Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Measurement While Drilling (MWD) Operator and be at the forefront of drilling technology and safety! In this vital role, you will operate advanced measurement-while-drilling equipment on oil rigs ensuring precise data collection and smooth drilling operations. Your expertise will help optimize wellbore placement, enhance safety protocols, and support successful project outcomes. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in challenging environments while honing your mechanical and operational skills.
Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor MWD equipment to collect real-time data during drilling operations, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
- Assist with rigging, setup, and maintenance of drilling tools and equipment.
- Troubleshoot mechanical or technical issues with drilling equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.
- Manage crew activities related to equipment operation, safety procedures, and adherence to OSHA standards.
- Follow strict safety protocols, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as respiratory protection and outdoor work gear.
- Support horizontal drilling projects within oil & gas extraction operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Assists in LWD log generation and delivery.
- Assists shop technicians in checking and preparing MWD/LWD equipment for the job.
- Assists in the management of inventory and supplies required at the well site.
- Assists the Senior and Lead MWD Operators in the preparation of required reports.
- Participates in post job debriefings.
- Perform other relevant duties as required.
Skills
- Proven ability to troubleshoot equipment issues efficiently to minimize operational delays.
- Experience working on oil rigs or construction sites with outdoor exposure in various weather conditions is a plus.
- Learns quickly and adapts to new problems and situations.
- Pursues every job with drive and determination.
- Uses logic to solve problems with effective solutions.
- Is personally committed to continual improvement and customer satisfaction.
- Listens and is able to communicate effectively with managers and peers, both written and verbally.
- Able to understand and follow instructions.
- Presents self with professional appearance and behavior.
- Ability to multi-task.
Qualifications
- High School diploma, GED equivalent required
Preferred Qualifications
- 6 months minimum MWD Operator Trainee experience or equivalent.
- Bachelor’s degree
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EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE
Equipment and software used in performing the essential job functions include but are not limited to:
- Computers,
- MS Office Word, Power Point and Excel,
- Email
Physical Job Requirements.
- Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry under 45 lbs., perceive depth and operate a motor vehicle.
- Conditions may include working inside and/or outside. May work around machines with moving parts and moving objects. Working near radiant and electrical energy. Working closely with others or working alone. Working extended or irregular hours and travelling by all possible modes of transportation.
- Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing the essential job function include but not limited to computers and related equipment, calculators, copiers, fax machines, telephone and vehicles. Ability to wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to, safety glasses, hardhat, reinforced toed shoes, FRC coveralls, gloves, and ear plugs or muffs
Limitations & Disclaimer
This job description describes the general duties and responsibilities and physical requirements associated with the position; it is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or skills required for the position.
The general duties and responsibilities and physical requirements associated with the position are subject to modification in order to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some physical requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health or safety to themselves or others.
This job description neither states nor implies that the listed general duties and responsibilities and physical requirements associated with the position are the only tasks expected of an employee. An employee is also required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related tasks requested by their supervisor and not in violation of any applicable laws, regulations, or rules.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. To perform this job successfully, an employee must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty, responsibility, and physical requirement proficiently.
Pay: $93,000.00 - $122,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
