Field Specialist IV - Directional Drilling Services

Job Overview: 

The DD Field Specialist IV is a senior-level directional drilling professional responsible for leading complex wellsite operations and delivering advanced directional drilling solutions. This role requires extensive technical expertise, strong leadership at the rig site, and the ability to optimize drilling performance while ensuring strict adherence to Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) standards. The DD Field Specialist IV acts as a key technical authority and primary liaison between customers, wellsite teams, and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise complex directional drilling operations to ensure well objectives and target paths are achieved safely, accurately, and cost-effectively.
• Plan, configure, and optimize Bottom Hole Assemblies (BHA) in alignment with engineering designs and drilling programs.
• Operate, inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain Rotary Steerable Systems (RSS), motors, and other directional drilling tools at the rig site.
• Provide advanced technical guidance during critical drilling phases and resolve complex downhole challenges.
• Generate accurate daily drilling reports and comprehensive end-of-well reports documenting operational performance and services delivered.
• Maintain and interpret directional surveys, wellbore trajectory plots, and provide real-time feedback to customers.
• Supervise, mentor, and train directional drilling personnel across all experience levels (DD I, DD II, DD III).
• Collaborate closely with MWD, drilling engineers, and clients to optimize drilling parameters, BHA performance, and overall well efficiency.
• Maintain detailed equipment records, ensuring tools are tracked, inspected, and compliant with operational standards.
• Act as the primary communication focal point between the rig site, customer representatives, and internal technical teams.
• Support marketing and business development efforts through technical input, customer presentations, and promotion of company technologies.
• Enforce all safety protocols, participate in mandatory safety meetings, and ensure compliance with Weatherford’s Enterprise Excellence Process.
• Demonstrate leadership by promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring equipment is maintained in optimal operating condition.
• Travel domestically and internationally and perform duties in both onshore and offshore environments as required.

Skills:

• Expert-level directional drilling and RSS operational capability.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team development skills.
• Advanced problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities in high-pressure wellsite environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of reporting accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word (intermediate to advanced level).
• Self-motivated with a disciplined, proactive, and safety-focused mindset.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5–8+ years of directional drilling experience, including complex and high-profile wells.
• Proven hands-on experience with Rotary Steerable Systems (RSS) and advanced directional drilling technologies.
• In-depth knowledge of drilling systems products, services, and well construction practices.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision while leading wellsite teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively and work in onshore and offshore environments.

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