Drilling Fluids Specialist Trainee (Finance)

WHY JOIN NEWPARK?
One of Newpark's Core Values is Excellence. It means we are committed to delivering value through performance, innovation and service quality and that commitment starts with YOU! Newpark is a place where you can challenge yourself in new and exciting ways and work in an environment that supports and values you. Here at Newpark we are committed to finding, developing, retaining, and rewarding the very best and providing an environment where our employees can grow both professionally and personally.

WHO WE ARE Newpark was founded in 1932 as a mining company in Park City, Utah and is now headquartered in The Woodlands, TX. We have grown into a global Technology leader in not only the oil and gas market but many others as well. We are focused in 3 areas that include Fluids Systems, Mats & Integrated Services, and Industrial Minerals. We have a footprint in over 20 countries throughout North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific and we employ over2,000 employees.

WHAT WE DO Newpark is changing the paradigm in the industries we serve, developing new ways to help customers drive operating efficiencies while working in harmony with the environment and improving community relations.
Newpark Fluids Systems provides value-added fluids solutions, products, and services to thousands of wells around the world.
Excalibar Minerals is a quality processor and supplier of industrial minerals. Our main advantage over competitors is our ability to offer direct import capabilities to key geographic regions we work in.
Newpark Mats& Integrated Servicesprovides leading edge matting solutions and worksite construction services to diverse industry segments around the globe.

WHAT WE VALUE We maintain an unwavering commitment to act in accordance with our Core Values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, and Accountability which ensure our customers receive the best products and services we can offer and that you experience a safe workplace where you can thrive:

Safety - Protecting each other like family while sustaining the environment in which we work. .
Integrity - Acting honestly, ethically, and responsibly in all aspects of our business.
Respect - Dealing fairly and openly with employees, customers, suppliers and community.
Excellence - Delivering value through performance, innovation and service quality.
Accountability - Using good judgment and taking responsibility for our actions.

Essential Functions Newpark's Mud School is a 24-month program that will provide all the necessary training (classroom and field based) to become a fully qualified Drilling Fluids Specialist. • Successful candidates will complete their initial 6-week classroom training at our Fluids Technology Center in Katy, TX and will then begin their on-location training in their assigned region.
• Regions will be assigned based on the trainee's home location. RELOCATION NOT REQUIRED.
• On-location training schedules are typically 14 days-on and 14 days-off.
• Required travel, accommodations, uniforms and safety equipment will be paid by the Company.
• Trainees will be eligible for all employee benefits and a pay increase once training is successfully completed.
Drilling Fluids Specialists will be responsible for the following once training is complete:
1. Operate Newpark proprietary fluid systems safely and control the fluid within defined specifications. Troubleshoot and repair drilling fluid situations. Recognize drilling problems and implement solutions.
2. Interface with rig contractor, operator and other service companies to improve efficiencies in drilling operations. Represent the Company and the Operator's best interests through accurate, professional, effective interaction with pertinent personnel by demonstrating current industry level of expertise.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of Company drilling fluids products.
4. Perform complete, accurate and timely well-site analysis of all drilling fluids parameters required by the Company and/or Operator.
5. Responsible for advising the operator to resolve any problems which occur at the drilling site and remaining onsite until the problem is resolved, e.g. lost circulation, gas kicks, chemical contamination.
6. Assist in the efficient operation of the solids control equipment.
7. Advise all rig personnel on the safe handling of company's products and supply information on toxicity of drilling fluid products. Lead safety meetings.
8. Order, maintain and return accurate stocks of drilling fluids products. Reconcile drilling fluids product usage with warehouse supplies. Develop contingency plans if needed to correct inventory shortages.
9. Generate and maintain accurate and timely drilling fluid reports and records using Company applications and software, e.g. Mud Reports, final well summary, daily drilling fluid report., Materials Concentration Forms, Drilling Fluids Recaps.
10. Ensure well is ready for billing at rig release, e.g. reconciling inventory, ensuring tickets completed, signed and submitted.
11. Other duties and projects as assigned.
Education & Experience Requirements High School Diploma or educational equivalent. Entry level. Under training supervision acquires knowledge of drilling operations and relationships to drilling fluids. Entry level understanding of solids control equipment, screens and fluid relationships to Drilling Waste Management processes. Uses software to complete reports. Entry level knowledge of product supply chain, forecasting and rig site ordering processes. Position Summary Under direct supervision, trains with experienced drilling fluids specialists to provide onsite services to the operator by measuring and testing the running of fluid mixing and pumping, including technical analysis and specific recommendations for controlling fluid properties. Handles special projects, as assigned. How To Apply Register to create an account then search for the vacancy. Click Apply to complete your application online.

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Newpark Resources, Inc. is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Manager, HR Governance & Compliance at HRcompliance@newpark.com .