MWD Remote Operations Specialist – GOTEC

MS Directional

The Directional Drilling Choice

With over 30 years of industry experience, MS Directional holds an established presence in most major producing onshore oil and gas basins and is a leader in onshore directional drilling in the United States.

The GOTEC Specialist – I is responsible for ensuring service delivery of all MWD Operations, Field and Remote, as well as accuracy of all data recorded from Field and Remote Operations. This includes working with MS Directional office and R&M personnel in locating and analyzing critical data needed and assisting Job Coordinators in ensuring Field Personnel are adhering to MS Directional Policies and Best Practices for all aspects of the job. 

• Conducts Remote Operation (execution) of MWD Services
• Ensure Service Delivery of all MWD Operations by performing Pre-Run Verification of Configurations, Cross Over Angle, Total Magnetic Correction, Sensor Offsets, Magnetic Spacing, Azimuth Error Prediction, Job Paperwork Completeness, Pre-Run Troubleshooting, and Issue Capture
• Ensure Service Delivery through Post Run Analysis to include Battery Health, Shock and Vibration, Sensor Health, Deviation Request, Document collection and Storage, End of Run/Well Reporting and Customer Data Uploads
• Maintains documentation and follow-up of all issues within MS Directional R&M Databases. 
• Maintains Tool History Summaries and Symptom Analysis Data.
• Coordinates Well Planning Communication to Field Operations
• Conducts Anti-Collision Scans, Avoidance Schemes with Customer Specific Workflows and Applications
• Survey Management, Multi-Station Analysis (MSA), Advanced Real-Time Corrections and Post-Run Corrections including Customer Communication
• Responsible for live monitoring of all MWD Jobs (Remote Machines) and providing proactive support
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Proficient computer skills in MS Office Suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook as well as other business systems as required.
• Experience with or directly in MWD Field Operations and/or Remote MWD Operations.
• Extremely detail oriented with the ability to work independently as well as part of a cross functional team, prioritizing tasks with many distractions, and managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously to meet deadlines and improve overall company performance.
• Must be self-motivated, with the ability to oversee others and influence decisions, capable of identifying problems and recommending alternative solutions.
• Must be a self-starter and able to take initiative, make decisions and drive for results.
• Maintain professional demeanor in all situations and with excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills and the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels and third parties.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Observe all company safety precautions and procedures as they pertain to various environments the position may be exposed to.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years MSD MWD Field Experience or 2+ years MWD industry experience
• Must be able to work in Houston office on scheduled days 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Live in or relocate to the Houston, TX area 
• Knowledgeable in MWD Theory (Pulse and EM)
• Technical, Associates, or higher formal education degree(s)
• Proficient MWD Systems and Software knowledge (BenchTree, Noralis, Extreme EM, DigiDrill, Innova Well Seeker, EDR Systems, Wits, Witsml, etc.)
• MWD/DD Field Operations and/or Remote MWD/DD Operations.

Additional Details:

Work is primarily in a climate controlled/office environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. You are regularly required to sit, stand, or walk with occasional light lifting, bending and frequent near vision use for reading and use of computer, telephone, and other office equipment.

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