Commercial Lead: Directional Drilling Services (Vaca Muerta)

Open Function (Openfn); Neuquén; On-site; ARS 185,448,000 - 278,173,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Commercial Lead for Directional Drilling Services in the Vaca Muerta basin. You will drive the commercial strategy, manage the full sales cycle, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver value to operators like YPF and Tecpetrol.

With 10+ years in directional drilling or related tools, you will translate technical data into commercial advantages, maintain CRM pipelines, and ensure compliance with HSE standards across activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Directional Drilling, MWD/LWD, motors, RSS or BHA optimization.
• Strong understanding of wellbore data interpretation, drilling KPIs and performance drivers.
• Experience with operators in shale basins like Vaca Muerta or similar.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the commercial strategy for Directional Drilling Services in the Vaca Muerta basin.
• Manage the full sales cycle: prospecting, scoping, pricing, proposals and contract negotiations.
• Build and maintain relationships with key operators and drilling contractors.

Skills

Directional Drilling

MWD/LWD

Motors

RSS

BHA optimization

Job description

Baker Hughes is seeking a Commercial Lead for Directional Drilling Services in the Vaca Muerta basin. You will drive the commercial strategy, manage the full sales cycle, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver value to operators like YPF and Tecpetrol.

With 10+ years in directional drilling or related tools, you will translate technical data into commercial advantages, maintain CRM pipelines, and ensure compliance with HSE standards across activities.