Halliburton · 2 days ago
Directional Drilling Field Professional (II - Senior - General)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expHalliburton is one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry. The Directional Drilling Field Professional II provides on-site execution and technical support for directional drilling operations, ensuring the well is drilled accurately to target while meeting client, safety, and quality standards.
EnergyNatural ResourcesOil and GasRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Provide on-site supervision of directional drilling (DD) operations, including well path projection to planned target coordinates
Interpret and execute designed well plans, survey data, and drilling programs
Support BHA selection, assembly, and performance, ensuring proper make-up torque, doping, handling, and toolface orientation
Interface with MWD/LWD engineers to ensure BHA compatibility, operating parameters, and survey integrity
Perform and verify directional survey calculations, trajectory projections, and wellbore updates using DD software
Maintain accurate well profile plots and provide reliable directional data to the client representative
Ensure compliance with customer surveying procedures and reporting requirements
Prepare and submit required documentation, including:
Daily DD reports
BHA performance reports
Service tickets
Well data spreadsheets
Lessons learned and best practices
EJCS and KPI forms
Inspect DD equipment delivered to the wellsite and maintain records of equipment condition and dimensional data
Ensure all DD equipment is properly laid out, documented, and manifested for backload at the end of the job
Participate in continuous improvement and performance optimization initiatives
Comply with all HSE policies, rig safety rules, and operational procedures
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Minimum 3 years of field experience in Directional Drilling, L/MWD, or SDL, including at least 6 months of DD experience
Ability to read and interpret directional well plans, survey data, and drilling parameters
Proficiency with Directional Drilling software and wellbore surveying tools
Strong technical aptitude, including basic calculations, data entry, and documentation
Effective communication skills to interact with clients, rig crews, and internal teams
Must hold required rig safety certifications as applicable
Willingness to work in a field-based environment, including rotations and challenging operating conditions
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive and affordable benefits package
Wide range of programs designed to help you thrive at work and at home
Company
Halliburton
Halliburton is an energy company that specializes in managing geological data, drilling, well construction, and production optimization.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Jeffrey Miller
President and Chief Executive Officer
Dan Gleitman
Director, Intellectual Assets & External Technology at Halliburton
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