MPD TECHNICIAN II

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nabors in Houston, TX is seeking an MPD Technician to support MPD/RCD equipment operations, including choke control, hydraulics modeling and pressure monitoring. This field rotational role reports to the MPD Supervisor. Candidates should have 3–5 years of MPD or underbalanced drilling experience and a high school diploma or GED.

A valid Well Control Certification is preferred. Willingness to travel extensively to client locations is required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years minimum experience in manage pressure drilling or under balanced drilling.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Performs field execution of MPD jobs in a safe, timely and efficient manner
• Practices safety awareness and environmental consciousness, and complies with all applicable QHSE guidelines. Follows prescribed MPD operational and safety procedures
• Actively participates in pre-job safety meetings
• Repair, overhaul and pressure testing where appropriate all MPD equipment including lines, valves, chokes and mud-gas separator
• Inspect all equipment used and perform preventive maintenance checks and service
• Maintain company issued tools and develop knowledge and skill in their use
• Extensive travel to customer’s locations and field support of on-going operations will be required
• Work effectively as part of operational team in diverse drilling locations
• Through formal and on the job training develop the ability to safely and efficiently operate the MPD system and associated equipment.

Skills

Manage pressure drilling experience

Well Control Certification

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

An MPD Technician will be responsible for safely and efficiently performing diversified tasks relating to MPD equipment rig-up and rig down and to the continuous operation of the MPD / RCD equipment package including but not limited to choke operation, run hydraulics modeling and pressure monitoring. The Manage Pressure Drilling Technician directly reports to the geomarket /district area lead and to the Manage Pressure Drilling Supervisor

Responsibilities

An MPD Technician will be responsible for safely and efficiently performing diversified tasks relating to MPD equipment rig-up and rig down and to the continuous operation of the MPD / RCD equipment package including but not limited to choke operation, run hydraulics modeling and pressure monitoring. The Manage Pressure Drilling Technician directly reports to the geomarket /district area lead and to the Manage Pressure Drilling Supervisor.

• Performs field execution of MPD jobs in a safe, timely and efficient manner
• Practices safety awareness and environmental consciousness, and complies with all applicable QHSE guidelines. Follows prescribed MPD operational and safety procedures
• Actively participates in pre-job safety meetings
• Repair, overhaul and pressure testing where appropriate all MPD equipment including lines, valves, chokes and mud-gas separator
• Inspect all equipment used and perform preventive maintenance checks and service
• Maintain company issued tools and develop knowledge and skill in their use
• Extensive travel to customer’s locations and field support of on-going operations will be required
• Work effectively as part of operational team in diverse drilling locations
• Through formal and on the job training develop the ability to safely and efficiently operate the MPD system and associated equipment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years minimum experience in manage pressure drilling or under balanced drilling
• High School Diploma or GED

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Well Control Certified

ESSENTIAL SKILLS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS

• This is a field rotational job
• Schedule flexibility may be required to meet Customer drilling schedules
• Valid Driver’s License.

Nabors is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in about 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible hydrocarbon production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower carbon world.
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