What does a solids control technician do?

As a solids control technician, you work alongside other oil and gas service members at a drilling site or well. Your main responsibilities are to operate and to maintain the solids control equipment, which is used to separate solid particles and debris from the drilling fluids so that fluids are safe to recycle. The qualifications you need are a high school diploma or GED certificate, mechanical ability, and problem-solving skills. Employers prefer candidates with solids control training. The career offers opportunities in onshore and offshore drilling sites.