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We are seeking an experienced Directional Driller to support onshore and offshore drilling operations involving complex well trajectories, horizontal wells, and extended-reach drilling programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for the planning and execution of directional drilling activities, ensuring optimum well placement, drilling performance, and adherence to client objectives while maintaining the highest safety standards.
Candidates should possess Proven experience operating advanced Rotary Steerable Systems (RSS), including push-the-bit and point-the-bit technologies, in complex directional, horizontal, and extended-reach drilling applications.
Key Responsibilities- Execute directional drilling operations in accordance with the approved drilling program and well objectives.
- Operate and optimize RSS and conventional mud motor BHAs to achieve planned well trajectories.
- Monitor drilling parameters and make real-time recommendations to maximize ROP, wellbore quality, and tool performance.
- Plan and execute kickoff, build, hold, drop, tangent, horizontal, and extended-reach well sections.
- Perform well trajectory monitoring, anti-collision analysis, and directional surveys.
- Liaise closely with drilling supervisors, MWD/LWD personnel, drilling contractors, and operator representatives.
- Assist with BHA design, RSS selection, motor configuration, and drilling optimization initiatives.
- Identify and mitigate drilling dysfunctions including vibration, stick-slip, whirl, tortuosity, and hole cleaning issues.
- Prepare accurate daily reports, end-of-well reports, and operational summaries.
- Maintain compliance with company, client, and regulatory HSE requirements.
- Support troubleshooting and problem-solving during critical drilling operations.
- Minimum 5+ years' directional drilling experience.
- Proven experience drilling:
- Horizontal wells
- High-angle wells
- Extended-reach wells (ERD)
- Complex 3D directional profiles
- Strong mud motor drilling background.
- Experience with RSS and directional technologies from major service providers is advantageous.
- Experience in both onshore and offshore environments preferred.
- Exposure to carbonate, sandstone, HPHT, or challenging drilling environments is desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in remote field locations.
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