MWD Operator III

Scientific DrillingCasper, WY
Onsite

About The Position

Scientific Drilling is looking for a MWD Operator 3. Scientific Drilling is an independent directional drilling and wellbore navigation, surveying and logging Service Company serving customers worldwide. Our industry-leading navigation systems provide definitive wellbore placement information, enabling safer and more efficient placement of tightly spaced wellbores throughout the world. We are motivated by crafting innovative and elegant solutions to technically challenging problems.

Requirements

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Supports the MWD Coordinator as required.
  • Ability to act as MWD Coordinator for short terms as needed.
  • Reviews and appraises the performance of subordinates.
  • May attend pre-spud, DWOP, and pre-planning meetings with clients.
  • Understands company formation evaluation processes and tools.
  • Fully responsible for MWD/LWD job pre-planning and mobilization.
  • Develops and maintains positive relationships with clients to ensure repeat work.
  • Possesses advanced proficiencies for MWD/LWD services and must be certified competent as Senior MWD Operator.
  • Ensures all logs, digital data, and reports are delivered to the customers on time and meet client and company standards.
  • Effectively manages inventory and supplies required at the well site.
  • Works diligently in the initiation, investigation and close out of Non-Conformance Reports.
  • Provides quality solutions to the customer's questions, requests, or problems.
  • Provides quality service related to job preparation and planning.
  • Responsible for supervision, training, and development of any Lead, Second and Trainee MWD Operators.
  • Advanced knowledge of the oilfield industry and MWD/LWD tools and services.
  • Manages own personal development and maintains current competencies described in the Education, Experience, Certification and Training section.
  • Works under the supervision of Senior MWD Operators.
  • Provides pre-job and post-job support.
  • Possesses advanced knowledge of rig-up and rig-down at the well site.
  • Able to prepare and troubleshoot all MWD/LWD tools.
  • Responsible for LWD log generation and delivery.
  • Supervises shop technicians in checking and preparing MWD/LWD equipment for the job.
  • Responsible for generation of required reports.
  • Leads post job debriefings.
  • Perform other relevant duties as required.
  • Actively supports Quality Management Systems, requirements and initiatives.
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