Scientific Drilling · 2 months ago
MWD/LWD Maintenance and Tech Support Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expScientific Drilling Inc. is an independent directional drilling and wellbore navigation service company. They are seeking a MWD/LWD Maintenance and Tech Support Engineer to support the assembly and maintenance of drilling tools, conduct troubleshooting, and manage operational data to enhance workflow efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Support assembly and maintenance of MWD/LWD/RSS tools and BHAs
Conduct equipment test and troubleshooting as needed to find failure root cause
Document failure analysis and root cause findings and provide feedback to other groups such as Manufacturing and Engineering as well as clients
Operational and shop data analysis and management to ensure proper data flow to other SDI groups involved, in particular Operations
Identify and document product and procedure improvements and drive implementation
Coordinate assembly processes and production output based on client needs
Direct and train workshop personnel to ensure assembled tools and BHAs will meet operational requirements
Stand in for Manager Prototype Assembly and assume managerial duties if needed included supply chain management
Willing to perform all other reasonable duties as assigned but not specified in this description
Qualification
Required
Several years MWD field experience
Profound technical knowledge related to tool assembly and testing
Organizational skills to coordinate and optimize complex workflows
Communication skills to interact with internal and external clients as well as other support groups
As a minimum SAP basic experience, ideally more in-depth experience with SAP (work-order process, inventory management etc.)
Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry 50 lbs., perceive depth and operate a motor vehicle
Conditions may include working inside and/or outside. May work around machines with moving parts and moving objects. Working near radiant and electrical energy. Working closely with others or working alone. Working extended or irregular hours and travelling by all possible modes of transportation
Ability to wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to, safety glasses, hardhat, reinforced toed shoes, coveralls, gloves, and ear plugs or muffs, required
Preferred
Ideally Bachelor of Science degree in technical discipline, as a minimum associate degree or equivalent
Ideally more than 3 years related job experience or equivalent
Ideally with SDI system
Company
Scientific Drilling
THE ULTIMATE PARTNER IN WELLBORE PLACEMENT Scientific Drilling International is an independent service provider offering a complete high accuracy wellbore placement and drilling solution.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kieran Duggan
Chief Financial Officer
Jim Towle
Founder
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