Nabors Industries

Drilling Performance Engineer

LocationHouston, TX
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Job Description

In this position you will provide support to NDS product lines. Ensure NDS Performance Drilling technologies deliver maximum value by engaging the customer and closely working with drilling and remote operations, as well as training groups and technical support. Combining deep understanding of drilling mechanics with expert-level knowledge of Performance Drilling technologies, provide insightful analysis and recommendations to improve the efficiency of drilling operations.


Responsibilities

Provide in-depth drilling performance analysis extending beyond the scope of basic report interpretation, including interaction with customer and field personnel to obtain information as needed.
Develop and maintain drilling performance metrics, tools and methodologies.
Support other functions with interpretation of product performance reports.
Actively contribute to the development of the Performance Drilling Knowledge Base through improvements to the tool as well as data entry and analysis.
Engage with customer in well planning and drilling performance discussions to highlight opportunities, identify challenges & solutions.
Provide on-site expert support to drilling operations during field trials and develop sufficient knowledge of the applicable Drilling Performance and Total Control products with the drilling contractor and operator.
Create reports for internal and external distribution to document value of the products and recommended next steps in technology adoption.
Ensure active communication with account manager and product line manager, as well as other required stakeholders throughout the life cycle of the program.
Assist in resolving operator disputes. Make recommendations to management for such resolutions.
Attend meetings with customers, vendors, district personnel, and senior management as needed.
Assist districts with engineering support in coordination with management and the Engineering and Technical department as needed.
Assist with special projects for operators as needed.
Attend district meetings as required.


Qualifications

Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in drilling operations & downhole.
Must be capable of working under, and meeting project deadlines.
Capability of working both in a team and individual environments required.
Must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
Must possess flexibility and the capacity to handle wide range of situations and personalities.
Must demonstrate competency in business software packages such as Word, Excel, Access including charting, graphing and macros.
Must be able to travel as needed both domestic & international.
Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical or petroleum engineering


Preferred Qualifications

1-2 years of general land drilling operations experience or office-based experience focused on land drilling operations is preferred.
Preferred experience w/ data analysis.
Preferred experience using Spotfire, PowerBI or Python.
Preferred experience/knowledge of automatic drillers, directional automation, oscillation, & stick-slip mitigation software/instrumentation systems
Directional Drilling experience


About Us

Nabors is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in about 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible hydrocarbon production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower carbon world.


Equal Opportunity Employer

Nabors is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. To learn more about our Fair Employment practices, please refer to the Nabors Code of Conduct .

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