Drilling Advisor
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States
Houston, Texas, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeHigh School Or EquivalentOil and Gas ServicesLarge
Full TimeHigh School Or EquivalentLargeOil and Gas Services
Job Summary
Maximize drilling performance on Patterson rigs by visiting sites to coach drillers and directional drillers on standard practices and technology utilization. Communicate field learnings back into the organization and document performance improvements using EDR data, rig sensor data, and third-party sources. Work with operations personnel to identify improvement areas, train staff on rig control systems, and manage customer interactions while safely navigating work sites with PPE. This rotational role requires weekend availability, on-call status, and travel to remote locations for overnight stays.
Required Qualifications
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, managing multiple tasks and working on multiple projects simultaneously to meet challenging deadlines
- Demonstrate clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to promptly give and follow directions when working with others
- Excellent soft skills to get buy-in from operations and customers
- Ability to safely navigate drilling rig work sites including regular walking, climbing, standing, stepping, etc. during various weather conditions (day/night, outdoor hot/cold weather)
- Ability to proficiently use MS Office Suite to develop presentations, correspondence, reports, and schedules (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Physical ability to lift and carry 50 pounds independently while walking on uneven surfaces
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and crawl occasionally during visits to the field and operational work areas
- Ability to regularly travel as needed to visit worksites and support business units; may require extended travel to remote locations and/or overnight stay(s) outside normal office area
- Ability to work on weekends and be on call after hours as needed
- High School Diploma or GED
- 5+ years' experience in the drilling industry
- 2+ years in the field as a driller and/or directional driller
- Working knowledge of multiple basins within US Land Shale Plays
- Eligible to drive Company or personal vehicle for Company purposes including ability to meet requirements of Company's Vehicle Use Agreement and Driving Policy
- Ability to safely navigate work sites with occasional walking, climbing, standing, stepping, working at heights, etc., during normal operating conditions (day/night, outdoor hot/cold weather) and while utilizing designated personal protective equipment (PPE)
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