Progressive
MWD Field Engineer
Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaPosted 1 weeks ago
- Salary
- AED 10k–18k a month· est.
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Mid level
- Field
- Energy & Sustainability
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
We are seeking experienced MWD (Measurement While Drilling) Engineers to support directional drilling operations on land-based projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and optimization of MWD systems while delivering accurate real-time downhole data to support drilling performance and well placement objectives. Key Responsibilities • Operate and maintain MWD tools and surface equipment during drilling operations. • Monitor and transmit real-time drilling, survey, and formation evaluation data. • Perform survey management and ensure data quality throughout drilling operations. • Support directional drilling teams with accurate toolface, inclination, and azimuth information. • Troubleshoot and resolve MWD tool failures both at surface and downhole. • Prepare operational reports, surveys, and well documentation. • Ensure compliance with client requirements, HSE standards, and company procedures. • Coordinate with Directional Drillers, Drilling Supervisors, and Rig Personnel to optimize drilling performance. Requirements • Minimum 3+ years of MWD field experience in directional drilling operations. • Hands-on experience with Tolteq MWD systems. • Experience operating Positive Pulse telemetry systems. • Strong understanding of directional drilling principles and survey management. • Experience working in 12¼" and 16" hole sections preferred. • Ability to troubleshoot MWD hardware and software issues independently. • Excellent communication and reporting skills. • Willingness to work rotational assignments in remote field locations. Let op: vacaturefraude Helaas komt vacaturefraude steeds vaker voor. We waarschuwen je voor mogelijke misleiding: * Wij zullen nooit via WhatsApp of in een videogesprek vragen om jouw persoonlijke gegevens (zoals een kopie van je ID, bankgegevens of BSN). * Twijfel je over de echtheid van een vacature of contactpersoon? Neem dan altijd rechtstreeks contact met ons op via de officiële contactgegevens op onze website. Important: job fraud Unfortunately, job fraud is becoming more common. Beware of such scams: * We will never ask for personal information (such as a copy of your ID, bank details, or social security number) via WhatsApp or during a video call. * If you're unsure whether a vacancy or contact person is legitimate, please reach out to us directly using the official contact details on our website.
Requirements
Minimum 3+ years of MWD field experience in directional drilling operations. Hands-on experience with Tolteq MWD systems. Experience operating Positive Pulse telemetry systems. Strong understanding of directional drilling principles and survey management. Experience working in 12¼" and 16" hole sections preferred. Ability to troubleshoot MWD hardware and software issues independently. Excellent communication and reporting skills. Willingness to work rotational assignments in remote field locations.
Responsibilities
Operate and maintain MWD tools and surface equipment during drilling operations. Monitor and transmit real-time drilling, survey, and formation evaluation data. Perform survey management and ensure data quality throughout drilling operations. Support directional drilling teams with accurate toolface, inclination, and azimuth information. Troubleshoot and resolve MWD tool failures both at surface and downhole. Prepare operational reports, surveys, and well documentation. Ensure compliance with client requirements, HSE standards, and company procedures. Coordinate with Directional Drillers, Drilling Supervisors, and Rig Personnel to optimize drilling performance.
Skills
- Tolteq MWD systems
- Positive Pulse telemetry systems
- MWD (Measurement While Drilling)
- directional drilling principles
- survey management
- toolface, inclination, azimuth data
- data quality assurance
- troubleshooting MWD hardware
- troubleshooting MWD software
- real-time data transmission
- operational reporting
- well documentation
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