Directional Driller

KLX Energy Services; Willis (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

KLX Energy Services LLC in Willis, TX seeks a Directional Driller to execute directional drilling programs, monitor BHA performance, and provide real-time guidance to the client.

The role requires 0-2 years of field experience, a High School Diploma/GED (Associates preferred), and ability to analyze survey data and coordinate with MWD engineers. On-site, safety, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Proficient in directional drilling software and advising customers.
• Ability to analyze survey calculations and well path projections.
• Maintain up-to-date well profile plots and client reports.
• Ensure compliance with client's drilling program and approvals.
• Inspect equipment and prepare reports.
• Mentor junior offshore directional drilling personnel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Use directional drilling software to advise on a job and ensure wellbore accuracy.
• Analyze survey calculations, well-to-well clearance, and ellipse of uncertainty.
• Ensure daily directional drilling reports are completed and shared with client teams.
• Maintain BHA performance reports for each run and document equipment status.
• Coordinate with MWD engineer to ensure compatibility and parameters meet specs.
• Support training of junior staff and ensure adherence to company procedures.

Skills

Directional drilling software

BHA analysis

MWD coordination

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates Degree (Preferred)

Job description

Career Opportunities: Directional Driller (99142)

Requisition ID99142-Posted09/16/2026-Texas - Willis-Operations

KLX Energy Services LLC provides a broad range of technical solutions and equipment to our customers. We provide the right people, best equipment and most convenient locations to deliver expert energy services for every phase of the wellsite. This includes drilling, completions, re-fracing, production, workover, and plug and abandonment. From technical services and wireline to rentals and accommodations, we keep our customers operations running economically, effectively and safely.

At KLX, you'll work side-by-side with devoted professionals. You’ll enjoy the benefits of a strong and evolving company; such as excellent compensation and benefits packages, limitless opportunities for professional growth, and a voice in shaping our future. All while working in an environment that emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and professionalism.

We are currently seeking aDirectional Drillerfor our Willis, TX location.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Proficient use of Directional drilling computer software and is able to advise customer on all aspects of a job
• Able to analyze survey calculations, well-to-well clearance calculations, ellipse of uncertainty calculations, well path projections, BHA analysis, Torque and drag modeling and vibration analysis.
• Ensures well profile plots are kept up to date and provides client representative with directional survey data.
• Fully conversant with client's requirements with regards to well clearance, proximity and surveying procedures.
• Ensures a daily Directional Drilling report is completed and copied to client's offshore and onshore drilling teams, and to the Directional Drilling Coordinator.
• Ensures a full and proper BHA performance report is completed for each BHA run.
• Ensures all service tickets and relevant paperwork is fully completed and signed by the client representative if required prior to leaving work site.
• Ensures that the Directional Drilling aspects of the well being drilled comply with client's approved drilling program. If a deviation from the well plan is required, the authorization for such deviation shall be sought from client representative.
• Ensure that all company equipment for use in the directional portion of the work is inspected when delivered to the work site to check that the correct number, configuration, connections, crossovers, parts, spares and documentation are present and correct to satisfy the work scope.
• Interfaces with the Measurement While Drilling (MWD) engineer to ensure BHA compatibility, planned operating parameters are within specification and correct tool face references are applied.
• Responsible for maintaining records of all Directional Drilling equipment at well site including dimensional data and condition.
• Ensures that all equipment is laid out after use according to company procedures and manifested for backload at the end of the job.
• May assists in training and development of junior offshore directional drilling personnel and fosters teamwork among all personnel involved in the performance of the service.

Qualifications and Skills

Education Requirements (Minimum)

• High School Diploma/GED (Minimum)
• Associates Degree (Preferred)

Experience (Minimum and Preferred)

• 0-2 years’ experience
• Supervisory – N/A

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.