Directional Drilling Supervisor - Sperry

Halliburton Energy Services; Nisku; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Halliburton Energy Services in Nisku, Alberta, is seeking a Directional Drilling Supervisor for Sperry Drilling Svcs. You will supervise on-site DD operations, project well paths, and coordinate with MWD engineers to ensure equipment readiness and accurate data reporting.

The role requires field DD experience, high school diploma, and a STEM degree preferred; a Class 5 driver's license is mandatory. This is an on-site, full-time position with a focus on safety, documentation, and performance

Qualifications

• Requires completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of two years of field experience in Directional Drilling, L/MWD, or SDL required.
• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline is preferred.
• Must have a Class 5 non-GDL driver's license and able to provide a copy of driver's abstract.
• Must be able to provide a copy of drivers' abstract.
• Reading comprehension and writing skills are required.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, provides on-site supervision of the Directional Drilling process including projection of well path to predetermined target coordinates.
• Serves in a subordinate role on any job.
• Understands principles of Bottom Hole assembly selection and aspects of DD performance and ensures that BHA's are assembled as planned including correct make-up torque, doping and handling.
• Proficient in the use of DD computer software and able to assist in provision of advice and analysis to the client representative at the well site.
• This shall include all survey calculations and well path projections.
• Proficient in updating well profile plots and providing client representative with accurate directional survey data.
• Aware of client's requirements with regards to surveying procedures.
• Assists in the completion of a daily DD report, BHA performance report for each BHA run, completion of all service tickets and relevant paperwork (well data spreadsheet, lesson learned/best practice, End of Job Customer Survey (EJCS) and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) forms).
• Familiar with the DD aspects of the client's approved drilling program.
• Assists in the inspection of all DD company equipment delivered on the work site.
• Interfaces with the MWD engineer to ensure BHA compatibility, planned operating parameters are within specification and correct toolface references are applied.
• Maintains records of all DD equipment at well site including dimensional data and condition.
• Ensure that all equipment is laid out after use in accordance with company procedures and manifested for backload at the end of the job.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Directional Drilling

Field experience

Reading & writing skills

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's Degree in STEM (preferred)

Class 5 driver's license

Tools

DD software

BHA planning

Job description

Directional Drilling Supervisor - Sperry

Date: Sep 3, 2026

Location: Nisku, AB, CA, T9E 7R6

We are looking for the right people - people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world's largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry.

Job Duties

• Under general supervision, provides on-site supervision of the Directional Drilling (DD) process including projection of well path to predetermined target coordinates.
• Serves in a subordinate role on any job.
• Understands principles of Bottom Hole assembly (BHA) selection and aspects of DD performance and ensures that BHA's are assembled as planned including correct make-up torque, doping and handling.
• Proficient in the use of DD computer software and able to assist in provision of advice and analysis to the client representative at the well site.
• This shall include all survey calculations and well path projections.
• Proficient in updating well profile plots and providing client representative with accurate directional survey data.
• Aware of client's requirements with regards to surveying procedures.
• Assists in the completion of a daily DD report, BHA performance report for each BHA run, completion of all service tickets and relevant paperwork (well data spreadsheet, lesson learned/best practice, End of Job Customer Survey (EJCS) and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) forms).
• Familiar with the DD aspects of the client's approved drilling program.
• Assists in the inspection of all DD company equipment delivered on the work site.
• Interfaces with the MWD engineer to ensure BHA compatibility, planned operating parameters are within specification and correct toolface references are applied.
• Maintains records of all DD equipment at well site including dimensional data and condition.
• Ensure that all equipment is laid out after use in accordance with company procedures and manifested for backload at the end of the job.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of two years of field experience in Directional Drilling, L/MWD, or SDL required.
• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline is preferred.
• Must have a Class 5 non-GDL driver's license and able to provide a copy of driver's abstract.
• Must be able to provide a copy of drivers' abstract.
• Reading comprehension and writing skills are required.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations are preferred.

Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

Location

1400 5th Street,Nisku,Alberta,T9E 7R6, Canada

Requisition Number: 211396
Experience Level: Experienced Hire
Job Family: Operations
Product Service Line: Sperry Drilling Svcs
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

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Compensation Information

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.