Our Measurement While Drilling Field Specialists run MWD tools and assist the Directional Drillers in surveying and monitoring oil and/or gas wells.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide accurate information during drilling of a well, such as Inclination, Azimuth, At-Bit-Inclination, Toolfaces, GammaRay, downhole pressure etc.
- Maintenance of kits and surface/downhole equipment
- Ensure accurate completion of paperwork prior to and during job
- Produce final well report at end of job
- Test surface and downhole MWD equipment
- Complete final GammaRay and Annulus Pressure plots
- Responsible for rigging up and rigging down at well site
- Work with Directional Drillers to ensure the work is meeting client expectations
- Measurement of Tubulars
- Understand proper torques of Tubulars and thread sizes; Must have knowledge of putting a BHA together
- Transport Company equipment with Company Truck to and from the well site (MWD Tools, surface kit, muleshoe subs, etc.)
- Proper maintenance and cleaning of company vehicle
- MWD Lead Field Specialists must make sure vehicle is ready for the job, rig up all equipment at rig site, measure Tubulars and do external and internal OTF’s, make sure survey and toolface information is correct and then pass on information to Directional Drillers.
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
- High School Education or GED
- Ability to work within a team to assign/check the work of others
- Provide technical/functional support
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word/Excel)
- Although not required, basic rig knowledge will be considered an asset
Work Location & Schedule
This position requires extended deployments to remote rig locations. Successful candidates should expect and be prepared for:
- Minimum 20-day continuous assignments at remote rig sites
- Potential for longer deployments based on operational requirements
- Rotation schedule typically followings a 20/10 rotation
- Accommodation provided at rig location during deployment periods
#LI-KP1
Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.
When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger – a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other’s successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford. Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.