Directional Driller Specialist

Schlumberger Limited; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Job summary

Schlumberger Canada Limited is seeking an experienced Directional Driller Specialist to join our field team in Alberta, with additional work in British Columbia. You will steer wells at rig sites using SLB directional drilling technology, ensuring safe and efficient service delivery across Alberta and BC.

The role requires strong directional drilling expertise in SAGD and heavy oil, plus the ability to make real-time drilling decisions in a fast-paced field environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field.

Responsibilities

• Execute directional drilling operations at rig sites using SLB technology to safely and accurately steer wells.
• Identify and manage operational risks through job risk analysis and established service delivery processes.
• Collaborate with Directional Drillers, MWD Specialists, and customers to support safe and efficient wellsite operations.
• Maintain compliance with company, customer, and regulatory standards through required assessments and wellsite inspections.
• Participate in Service Quality, HSE, and continuous improvement initiatives, implementing action plans as required.
• Build and maintain effective customer relationships while supporting the delivery of SLB products and services.

Skills

Directional drilling

SAGD

Heavy oil

MWD

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field

Tools

SLB technology

Job description

Operations (Engineers, Geoscience, Specialists, Operators)

SLB is seeking an experienced Directional Driller Specialist to join our team in Alberta. In this field-based role, you will be responsible for steering wells at rig sites using SLB directional drilling technology, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable service delivery to our customers. The role involves field assignments primarily across Alberta, with additional work in British Columbia.

We are looking for someone with strong directional drilling expertise, particularly in SAGD and heavy oil operations, who is comfortable making real-time drilling decisions in a fast-paced field environment. The ideal candidate works effectively under pressure, collaborates closely with other Directional Drillers, MWD (Measurement While Drilling) Specialists, and rig personnel, and brings strong analytical and problem-solving skills to support safe and efficient well delivery.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Execute directional drilling operations at rig sites using SLB technology to safely and accurately steer wells.
• Identify and manage operational risks through job risk analysis and established service delivery processes.
• Collaborate with Directional Drillers, MWD Specialists, and customers to support safe and efficient wellsite operations.
• Maintain compliance with company, customer, and regulatory standards through required assessments and wellsite inspections.
• Participate in Service Quality, HSE, and continuous improvement initiatives, implementing action plans as required.
• Build and maintain effective customer relationships while supporting the delivery of SLB products and services.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of directional drilling experience is required.
• Previous SAGD and heavy oil directional drilling experience is required.
• Experience working in Western Canadian drilling operations is considered an asset.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and analytical problem-solving skills, with the ability to perform effectively under pressure.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and ability to operate an SLB vehicle.
• Ability to travel to and work at rig sites across Alberta and British Columbia.
• Must be legally authorized to work and reside in Canada without company sponsorship.

Schlumberger Canada Limited is committed to workplace diversity and employment equity and supports initiatives to enhance employment opportunities for local workforces and Indigenous Persons.

Come join SLB and be part of one of the world's most diverse and inclusive groups of industry experts. A global technology company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. Together, we create groundbreaking technology that unlocks access to energy while reducing environmental impact. For more information, visit slb.com .

Insurance

Health, vision, and dental insurance for you and your dependents available from day one.

Learning Opportunities

Global adventure, broad exposure, and limitless learning await you. You'll be part of the most multi-cultural and diverse team of experts in any industry, anywhere.

Diverse and Inclusive

Our exceptional and diverse people are the pulse and spirit of who we are. Every day, you will enrich your knowledge in an environment where differences in thought, creativity and experiences are embraced.

About Us

We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all.

Global in outlook, local in practice – and with a united, shared passion for discovering solutions, we hire talented, driven people and support them to succeed, personally and professionally.

SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation / modification to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in the interview process, please contact [e-mail] to request assistance. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

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