LWD Engineer

Job Description

Job Title : LWD Engineer

Job Summary : 
• Under general supervision, provides on-site supervision of the Logging- While-Drilling (LWD) process, including tool preparations, data acquisition, log generation and Quality Control (QC) and delivery of the services to the customer.
• Serves as the lead engineer on most jobs.
• Ensures that all data presented to the customer is accurate, timely and meets the highest service quality standard possible. Ensures that expected and needed data and possible problems are provided to the customer.
• Provides technical consultation to all of Company clients.
• This includes mud hydraulics, Bottom Hole Assembly (BHA) planning, formation evaluation, drilling tendencies, the mud system and BHA dynamics.
• Properly tests all tools and equipment before, during and after each job.
• Identifies and corrects operational problems to prevent or minimize service impact. Accurately completes all required forms, databases and reports (i.e. service vouchers, lost/damaged equipment, radiation site survey, End of Job Customer Survey (EJCS) report, First Alert Database (FAD)/Correction, Prevention and Improvement (CPI).
• Ensures BHA’s are assembled as planned, including correct make-up torque, doping and handling. Aware of customer requirements regarding directional survey procedures.
• Interfaces with the Directional Driller (DD) to ensure BHA compatibility, planned operating parameters are within specification and correct tool face references are applied.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives as required.
• Engineering degree in a STEM discipline required. Completion of the basic M/LWD training program and 6-12 months working as a Field Prof- LWD, I.