perform all other duties as assigned by the Warehouse and/or ...
Mechanical Engineer
Houston, TX · On-site
$80K - $90K/yr
Design, analyze, and validate mechanical components and systems used in drilling fluids applications. Develop engineering calculations, models, and drawings in compliance with ASME, API, and ASTM ...
Mechanical Engineer
Houston, TX · On-site
$80K - $90K/yr
Design, analyze, and validate mechanical components and systems used in drilling fluids applications. Develop engineering calculations, models, and drawings in compliance with ASME, API, and ASTM ...
OWN, Inc. is an engineering firm that believes in the power of employee-ownership. Our talented ... Knowledge of drilling techniques, equipment, and drilling fluids commonly used in geotechnical ...
OWN, Inc. is an engineering firm that believes in the power of employee-ownership. Our talented ... Knowledge of drilling techniques, equipment, and drilling fluids commonly used in geotechnical ...
OWN, Inc. is an engineering firm that believes in the power of employee-ownership. Our talented ... drilling fluids. • Conduct drilling activities in accordance with project plans and ...
OWN, Inc. is an engineering firm that believes in the power of employee-ownership. Our talented ... drilling fluids. • Conduct drilling activities in accordance with project plans and ...
Sr. Drilling Engineer
Midland, TX · On-site
Recommend, perform, and complete special engineering projects and reports related to all phases of drilling operations, including but not limited to, drilling fluids, cementing, directional drilling ...
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Sr. Drilling Engineer
Midland, TX · On-site
Recommend, perform, and complete special engineering projects and reports related to all phases of drilling operations, including but not limited to, drilling fluids, cementing, directional drilling ...
OWN, Inc. is an engineering firm that believes in the power of employee-ownership. Our talented ... drilling fluids. • Conduct drilling activities in accordance with project plans and ...
OWN, Inc. is an engineering firm that believes in the power of employee-ownership. Our talented ... drilling fluids. • Conduct drilling activities in accordance with project plans and ...
OWN, Inc. is an engineering firm that believes in the power of employee-ownership. Our talented ... drilling fluids. • Conduct drilling activities in accordance with project plans and ...
OWN, Inc. is an engineering firm that believes in the power of employee-ownership. Our talented ... drilling fluids. • Conduct drilling activities in accordance with project plans and ...
Ability to demonstrate competency in core well engineering fundamentals, including casing design, directional drilling, drill string / BHA design, drilling fluids, cementing, and contingency planning
Ability to demonstrate competency in core well engineering fundamentals, including casing design, directional drilling, drill string / BHA design, drilling fluids, cementing, and contingency planning
Senior Drilling Engineer
Houston, TX · On-site
$99K - $137K/yr
Ability to demonstrate competency in core well engineering fundamentals, including casing design, directional drilling, drill string / BHA design, drilling fluids, cementing, and contingency planning
Senior Drilling Engineer
Houston, TX · On-site
$99K - $137K/yr
Ability to demonstrate competency in core well engineering fundamentals, including casing design, directional drilling, drill string / BHA design, drilling fluids, cementing, and contingency planning
Geotechnical Field Engineer
Odessa, FL · On-site
Job Title:Geotechnical Field Engineer Location: Odessa, Florida The Geotechnical Field Engineer ... Familiarity with drilling fluids, cementing, casing, and directional drilling practices. * Strong ...
Geotechnical Field Engineer
Odessa, FL · On-site
Job Title:Geotechnical Field Engineer Location: Odessa, Florida The Geotechnical Field Engineer ... Familiarity with drilling fluids, cementing, casing, and directional drilling practices. * Strong ...
Geotechnical Field Engineer
Odessa, FL · On-site
Geotechnical Field Engineer Location: Odessa, Florida The Geotechnical Field Engineer will support ... Familiarity with drilling fluids, cementing, casing, and directional drilling practices. * Strong ...
Geotechnical Field Engineer
Odessa, FL · On-site
Geotechnical Field Engineer Location: Odessa, Florida The Geotechnical Field Engineer will support ... Familiarity with drilling fluids, cementing, casing, and directional drilling practices. * Strong ...
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Job description
Description
AES Drilling Fluids is seeking an Account Manager at our Houston Office. The Account Manager is responsible for managing customer accounts and contracts, developing and supporting special projects with customers, and implementing sales strategies to identify, secure, and develop new customers and to increase existing sales.
We offer fantastic benefits!
- Affordable dental / vision / dependent insurance
- Employer paid life insurance and disability
- Paid time off / generous holidays
- 401K (6% match)
- Many other benefits
WORK LOCATION: Houston, TX
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Leads sales efforts for assigned Company customers and accounts, develops sales strategies for existing and prospective customers, and markets/sells AES products and services to existing and prospective customers.
- Supports existing business on core customer accounts by developing and executing account-specific plans.
- Manages customer interactions and expectations to ensure that all requirements are met and, preferably, exceeded, through direct contact with customers, AES engineering and all other Company personnel in customer service-related functions (i.e., R&D, laboratory, supply chain, quality, and operations).
- Collaborates with drilling fluids engineers, engineering field supervisors, and engineering manager(s) to provide expert advice and trouble-shooting concerning client problems, concerns, and questions, when and as needed.
- Develops sales proposals, reports, and sales-related information for existing and prospective customers and presents and explains proposals, reports, and findings to existing and prospective customers.
- Maintains and builds strong relationships with customers at all levels of their organizations.
- Consults with customers to prepare drilling fluids engineering specifications and programs and proactively assesses and communicates customer-specific needs to AES engineering, operations, and management.
- Coordinates with the Company's management to prepare and present proposals, bids, and tenders and assists AES management in negotiating service agreements and pricing, when and as needed.
- Effectively uses tools to manage and build customer relationships, including entertainment, business calls, technical support, conferences, and other appropriate outreach.
- Remains continually abreast of changes, technology, and trends that can lead to improvements in AES products and services.
- Develops and maintains in-depth knowledge of Company products and services.
- Supports and participates in AES's continual improvement program in conformity with ISO requirements.
- Conducts special projects and all other duties as assigned by the Technical Sales and Support Manager and/or divisional management.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High school diploma or GED; Associate's or Technical Degree in Engineering, Chemistry (or other degree relevant to the position) is preferred.
2. Successful completion of an AES-approved mud school.
3. Mus have drilling fluids experience in one of the following regions: STX, ETX/NLA, or OK.
4. At least eight (8) combined years of prior hands-on experience as a drilling fluids engineer or in a technical advisor role.
5. Substantial prior sales, business development, and/or marketing work experience in the drilling fluids or oilfield service industry is preferred.
6. Valid driver's license and the maintenance of a driving record satisfactory to AES.
7. Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (including strong Microsoft Excel skills) and Outlook, and strong internet research skills.
About AES Drilling Fluids
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Industry
Oil and gas extraction
Company size
501 - 1,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Houston, TX, US
Year founded
2006