Drilling Optimization Field Engineer

Cedarparktexasedc; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

M/D Totco in Texas is seeking a Field Engineer to support NPD, field operations, and product readiness. You will coordinate field visits, assist design reviews, and develop technical documentation for MDT products.

Travel up to 50% daily and 25% overnight; potential international projects. You will work with Operations, Product and Engineering to identify root causes and implement long-term resolutions, leveraging Microsoft 365 and OT protocols.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of field experience in oil & gas drilling
• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Geology, or related field
• Familiarity with MWD, LWD, RSS, and MPD technologies
• Fundamental understanding of directional drilling and tools (Stick & Slip, Torque & Drag, Swab & Surge)
• Must be self-motivated and able to manage time with little oversight
• Thorough understanding of Microsoft 365 product suite
• Excel at creating visuals to communicate plans, concepts, and issues to stakeholders
• Travel: 50% Daily & 25% Overnight; potential for international projects; vehicle & expenses provided

Responsibilities

• Coordinate visits to field stores and rigs to maintain relationships and understand technician capabilities and customer expectations
• Actively participate in design reviews and other steps within the NPD cycle, raising potential issues to the design team
• Create, review, and regularly revise product technical documentation
• Manage software & configuration files for MDT products and components; maintain deployment processes
• Create quantified plans for testing new products in lab and field environments
• Provide onsite and remote support for MDT products as needed
• Coordinate field tests with stakeholders, deploy product, document results, and communicate findings to development team
• Collect & record feedback from Operations; identify root cause; coordinate with other groups to implement long-term resolutions

Skills

Self-motivated

Microsoft 365

Data visualization

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Geology or related field

Tools

Debian Linux

MWD

LWD

RSS

MPD

Docker

Kubernetes

Proxmox

MS Teams

SharePoint

Visio

Modbus

OPC-UA

Profibus

Job description

M/D Totco in Texas is seeking a Field Engineer to support NPD, field operations, and product readiness. You will coordinate field visits, assist design reviews, and develop technical documentation for MDT products.

Travel up to 50% daily and 25% overnight; potential international projects. You will work with Operations, Product and Engineering to identify root causes and implement long-term resolutions, leveraging Microsoft 365 and OT protocols.