ROC Professional -Directional Drilling Genl
Core
Lead position responsible for executing directional drilling jobs, advising clients on Bottom Hole Assembly (BHA) selection, and ensuring well path compliance with approved drilling programs.
Role type
Senior IC directional drilling engineer
Builds
Directional drilling services for the global energy industry
Domain
Oil & Gas / Drilling Engineering
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Directional Drilling (DD) operations, Bottom Hole Assembly (BHA) selection and assembly, DD computer software proficiency (survey calculations, well-to-well clearance, ellipse of uncertainty, well path projections, torque and drag modeling, vibration analysis), client interface and requirements management, equipment inspection and logistics, MWD engineer coordination, performance reporting and analysis, cost estimation, training and mentoring
Preferred skills
Performance improvement initiatives, peer reviews
Technologies
DD computer software, well data spreadsheets, BHA performance reporting tools
Responsibilities
Advise clients on BHA selection and DD performance; ensure BHA assembly meets planned specifications; provide real-time analysis and survey data to client representatives; maintain up-to-date well profile plots; complete daily DD reports and full BHA performance reports; manage equipment inspection, layout, and backload logistics; coordinate with MWD engineers for BHA compatibility; obtain client authorization for well plan deviations; submit daily cost reports; assist in training and development of junior DD personnel.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC