LWD General Field Professional 193672

Halliburton - Houston, TX

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

Support Activities for Mining

About the position

The LWD General Field Professional is responsible for supervising the Logging-While-Drilling (LWD) process on-site, ensuring accurate data acquisition, log generation, and quality control. This role involves leading engineering efforts, providing technical consultation to clients, and ensuring that all services meet high-quality standards. The position requires effective communication and problem-solving skills to address operational challenges and foster teamwork among personnel.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site supervision of the Logging-While-Drilling (LWD) process.
• Serve as the lead engineer on most jobs, ensuring data accuracy and service quality.
• Provide technical consultation to clients on various drilling and formation evaluation aspects.
• Test all tools and equipment before, during, and after each job.
• Identify and correct operational problems to minimize service impact.
• Complete all required forms, databases, and reports accurately.
• Ensure Bottom Hole Assemblies (BHAs) are assembled as planned.
• Interface with the Directional Driller to ensure BHA compatibility and correct tool face references.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and ensure resource availability.
• Complete and distribute daily LWD reports to clients and coordinators.
• Submit accurate daily costs for LWD services where applicable.
• Assist in evaluating individual performance levels of onsite LWD personnel.
• Assist in training and developing junior personnel.
• Foster teamwork among all personnel involved in the work.

Requirements

• Proficient in LWD software and able to provide advice and analysis at the well site.
• Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of four years of field experience in LWD.
• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline is preferred.
• Completion of the basic M/LWD training program required.
• Must have successfully passed company tests or met task guideline requirements.
• Ability to demonstrate technical aptitude to required standards.
• Good communication, arithmetic, data entry, and recording skills.
• Ability to read and interpret formation well logs and directional survey information.
• Possess relevant on and offshore safety certificates.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with advanced geosteering services.
• Familiarity with drilling tendencies and mud system dynamics.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.