Weatherford International Ltd

Measurement While Drilling Specialist / Drilling Services

Weatherford International Ltd • $80K — $95K *
Nisku, AB T9E 2X3In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
  • Strong teamwork abilities with leadership potential
  • Technical aptitude for field operational support
  • Basic rig knowledge is a plus
  • Willingness to work extended deployments (minimum 20-days)
  • Valid driver's license for transporting equipment

Responsibilities

  • Operate MWD tools to provide accurate real-time drilling data
  • Test, maintain, and troubleshoot MWD equipment for optimal function
  • Set up and dismantle equipment at well sites safely
  • Perform OTF measurements for tubulars
  • Assemble Bottom Hole Assembly (BHA) with appropriate specifications
  • Collaborate with Directional Drillers to ensure data accuracy
  • Complete thorough job cycle paperwork and final reports
  • Generate detailed GammaRay and annulus pressure plots

Benefits

  • Accommodation provided at rig locations during deployments
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology
  • Hands-on role in a dynamic work environment
  • Collaboration with experienced professionals in the field
  • Flexibility in rotation schedules to accommodate personal preferences
Full Job Description
Job Description

Join our team as a Measurement While Drilling Specialist and play a critical role in oil and gas drilling operations. You'll operate sophisticated MWD tools, provide real-time downhole data, and work alongside Directional Drillers to ensure accurate well surveying and monitoring. This hands-on position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic field environment.

Roles and Responsibilities
  • Run MWD tools and deliver accurate real-time drilling data including Inclination, Azimuth, At-Bit-Inclination, Toolfaces, GammaRay, and downhole pressure measurements
  • Test, maintain, and troubleshoot surface and downhole MWD equipment to ensure optimal performance
  • Rig up and rig down all equipment at well sites, ensuring proper setup and breakdown procedures
  • Measure tubulars and perform external and internal OTF's (On-The-Fly measurements)
  • Assemble BHA (Bottom Hole Assembly) with proper understanding of torques, tubulars, and thread sizes
  • Collaborate closely with Directional Drillers to verify survey and toolface information accuracy and meet client expectations
  • Complete accurate paperwork throughout the job cycle and produce comprehensive final well reports
  • Generate final GammaRay and Annulus Pressure plots upon job completion
  • Transport company equipment (MWD tools, surface kits, muleshoe subs) to and from well sites using company vehicles
  • Maintain and clean company vehicles to operational standards


Skills and Education
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel)
  • Strong teamwork abilities with capability to assign and verify work of others
  • Technical aptitude to provide functional support in field operations
  • Basic rig knowledge considered an asset (though not required)
  • Willingness to work extended deployments at remote locations (minimum 20-day continuous assignments)
  • Flexibility for typical 20/10 rotation schedules with potential for longer deployments based on operational needs
  • Valid driver's license for transporting company equipment
  • Accommodation provided at rig location during deployment periods


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About Weatherford International Ltd

Weatherford International Ltd is a multinational oilfield service company that provides innovative solutions, technology and services to the oil and gas industry. The company operates in more than 80 countries and has a network of approximately 620 locations, including manufacturing, service, research and development, and training facilities. Weatherford's product and service portfolio includes drilling services, well construction, completion, stimulation, production, and intervention services. The company was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Learn more about Weatherford International Ltd
Size
17,200 employees
Market Cap
$3.4 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
5 Year Trend
-8.7%
NASDAQ
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* Ladders Estimates

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