Job Description
Scientific Drilling is looking for a MWD/LWD/RSS Maintenance and Tech Support Engineer to work at our Houston, TX Facility. Scientific Drilling is an independent directional drilling and wellbore navigation, surveying and logging Service Company serving customers worldwide. Our industry leading navigation systems provide definitive wellbore placement information, enabling safer and more efficient placement of tightly spaced wellbores throughout the world. We are motivated by crafting innovative and elegant solutions to technically challenging problems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Technical
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
Managerial
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
Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Several years MWD field experience, ideally with SDI system
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.)
Education, ExperienceRequirements:
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 experience
Location, Physical Requirements, and PPE:
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.
Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing the essential job function include but not limited to computers and related equipment, calculators, copiers, fax machines, telephone and vehicles. 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.
Limitations and Disclaimer:
This job description describes the general duties and responsibilities, and physical requirements associated with the position; it is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or skills required for the position.
The general duties and responsibilities and physical requirements associated with the position are subject to modification in order to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some physical requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health or safety to themselves or others.
This job description neither states nor implies that the listed general duties and responsibilities and physical requirements associated with the position are the only tasks expected of an employee. An employee is also required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related tasks requested by their supervisor and not in violation of any applicable laws, regulations, or rules.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. To perform this job successfully, an employee must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty, responsibility, and physical requirement proficiently.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Technical
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
Managerial
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
Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Several years MWD field experience, ideally with SDI system
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.)
Education, ExperienceRequirements:
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 experience
Location, Physical Requirements, and PPE:
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.
Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing the essential job function include but not limited to computers and related equipment, calculators, copiers, fax machines, telephone and vehicles. 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.
Limitations and Disclaimer:
This job description describes the general duties and responsibilities, and physical requirements associated with the position; it is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or skills required for the position.
The general duties and responsibilities and physical requirements associated with the position are subject to modification in order to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some physical requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health or safety to themselves or others.
This job description neither states nor implies that the listed general duties and responsibilities and physical requirements associated with the position are the only tasks expected of an employee. An employee is also required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related tasks requested by their supervisor and not in violation of any applicable laws, regulations, or rules.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. To perform this job successfully, an employee must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty, responsibility, and physical requirement proficiently.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The MWD/LWD Maintenance and Tech Support Engineer- post position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in Houston offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.
