The Directional Driller provides on-site supervision of the Directional Drilling (DD) process including projection of well path to predetermined target coordinates.
Understands principles of Bottom Hole assembly (BHA) selection and aspects of DD performance and ensures that BHA’s are assembled as planned including correct make-up torque, doping and handling.
Proficient in the use of DD computer software and able to assist in provision of advice and analysis to the client representative at the well site. This shall include all survey calculations and well path projections. Proficient in updating well profile plots and providing client representative with accurate directional survey data. Aware of client’s requirements with regards to surveying procedures.
Assists in the completion of a daily DD report, BHA performance report for each BHA run, completion of all service tickets and relevant paperwork (well data spreadsheet, lesson learned/best practice, End of Job Customer Survey (EJCS) and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) forms).
Familiar with the DD aspects of the client’s approved drilling program.
Assists in the inspection of all DD company equipment delivered on the work site.
Interfaces with the MWD engineer to ensure BHA compatibility, planned operating parameters are within specification and correct tool face references are applied.
Maintains records of all DD equipment at well site including dimensional data and condition.
Ensure that all equipment is laid out after use in accordance with company procedures and manifested for backload at the end of the job.
Participates in performance improvement initiatives.
Skills acquired through experience in the form of minimum 3 years driller/tool pusher or higher job exposure, or as a directional survey, or M/LWD engineer and verified through a pre-employment knowledge and skill assessment, followed by 6- 12 months working as a Field Prof-DD, I.
Requires ability to read and interpret designed well plans, directional survey information and other well site data.
Ability to demonstrate technical aptitude of required standards.
Must possess good communication, arithmetic, data entry and recording skills.
Must possess relevant rig safety certificates.
This is a field position.
- Promote and work in a team environment to achieve desired objectives.
- Must consistently be a strong advocate of the Company, and always foster a positive image to all.
- Comply with all company policies, regulatory safety regulations, and code requirements.
- Able to observe, analyze, and take appropriate action to identify and correct potential workplace safety issues, hazardous behaviors and other areas of potential risk.
- Ability to read blueprints.
- Must always be eager to learn and grow, willing to accept direction and suggestions from any number of sources, as learning opportunities.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- At least 3 years of directional drilling experience preferred.
- Must be able to follow instructions as part of a team.
- Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, dig, and reach.
- Must be able to climb ladders.
- Must be able to lift, carry, and place heavy object up to 75 lbs.
- Must possess a valid Class A CDL license, or obtain one within 30 days of hire, with a clean driving record and be both insured and insurable.
- Ability to work in ALL weather conditions; this includes extreme temperatures.
- Must have experience with construction power tools.
- Dependable, and able to communicate with your supervisor.
- Must have reliable means of transportation.
Required experience:
- Horizontal Directional Drilling: 3 years
Required license or certification:
- Valid drivers license