DMHV Directional Driller — Permian Basin Field Expert

AEPartners; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight accommodations when applicable

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

AEPartners seeks experienced DMHV Directional Drillers for Permian Basin operations. Based in Midland, TX, you will plan, execute, and optimize directional wellbore trajectories, collaborating with the rig team, engineers, geologists, and service providers to deliver safe, efficient operations.

You will review plans, prepare BHA recommendations, provide real-time directional control, interpret MWD data, monitor performance indicators, and help ensure adherence to safety and operational

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; technical field preferred.
• Field experience in conventional drilling operations (vertical/deg/S-curve).
• Ability to read drilling programs, schematics, and survey data.
• Familiarity with RSS/anti-collision concepts and DD fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Review well plans, targets, and programs; validate feasibility and risks.
• Prepare directional plans including BHA, tool selection, trajectory control.
• Provide real-time directional control to keep wellbore on plan.
• Interpret MWD surveys, inclination/azimuth, and toolface data to steer wells.
• Monitor performance (ROP, torque/drag, ECD) and adjust for efficiency.
• Communicate with driller, company rep, and third parties during ops.
• Maintain accurate reporting: surveys, daily summaries, notes.
• Troubleshoot downhole tool issues and coordinate actions.

Skills

Directional drilling

BHA planning

MWD interpretation

Rig coordination

Education

High school diploma

Tools

DD planning software

Survey data tools

MUD/drilling parameters tools

Job description

AEPartners seeks experienced DMHV Directional Drillers for Permian Basin operations. Based in Midland, TX, you will plan, execute, and optimize directional wellbore trajectories, collaborating with the rig team, engineers, geologists, and service providers to deliver safe, efficient operations.

You will review plans, prepare BHA recommendations, provide real-time directional control, interpret MWD data, monitor performance indicators, and help ensure adherence to safety and operational