Director of Operations MSD – Directional Drilling

Job Description

Director of Operations - Directional Drilling

Conroe, Texas

Brief Description

The Director of Operations will provide leadership and oversight to all directional drilling operations. This will include a focus on setting expectations and managing performance of the Directional Coordinators, Field Superintendents, and their assigned field personnel. Selecting and developing a talented workforce, effectively engaging and meeting expectations of internal and external customers, partnership with various support group functions, implementing strategies that align with the company objectives and striving to deliver operational excellence and a safe work environment.

Director of Operations, Directional Drilling will report to the Vice President, Operations.

Detailed Description

- Plans and directs all aspects of the policies, practices, and procedures that affect directional drilling operations. Key focus areas include safety, quality, performance, profitability, compliance, equipment, people management and process improvement to achieve sustainable growth.

- Direct the Directional Coordinators and Superintendents to develop appropriate plans for equipment, materials, and headcount planning.

- Designs, develops, supports, implements, and drives strategies to maximize performance and achieve company objectives.

- Utilize business acumen to align strategy, goals and objectives to the overall mission and vision of the organization.

- Communicate Company standards and expectations to field personnel and reports to senior management the needs of employees and/or customers.

- Provide leadership and management to foster a safe and effective working atmosphere.

- Collaborate with Supply Chain to develop appropriate sourcing, procurement, and logistics strategies to ensure delivery of supplies, equipment, materials and services.

- Responsible for validating that accounting has accurate and timely information for billing and payables.

- Provide management with regular activity forecasting.

- Make sound and timely decisions to maximize performance, promote a safe work environment and attain operational excellence.

- Prepare and deliver regular professional presentations to the leadership team(s).

- Attracts, retains, motivates, develops, trains, counsels, and manages discipline within the operations groups in partnership with leadership team.

- Make employment decisions in a manner consistent with all Company policies, including the Company’s Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti-Harassment Policy.

- Promptly address and resolve concerns and disputes among team members, with the goal of building a stronger, more cohesive work group.

- Responsible for management and coordination of projects and customer satisfaction with a focus on NPT reduction, quality and reliability of operations and the safety of MSD employees.

- Lead a team designed to enhance the efficiency, safety, and profitability of the organization through sound planning, alignment of team members and effective decision-making.

- Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

- Knowledge of and experience in the Directional Drilling and MWD related oil and gas products

- Think strategically and translate concepts into action plans and track results.

- Build engaging relationships at all levels in the organization as well as with customers and effectively influence decisions.

- Manage and confront challenging situations, make difficult decisions and deliver uncomfortable messages with professionalism.

- Motivate individuals and teams by cascading the company vision and purpose and drive alignment through clear and consistent communications across regions and functional groups.

- Ability to demonstrate operational business and leadership skills.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English in both one-on-one and group settings with employees, customers and third parties at all levels.

- Proficient computer skills to include MS Office Suite and other business systems such as Oracle, WellSeeker, and the internal Management System, as well as use of smart phones, laptops and tablets.

Demonstrated Ability In The Following Leadership Competencies

- Builds and Maintains Effective Relationships

- Develops Self and Others

- Builds Effective Teams

- Courageous Leadership

- Managing Vision and Purpose

- Business Acumen

- Drive for Results

- Customer focus

- Decision Quality

Minimum Qualifications

- High School Diploma or GED

- 10+ years of operational experience in directional drilling or closely related services. - 5+ years combined directional coordinating/management experience

- Eligible to drive Company vehicle including ability to meet requirements of Company’s Vehicle Use Agreement and Driving Policy

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Technology or comparable field of study

- Business / Financial acumen training

Additional Details

Employee must work with an emphasis on safety for themselves and others, including coworkers and third parties, including wearing any required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all designated times. Ability to safely navigate work sites with occasional walking, climbing, standing, stepping, etc., during normal operating conditions (day/night, outdoor hot/cold weather). The candidate must work with an emphasis on safety for themselves and others including coworkers and third parties. Travel to customers, work locations and regional offices may exceed 50% as required.

About Us The Directional Drilling Choice

With over 30 years of industry experience, MS Directional holds an established presence in most major producing onshore oil and gas basins and is a leader in onshore directional drilling in the United States.

Job Info

- Job Identification 5205

- Job Category Operations

- Posting Date 10/16/2025, 03:20 PM

- Apply Before 10/31/2025, 05:00 AM

- Degree Level High School Diploma or GED

- Job Shift Standard

- Locations 3335 Pollok Drive, Conroe, TX, 77303, US

- Worker Type Employee