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Directional Drilling Specialist / Drilling Services

Weatherford

Nisku, AB, Canada

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About the role

Join our team as a Directional Drilling Field Specialist and leverage cutting-edge technology to deliver premium directional drilling and downhole services. This hands-on leadership role combines technical expertise with team management, ensuring safe and economical wellsite operations while achieving precise target paths for our valued customers.

 

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise wellsite directional drilling operations to achieve target paths safely and economically

  • Oversee bottom hole assembly (BHA) configuration according to engineering specifications

  • Manage operation, inspection, and maintenance of motors and downhole tools at rig sites

  • Execute Rotary Steerable System (RSS) operations with precision

  • Generate comprehensive daily and final well reports, maintain accurate well profile plots, and provide directional survey data to customers

  • Supervise, mentor, and train directional drilling team members across all experience levels (DD I, DD II, DD III)

  • Collaborate with MWD teams to optimize BHA specifications and engineering parameters

  • Serve as primary communication liaison between wellsite personnel, internal teams, and customer representatives

  • Maintain detailed equipment records for all wellsite tools

  • Support marketing, sales, and promotion of company products and services

  • Enforce all safety protocols, participate in mandatory safety meetings, and demonstrate unwavering commitment to Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental standards

 

Skills and Education

  • Minimum 2+ years of directional drilling experience required

  • 2+ years of experience as a Driller or Derrick-hand

  • Hands-on experience with Rotary Steerable tools

  • Comprehensive knowledge of Drilling Systems products and services

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to effectively interact with rig-site personnel at all levels

  • Strong problem-solving abilities with capacity to work independently with minimal supervision

  • Outstanding organizational, troubleshooting, and teamwork skills

  • Positive attitude with high degree of self-discipline and motivation

 

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