Remote Operations Directional Drilling Specialist

Details

Schedule

14&14 rotation

Experience

8+ years

Rig type

Land

Travel

25%

About this role

About ROCshop ROCshop provides real-time remote directional supervision and drilling oversight to oil and gas operators. Our model is built on hands-on experience inside ExxonMobil's Remote Operations Center. We're building a roster of experienced directional drillers for upcoming client programs. The role You'll provide real-time directional oversight across multiple rigs at once from a secure remote setup. Responsibilities include: Monitoring live drilling and survey data on several rigs simultaneously and making or recommending steering decisions Running survey QC and anti-collision checks, and flagging separation-factor and tolerance issues before they become problems Working closely with field directional drillers, company men, geologists and geosteerers to keep wells on plan and in zone Escalating drilling risks, such as stalls, vibration, poor slide performance or wellbore stability issues, quickly and clearly Keeping accurate shift logs and handovers, and contributing to end-of-well reports and lessons learned

Requirements

Requirements 8+ years of directional drilling experience, including unconventional horizontal wells Strong working knowledge of both motor and rotary steerable systems Proficiency with well planning and anti-collision software, and with real-time data viewing platforms Current well control certification Ability to work 12-hour day or night shifts on a rotation A dedicated home workspace with reliable high-speed internet and a backup connection Your own LLC with the insurance coverage Codell requires Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test and a background check Preferred Prior experience in an operator or service-company remote operations center MWD background, geosteering familiarity, and multi-basin experience