Offshore Digital Drilling Deployment Lead

SLB; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SLB seeks an offshore Field Deployment Lead to drive the implementation and on-site support of Digital Drilling Solutions at the rig site, maximizing value while aligning with Rig Control Systems. You will be the trusted advisor guiding customers through deployment and change management processes.

The role emphasizes planning, coordination with clients, training field teams, validating hardware/software, and delivering KPI-driven results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (Petroleum, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Mechatronics or related).
• 5–8 years of drilling or drilling technology experience.
• Minimum 2 years supporting rig operations and customer-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead offshore deployment planning, schedules, and software/hardware requirements.
• Coordinate field mobilization and installation activities with clients.
• Ensure hardware, software, and connectivity requirements are met before deployment.
• Manage deployment risks and mitigation plans; oversee pilots and full-scale rollouts.
• Perform technical assessments during installation and commissioning; validate software.
• Coach and train field engineers and deployment teams; execute data loading and KPI analysis.
• Maintain data quality, system integration, and performance standards; capture lessons learned.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Technical troubleshooting

Customer facing

Software adaptability

Risk management

Cross-functional

Operational excellence

Education

Petroleum Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Other related engineering disciplines

Tools

Drilling software

Real-time monitoring systems

Job description

SLB seeks an offshore Field Deployment Lead to drive the implementation and on-site support of Digital Drilling Solutions at the rig site, maximizing value while aligning with Rig Control Systems. You will be the trusted advisor guiding customers through deployment and change management processes.

The role emphasizes planning, coordination with clients, training field teams, validating hardware/software, and delivering KPI-driven results.