MWD Field - MWD Operator

Altitude is a trusted partner to North American energy companies requiring high performance directional drilling services. We work in collaboration with our customers to tailor our equipment and expertise to meet their specific geographical and technical needs. Our experience, technologies and responsive personnel enable our customers to achieve higher efficiencies and lower project costs.

MWD FIELD OPERATOR – AB

We're seeking MWD (Measurement While Drilling) Field Operator to perform services on rural remote rig-sites in Western Canada. You're a proven subject matter expert in MWD, supplying supervision, analysis and interpretation of MWD equipment either remotely or on the wellsite location.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Transport MWD equipment to and from rig-site as required.

- Provide specialized supervision during the installation of MWD equipment into drilling contractor’s bottom-hole assembly.

- Monitor and operate MWD equipment at the field site in accordance to Cathedral Energy Services execution plans, guidelines, and established operating limits.

- Monitor and verify the accuracy of directional survey and gamma logs.

- Complete pre job function test of all MWD equipment.

- Troubleshoot operational problems and proactively work towards increased equipment reliability, reduced drilling time and cost savings to customers.

- Perform field level maintenance and inventory to the MWD system on location.

- Pre/post job briefing and reporting as required.

- Management of MWD tools on location and communicate with Tool Coordinator (Calgary Facility) regarding MWD tool requirements.

- Processing gamma strip logs to corporate and client’s standards.

- Available to respond to customer needs while on location (on call 24 hours).

- Daily communication with MWD Coordinator regarding daily operational reports and summary reports.

- Communicate with rig contractor, client representative and Cathedral office to ensure client’s targets and objectives are met.

REQUIREMENTS:

- 2+ years of rig experience is preferred. Experience and exposure to MWD/LWD equipment

- Valid safety certificates (H2S, TDG, First Aid & CPR, WHMIS, Safe Driving).

- Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs

- Display a strong work ethic and reliability

- Ability to work in a safety sensitive environment and comply with pre-access and site specific health and safety requirements including; Fitness testing and Drug & Alcohol testing

- Ability to work 12 hour shifts (including nights) and be away from home for extended periods of time. While on location, on-call 24 hours.