Field Supervisor - LWD/MWD,

Baker Hughes

Broussard (LA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan

Career development & training

Bonuses

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Field Supervisor - LWD/MWD to lead operations at customer drilling sites, delivering real-time measurements and formation evaluation data. You will supervise equipment and processes, ensure safety, and drive service quality across drilling campaigns.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong technical and leadership abilities, with experience in LWD/MWD operations and downhole tool troubleshooting in demanding environments.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED completed.
Experience with LWD and/or MWD operations.
Experience troubleshooting downhole tools and telemetry systems.
Strong technical and leadership skills in a drilling environment.

Responsibilities

Follow internal compliance and HSE standards to ensure a safe working environment.
Develop proficiency in LWD/MWD service delivery.
Provide complex solutions in challenging drilling and formation evaluation environments.
Monitor, analyze, and evaluate drilling data to identify trends and optimize performance.
Supervise rig-up, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of LWD/MWD systems and surface equipment.
Ensure data quality, operational efficiency, and service delivery excellence throughout drilling operations.

Skills

Leadership

LWD/MWD operations

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Telemetry systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Real-time data systems

Field instrumentation

Telemetry hardware

Job description

Do you enjoy leading a team that provides a high-quality service for our customers?

Do you wish to join our fantastic Drilling Services Team and expand your career?

We are the leader in well construction and production. Our innovative physical and digital solutions improve efficiency, production and maximize reservoir value.

Partner with the best

As a Field Supervisor - LWD/MWD, you will lead Logging While Drilling (LWD) and Measurement While Drilling (MWD) operations at customer drilling sites using the latest technology. You will have access to innovative equipment and real-time data systems to effectively support drilling performance and optimize well placement. You will troubleshoot operational challenges and act quickly to ensure service quality and customer satisfaction.

As a Field Supervisor, you will be responsible for:

Following internal compliance and HSE standards to ensure a safe working environment
Developing and demonstrating proficiency in the skill profile required for the delivery of LWD/MWD services
Providing complex solutions in challenging drilling and formation evaluation environments
Monitoring, analyzing, and evaluating drilling data to identify trends, troubleshoot downhole tool issues, and optimize drilling performance
Working in demanding drilling environments to deliver accurate real-time measurements and formation evaluation data to customers
Supervising the rig-up, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of LWD/MWD systems and associated surface equipment
Ensuring data quality, operational efficiency, and service delivery excellence throughout the drilling operation
Making basic maintenance on various types of field equipment and determining the equipment’s operational status at the well site

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

Have a high school diploma or GED
Have experience with Logging While Drilling (LWD) and/or Measurement While Drilling (MWD) operations
Have experience troubleshooting downhole drilling tools and telemetry systems
Demonstrate strong technical, problem-solving, and leadership skills in a drilling environment

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

6 weeks on, 2 weeks off rotation with 24-hour on-call support responsibilities during hitch

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well‑being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input.

Join us, and you can expect:

Contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing activities
Comprehensive private medical care options
Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
Tailored financial programs
Education Assistance
Generous Parental Leave
Mental Health resources, Virtual Therapy Programs
Dependent and Partners Care
Pet Insurance
Additional elected or voluntary benefits

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: FIELD SUPV I - DRS

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