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Aberdeen - Field Prof-Directional Driller, II
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Aberdeen City, Aberdeen, Aberdeen City Area, AB10, Scotland, UK
Listed on 2026-07-22
Listing for:
Halliburton
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-22
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Field/Service Technician
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Duties
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Under general supervision, provides on-site supervision of the Directional Drilling (DD) process including projection of well path to predetermined target coordinates.
- Understands principles of Bottom Hole assembly (BHA) selection and aspects of DD performance and ensures that BHA's are assembled as planned including correct make-up torque, doping and handling.
- Proficient in the use of DD computer software and able to assist in provision of advice and analysis to the client representative at the well site.
- This shall include all survey calculations and well path projections.
- Proficient in updating well profile plots and providing client representative with accurate directional survey data.
- Aware of client's requirements with regards to surveying procedures.
- Assists in the completion of a daily DD report, BHA performance report for each BHA run, completion of all service tickets and relevant paperwork (well data spreadsheet, lesson learned/best practice, End of Job Customer Survey (EJCS) and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) forms).
- Familiar with the DD aspects of the client's approved drilling program.
- Assists in the inspection of all DD company equipment delivered on the work site.
- Interfaces with the MWD engineer to ensure BHA compatibility, planned operating parameters are within specification and correct toolface references are applied.
- Maintains records of all DD equipment at well site including dimensional data and condition.
- Ensure that all equipment is laid out after use in accordance with company procedures and manifested for backload at the end of the job.
- Participates in performance improvement initiatives.
- Requires ability to read and interpret designed well plans, directional survey information and other well site data.
- Ability to demonstrate technical aptitude of required standards.
- Must possess good communication, arithmetic, data entry and recording skills.
- Must possess relevant rig safety certificates.
- This is a field position.
- Requires completion of a high school diploma or equivalent, and a minimum of three years of field experience in Directional Drilling, L/MWD, or SDL, with at least six months in DD.
- Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline is preferred.
Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation
LocationHowemoss Crescent, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, AB21 0GN
, United Kingdom
Requisition Number:210400
Experience Level: Experienced Hire
Job Family:
Engineering/Science/Technology
Product Service Line:
Sperry Drilling Svcs
Full Time / Part Time:
Full-time
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Compensation InformationCompensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
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