Field Specialist IV - LWD/DD

Baker Hughes
Australia
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 10+ yearsSkills: ["Decision-making","Problem-solving","Working under pressure","Collaboration"]

Operate and maintain LWD/MWD tools and sensors to support logging-while-drilling and directional drilling. Monitor and interpret real-time drilling and wellbore data, ensure accurate depth tracking and positioning, and troubleshoot telemetry and communication systems. Plan and execute directional drilling operations using rotary steerable systems and downhole motors, collaborate with engineers, optimize drilling parameters to reduce non-productive time, and maintain safety and compliance with drilling programs.

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Baker Hughes
Baker Hughes
1 week ago

Field Specialist IV - LWD/DD

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Job Summary

Operate and maintain LWD/MWD tools and sensors to support logging-while-drilling and directional drilling. Monitor and interpret real-time drilling and wellbore data, ensure accurate depth tracking and positioning, and troubleshoot telemetry and communication systems. Plan and execute directional drilling operations using rotary steerable systems and downhole motors, collaborate with engineers, optimize drilling parameters to reduce non-productive time, and maintain safety and compliance with drilling programs.
Location: Australia
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Operate and maintain LWD/MWD tools and sensors.
  • •Monitor and interpret real-time data (inclination, azimuth, tool face) and ensure accurate depth tracking and wellbore positioning.
  • •Troubleshoot MWD equipment and communication systems to provide real-time logging support to geologists and reservoir engineers.
  • •Plan and execute directional drilling operations, monitor well path, and adjust tool face orientation as needed.
  • •Optimize drilling parameters to reduce non-productive time and ensure compliance with drilling programs and safety standards.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Private MedicalLife InsuranceDisability Programs

Key Requirements

  • •10+ years of industry experience in drilling operations.
  • •Deep knowledge of wellbore trajectory planning.
  • •Experience with rotary steerable systems (RSS) and downhole motors.
  • •Strong understanding of telemetry systems and drilling mechanics for wellbore navigation.
  • •Proficiency in data acquisition software and strong decision-making under pressure.
Experience:10+ yearsOil and gas
Skills:Decision-makingProblem-solvingWorking under pressureCollaboration
Tech Stack:LWDMWDLogging While DrillingDirectional DrillingRotary steerable systems (RSS)Downhole motorsTelemetry systemsData acquisition softwareReal-time data

Company Brief

Baker Hughes
Provides oilfield equipment, technologies, and services for the energy industry, including drilling, production, and industrial solutions. Serves upstream, midstream, and downstream customers worldwide with products and services focused on efficiency and reliability.
Industry: Energy Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Houston, United States
Founded: 1907
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