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 chance 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

📌 Measurement While Drilling Specialist / Drilling Services (Alberta)
🏢 Weatherford
📍 Alberta