NOVOS Systems Lead – Drilling SME (Onsite, Houston)

Precision Drilling

United States

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits
Casual work environment
Generous time-off policies

Job summary

Precision Drilling is seeking an Alpha SME to lead NOVOS system operations onsite in Houston, TX. The role focuses on daily NOVOS performance, rig configuration review, and cross-field optimization with Power BI data to boost efficiency.

The candidate should have 2+ years as a Driller, 5+ years on land rigs, and at least 1 year running NOVOS. Amphion competency and NOVOS knowledge are essential for success.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of experience as a Driller.
  • At least 5 years of experience on land-based drilling rigs.
  • At least 1 year experience running NOVOS on a drilling rig.
  • Completion of Amphion Competency Assessment.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily NOVOS operations, including first-line training and troubleshooting.
  • Review rig configurations and Power BI data to identify performance gaps and suggest improvements.
  • Compare rig performance across plays and optimize configurations for underperforming units.
  • Log and analyze troubleshooting requests to identify recurring issues and implement solutions.
  • Develop system enhancements to expand NOVOS applications and drive value.
  • Collaborate with team leads and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Drilling operations
NOVOS operations
Rig troubleshooting
Team leadership

Tools

NOVOS
Amphion

Job description

Precision Drilling is seeking an Alpha SME to lead NOVOS system operations onsite in Houston, TX. The role focuses on daily NOVOS performance, rig configuration review, and cross-field optimization with Power BI data to boost efficiency.

The candidate should have 2+ years as a Driller, 5+ years on land rigs, and at least 1 year running NOVOS. Amphion competency and NOVOS knowledge are essential for success.

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