Well Testing Data Acquisition Engineer

SLB; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

SLB in Houma, Louisiana is seeking a Technical Data Acquisition Engineer to install, configure, and operate data acquisition systems for real‑time field data. You will monitor parameters, ensure data integrity, and support decision making in offshore operations.

The role requires hands‑on experience with wireless P/T sensors, Helios System, and surface well testing equipment, plus formal training in data acquisition. Relocation to Houma is expected.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage wireless pressure and temperature measurement systems.
• Experience with data acquisition systems and real‑time data streaming technologies.
• Familiarity with surface well testing operations.
• Certification in surface testing pressure equipment.
• Completion of formal data acquisition training.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a data acquisition engineer role.
• Experience with Helios System and wellbore data acquisition software.
• Skilled in surface wireless acquisition, Emerson P/T sensors, Coriolis, and multiphase meters.

Responsibilities

• Manage and operate pressure, temperature sensors, flowmeters biphasic and multiphasic using wireless communication systems.
• Configure, operate, and troubleshoot data acquisition systems and real‑time data streaming platforms.
• Ensure integrity, accuracy, and reliability of data collected during operations.
• Support field operations by providing data monitoring and analysis.
• Maintain and calibrate data acquisition equipment.

Skills

Wireless P/T measurement

Data acquisition systems

Real-time data streaming

Surface well testing

Surface wireless acquisition

Emerson P/T sensors

Coriolis

Multiphase meters

Education

3+ years data acquisition experience

Tools

Helios System

Wellbore data acquisition software

Job description

Technical Data Acquisition Engineer – Houma, Louisiana

Responsible for installing, configuring, and operating data acquisition systems to monitor and record operational parameters in field environments. Ensure accurate and reliable collection, transmission, and analysis of real‑time data to support operational decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and operate pressure, temperature sensors, flowmeters biphasic and multiphasic using wireless communication systems.
• Configure, operate, and troubleshoot data acquisition systems and real‑time data streaming platforms.
• Ensure integrity, accuracy, and reliability of data collected during operations.
• Support field operations by providing data monitoring and analysis.
• Maintain and calibrate data acquisition equipment.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage wireless pressure and temperature measurement systems.
• Experience with data acquisition systems and real‑time data streaming technologies.
• Familiarity with surface well testing operations.
• Previous certification in surface testing pressure equipment.
• Completion of formal data acquisition training.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a data acquisition engineer role.
• Experience with Helios System and wellbore data acquisition software.
• Skilled in surface wireless acquisition, Emerson P/T sensors, Coriolis, and multiphase meters.
• Candidates must be able to legally work and reside in the US, without sponsorship.

Position Type

Offshore position. Successful candidate will be required to work at the base in between offshore jobs as required. Relocation to Houma will be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

• Equal Employment Opportunity: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities.