Directional Driller

NES Fircroft; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Field Specialist – Directional Systems to lead directional drilling operations across onshore oil and gas projects in Australia. You will provide expert technical support for MWD/LWD systems, interpret real-time data, and ensure safe, efficient drilling aligned with project objectives.

The role requires strong hands-on experience with directional drilling technologies, ability to work in remote field locations, and adherence to health, safety, and quality standards

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering/technical qualification preferred.
• Significant experience in directional drilling operations.
• Experience with onshore/offshore drilling environments.
• Experience with complex well trajectories and drilling programs.
• Experience with Baker Hughes directional technologies and MWD/LWD systems is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute directional drilling operations per approved programs.
• Steer and maintain wellbore trajectory to planned targets.
• Operate directional drilling systems and Baker Hughes technologies.
• Monitor MWD/LWD tools for real-time data.
• Monitor performance and optimize drilling parameters.
• Analyze formation evaluation data while drilling.
• Troubleshoot equipment and resolve field issues.
• Ensure compliance with Baker Hughes procedures, client specs, safety standards.

Skills

Directional drilling

MWD/LWD operation

Real-time data interpretation

Troubleshooting

Health, safety & QA

Remote field work

Wellbore trajectory control

Education

Engineering/technical qualification preferred

Tools

Baker Hughes directional technologies

MWD/LWD software

Job description

Position Summary

The Field Specialist – Directional Systems is responsible for planning, executing, and supporting directional drilling operations across onshore oil and gas developments in Australia. The role provides specialized technical expertise in directional drilling and Measurement While Drilling (MWD) / Logging While Drilling (LWD) systems to ensure drilling activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with engineering standards and project objectives.

The position supports time sensitive drilling programs across major energy projects and requires the application of advanced technical knowledge, real time drilling analysis, and operational decision making in complex field environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute directional drilling operations in accordance with approved drilling programs and well objectives.
• Steer and maintain the wellbore trajectory to achieve planned directional targets and operational parameters.
• Operate directional drilling systems and Baker Hughes directional drilling technologies.
• Operate and monitor Measurement While Drilling (MWD) and Logging While Drilling (LWD) tools for real time data acquisition and transmission.
• Monitor drilling performance and optimize drilling parameters to improve efficiency and well delivery outcomes.
• Gather, interpret, and analyze formation evaluation data while drilling.
• Troubleshoot directional drilling equipment and resolve technical issues during field operations.
• Ensure all drilling activities comply with Baker Hughes procedures, client specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in project specific induction and training requirements before mobilization to rig sites.
• Prepare and maintain daily operational reports and technical documentation.
• Complete End of Well reports detailing drilling performance, operational outcomes, and technical observations.
• Liaise with drilling teams, rig personnel, clients, and internal stakeholders to support safe and efficient project execution.
• Contribute to knowledge transfer and support operational best practices within project teams.

Technical Skills and Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of directional drilling principles and wellbore placement techniques.
• Strong experience operating directional drilling systems.
• Experience operating MWD and/or LWD tools and associated software systems.
• Ability to interpret drilling and formation evaluation data in real time.
• Knowledge of drilling hydraulics, drilling mechanics, and optimization techniques.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem solving capability.
• Understanding of health, safety, environmental, and quality standards within oil and gas operations.
• Ability to work effectively in remote field locations and high pressure operational environments.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant engineering, technical, or oil and gas industry qualification preferred.
• Significant industry experience supporting directional drilling operations.
• Demonstrated experience in onshore or offshore oil and gas drilling environments.
• Experience working on directional drilling projects involving complex well trajectories and drilling programs.
• Experience with Baker Hughes directional technologies and MWD/LWD systems is highly desirable.

Work Environment

• Rotation based field assignment across remote project locations.
• Frequent travel and deployment to drilling rigs and operational sites.
• Work performed in challenging field environments and operational conditions.
• Assignment duration is project based and limited to approved project timelines.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.