MWD Coordinator

Total Directional Services, LLC; Midland (TX); In loco; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Total Directional LLC in Midland, Texas is seeking an experienced MWD Coordinator to supervise field readiness, coordinate personnel and equipment, and ensure safe, efficient operations across multiple projects. The role emphasizes hands-on field involvement and proactive problem solving.

You will lead field teams, manage schedules, review pre‑run files, interact with clients, and drive adherence to company procedures while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Competenze

• Minimum of 5 years of MWD field experience with practical knowledge of MWD operations.
• Ability to lead and coach field personnel with clear direction.
• Strong communication to coordinate field teams, clients, and management.
• Proven problem solving and decision making in high‑pressure field environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Mansioni

• Provide on‑call MWD coordination and operational support to ensure jobs are started, equipped, and executed with minimal downtime.
• Maintain regular communication with MWD Field Consultants to ensure procedures, client requirements, safety standards are understood and followed.
• Review MWD pre‑run files for accuracy, completeness, and compliance, identifying potential issues before they impact field operations.
• Coordinate MWD Field Consultant schedules and ensure appropriate personnel coverage for current and upcoming jobs.
• Monitor job readiness and proactively identify equipment, personnel, programming, or logistical needs that could affect mobilization or execution.
• Serve as a key point of contact between field personnel, operations management, shop personnel, and clients when required.
• Conduct regular field visits to evaluate Field Hand performance and readiness; spend up to 80% in the field.
• Provide first‑hand on‑site support during MWD failures, equipment issues, and other field incidents.
• Work with Field Hands to reinforce best practices and ensure consistent execution of company standards.
• Ensure Field Hands follow Total Directional protocols and procedures.
• Provide daily feedback to the MWD Operations Manager regarding performance and field conditions.
• Identify training or performance gaps and develop corrective or development plans.
• Work with required parties to confirm the accuracy of all EOW packages and client requirements.
• Assist in resolving technical or operational issues affecting gamma log data quality or delivery.
• Maintain strong communication between field operations and internal teams regarding client deliverables.
• Conduct field and shop training for new MWD Field Hands; support onboarding and required Bridge course training and HSI standards.
• Provide ongoing coaching and guidance to field personnel; promote accountability, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Share field knowledge to strengthen team capability and consistency.

Conoscenze

MWD field experience

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Adaptability

Teamwork

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Position: MWD Coordinator, Total Directional LLC
Location: Midland, Texas
The MWD Coordinator is responsible for the effective coordination, operational readiness, and field performance of Measurement While Drilling (MWD) Operations. This position plays a key role in ensuring MWD personnel, equipment, programs, and operational requirements are fully prepared to support safe, efficient, and successful field operations. Working closely with the MWD Operations Manager, MWD Consultants, Field Hands, MWD Shop Manager, and Technicians, the MWD Coordinator will provide day‑to‑day oversight and technical support to minimize downtime, maintain operational standards, and ensure that the clients’ expectations are consistently met.

The successful candidate will combine strong MWD field experience with exceptional organizational, leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills. This is a hands‑on role requiring regular field involvement, proactive coordination, and the ability to respond effectively to operational challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide on‑call MWD coordination and operational support to ensure jobs are properly staed, equipped, and executed with minimal downtime.
• Maintain regular communication with MWD Field Consultants to ensure procedures, client requirements, operational standards, and safety protocols are understood and followed.
• Review MWD pre‑run files for accuracy, completeness, and compliance, identifying potential issues before they impact field operations.
• Coordinate MWD Field Consultant schedules and ensure appropriate personnel coverage for current and upcoming jobs.
• Monitor job readiness and proactively identify equipment, personnel, programming, or logistical requirements that could aect mobilization or execution.
• Serve as a key point of contact between field personnel, operations management, shop personnel, and clients (when required).

Field Support & Performance Management

• Conduct regular field visits to evaluate MWD Field Hand performance, adherence to company procedures, equipment handling, and overall operational readiness.
• Required to spend up to 80% of the time in the field, with the other 20% focusing on administrative requirements.
• Provide first‑hand on‑site support during MWD failures, equipment issues, operational challenges, and other field‑related incidents.
• Work directly with Field Hands to reinforce best practices, troubleshoot operational concerns, and promote consistent execution of company standards.
• Ensuring that MWD Field Hands are familiar with and follow all Total Directional protocols and procedures.
• Provide daily feedback to the MWD Operations Manager regarding Field Hand performance, progress, attitude, concerns, and overall field conditions.
• Identify training or performance gaps and work with management to develop appropriate corrective or development plans.

Gamma Log & Client Requirements

• Work closely with required parties to confirm and ensure the accuracy of all EOW packages.
• Confirm that field personnel have the necessary information, equipment, and procedures to meet client expectations.
• Assist in identifying and resolving technical or operational issues that could aect the quality, accuracy, or delivery of gamma log data.
• Maintain strong communication between field operations and the appropriate internal personnel regarding client requirements and deliverables.

Training and Development

• Conduct field and shop training for new MWD Field Hands.
• Support onboarding by ensuring new personnel understand Total Directional’s procedures and equipment requirements, and that they are required to complete all Bridge course training as well as maintaining our HSI base standard.
• Provide ongoing coaching and practical guidance to field personnel.
• Promote a culture of accountability, professionalism, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Share field knowledge and lessons learned to strengthen overall team capability and consistency.

Education, Experience & Technical Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of MWD field experience. RSS, Mud Pulse, and EM experience preferred. Strong practical knowledge of MWD operations and field requirements.
• Proven ability to demonstrate leadership with the confidence to provide direction, coaching, and constructive feedback to field personnel.
• An extremely strong understanding of MWD equipment, field operations, troubleshooting, and job preparation.
• Experience coordinating personnel, equipment, logistics, and multiple operational priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Oưice, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work eưectively with both field and oưice-based personnel in a demanding operational environment.

Core Competencies

Leadership & Accountability

Demonstrates the ability to lead by example, establish clear expectations, and hold personnel accountable while maintaining a positive and professional working environment.

Organization & Attention to Detail

Maintains a high level of accuracy when managing personnel schedules, equipment requirements, operational records, and technical information. Understands that small administrative or technical errors can have significant field consequences.

Problem Solving

Approaches all challenges proactively and methodically. Able to assess situations quickly, determine priorities, and implement practical solutions while maintaining focus on safety, quality, and client requirements.

Communication

Communicates clearly and professionally with field personnel, management, shop technicians, consultants, and clients. Able to translate technical information into concise and actionable direction.

Time Management

Effectively balances field responsibilities, administrative requirements, equipment coordination, personnel needs, and unexpected operational issues while meeting established deadlines.

Adaptability

Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment where priorities can change quickly. Maintains composure and effectiveness when responding to equipment failures, staffing changes, schedule adjustments, or other unexpected challenges.

Teamwork

Works collaboratively across departments and understands the importance of maintaining strong relationships between operations, field personnel, shop technicians, and management.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a high personal standard for quality and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining consistent communication with management.
• Willingness to travel regularly and spend extended periods supporting field operations.
• Ability to operate eưectively in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Positive, professional attitude with a willingness to take ownership and do what is required to support successful operations.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Success in the Role

Success as the MWD Coordinator will be measured by the coordinator’s ability to keep field operations organized, ensure personnel and equipment are consistently job‑ready, reduce avoidable downtime and errors, maintain accurate operational records, and provide effective support to field teams.

The ideal candidate will be a highly organized and technically capable MWD professional who understands both the realities of field operations and the importance of strong behind‑the‑scenes coordination. They will be proactive, dependable, detail‑oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of issues from initial identification through resolution.