MyPetroCareer.com · 3 hours ago
Technical Instructor (Senior – Principal) Boots & Coots Well Control
Conroe, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expMyPetroCareer.com is seeking a Senior Technical Instructor for Boots & Coots, a Halliburton service line recognized for its expertise in well control and pressure control services. The role involves delivering specialized technical training, serving as a subject matter expert, and collaborating with instructional design teams to develop training modules that enhance operational readiness and regulatory compliance.
Oil & Energy
Responsibilities
Deliver highly technical, safety-critical, and specialized training programs for internal personnel, clients, and global partners, with emphasis on Well Control, Emergency Response, Drilling Operations, Risk Management, and Well Integrity
Serve as a subject matter expert in advanced well control, blowout prevention, MPD, UBD, horizontal wells, and complex drilling engineering principles
Partner with Instructional Design throughout the curriculum lifecycle—including design, redesign, validation, and deployment—integrating offshore/onshore field experience, drilling engineering expertise, and Stress Check software applications
Develop scenario-based training, simulations, and hands-on skill demonstrations that replicate high-pressure, high-risk drilling and well intervention environments, enabling participants to apply technical knowledge in realistic conditions
Conduct detailed assessments of learning outcomes vs. course objectives, using CPI/EJCS analysis, incident investigations, and Boots & Coots competency frameworks to identify skill gaps and drive continuous improvement
Mentor, coach, and evaluate junior instructors to strengthen instructional capability and ensure consistency in technical delivery
Deliver training globally across diverse cultural and operational environments, adapting instructional approaches to meet the needs of multilingual and multicultural audiences
Maintain current knowledge of drilling engineering advancements, well control technologies, regulatory requirements, and Boots & Coots operational practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Education, or a related technical discipline
Minimum 8 years of field experience in drilling engineering, drilling operations, well intervention, or PSL operations, including hands-on exposure to well control environments and/or technical training delivery
Proven offshore and onshore operational experience, including involvement in complex drilling projects, well control events, and emergency response scenarios
Must be currently certified or fully eligible to become certified to teach IADC and IWCF Well Control (Surface and Subsea)
The ability to deliver instructor-led training across both accreditation bodies is required
Demonstrated expertise with Stress Check, drilling engineering applications, and well design analysis
Strong working knowledge of MPD, UBD, horizontal wells, and advanced well intervention practices
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and instruct diverse audiences, from field personnel to senior leaders
Bilingual or multilingual capability is highly required (Spanish, English)
Ability and willingness to travel extensively to deliver global training programs and support customer operations
Preferred
IWCF Assessor
IWCF Drilling Instructor
IADC Drilling Instructor
IADC Well Intervention Instructor
Company
MyPetroCareer.com
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2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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