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MPD FIELD ENGINEER
MPD FIELD ENGINEER at STASIS DRILLING SOLUTIONS – Bossier City, Louisiana
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About This Position
Position: MPD Field Engineer I
Location: Bossier City, LA
Reports to: Service Manager
Employment: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
WHO WE ARE
Stasis Drilling Solutions, LLC is a privately held oilfield services (OFS) provider headquartered in in Houston, TX with operations throughout the lower 48 of the United States.
job description
The MPD Field Engineer I will have an understanding of all aspects of drilling operations, drilling engineering topics and conventional well control. Service quality, job preparation and planning, and job safety are key priorities; as well as producing End-of-Well performance summary reports and recommendations.
The MPD Field Engineer I will provide specialty support to various aspects of Managed Pressure Drilling Projects including but not limited to wellsite engineering task, Remote Support / Monitoring, and office support as required with minimal supervision, being responsible for the on-demand engineering support, and when applicable, continuous monitoring of MPD parameters, interpretation of well behavior, early identification of anomalies or deviations, and proactive technical guidance to the customer and SDS field personnel to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant execution of Statis associated services.
responsibilities
*Not an all-inclusive list
- Supervise and execution of all matters related to Managed Pressure Drilling, Rotating Control Devices and Hydraulic modeling with minimal to no supervision.
- Responsible for pre-job planning, operational procedures, onsite client training, daily reporting, hydraulic modeling, and End of Well Reports.
- Perform/assist in equipment rig up and rig down, equipment maintenance, inspection, and subsequent repairs.
- Perform basic forecasting for Equivalent Mud Weight (EMW) / Equivalent Circulating Density (ECD) in drilling operations and calculate Surface Back Pressure (SBP) requirements for drilling and connections.
- Determine stroke/volume requirements for various operational scenarios.
- Development/ optimization of existing MPD operational roadmaps, Technical Procedures, End of Well Reports.
- Responsible for communication between rig operations and office.
- Provide feedback and advice internally/externally about operational, technical, QHSE and engineering practices/ requests/ challenges for the day.
- Operate MPD system in real time in conjunction w/ drilling operations. Interact with the rig crew and advise driller and client of events or potential problems identified during the operation.
- Provide continuous real-time monitoring of MPD operations.
- Support troubleshooting of MPD equipment and control system performance
- Responsible for site achievement of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and managing resources and processes required to do so.
Metric Accountabilities
- Comprehension of hazards in Stasis JSA's
- 100% Completion of Required HSE Training
- Daily Ticket Submission
- Technical Procedures validated as technically sound during post-well or post-event review.
- KPI Reporting.
education requirements
- A minimum of Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree (Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, or related discipline)
required experience & skills
- 0-1+ years minimum functional experience drilling related discipline
- Excellent computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with internal and external clients
- Proactive analytical skills with attention to details and process improvements
- Competent in the use of drilling engineering calculating programs and other related software
- Must maintain a Valid Driver's License
preferRed experience & skills
- Applied knowledge of MPD principles, particularly Surface Back Pressure (SBP) applications.
- Working knowledge of MPD surface equipment.
- Regular punctuality and exbibit leadership through servitude behavior.
- Ability to work with minimum guidance as well as in a team-based environment required.
- Schedule flexibility may be required to meet Customer drilling schedules.
- Exhibits honesty and high ethics, determination, active listening, and focused.
- Can work in a high-pressure environment, learn quickly and adapt to new challenges and situations.
physical requirements
- Physical ability to:
- Repetitively climb steep stairs and be able to lift and carry 50+ pounds independently.
- Stay alert and focused for 12+ hours while performing repetitive and routine activities including but not limited to walking, standing, or sitting.
- Bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and crawl throughout the tour work shift.
- Use heavy-duty handheld and long-handled tools.
- Work closely with others in the confined area of the drilling rig and live together in crew quarters.
- Maintain good housekeeping practices.
- Follow all required safety instructions as per company HSE policy.
travel requirements
- Required to commute, telecommute, and/or work at various SDS locations throughout the U.S.
benefits
- We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Earned Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA) options (with eligible medical plans)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life & AD&D
- Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity coverage
- Pet Insurance
Disclaimer
This job description is provided for informational purposes only and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. It does not constitute a contract, express or implied, and does not guarantee specific duties, responsibilities, hours, compensation, or employment for any definite period of time. The Company reserves the sole right to interpret, modify, assign, reassign, or eliminate duties and responsibilities at any time, with or without notice, to meet business needs.
Employment with Stasis Drilling Solutions, LLC is at-will and may be terminated by either the employee or the Company at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject only to applicable law. No supervisor, manager, or representative of the Company has authority to enter into any agreement contrary to the foregoing except through a written agreement signed by the Company’s authorized executive.
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Job Location
This job is located in the Bossier City, Louisiana, 71111, United States region.