Introduction

On behalf of our client, a Global High Profile Service Provider to the Oil & Gas industry, Brunel are looking for DD - Directional Drillers to work across Australia on various projects.

What are you going to do

Provides on site supervision of the Directional Drilling (DD) process including projection of well path to predetermined target coordinates
Proficient in the use of DD computer software and able to assist in provision of advice and analysis to the client representative at the well site. This shall include all survey calculations and well path projections. Proficient in updating well profile plots and providing client representative with accurate directional survey data.
Assists in the completion of a daily DD report. Assists in the completion of all service tickets and relevant paperwork (well data spreadsheet, lesson learned/best practice, end of job customer survey and key performance indicator (KPI) (forms).
Maintains records of all DD equipment at well site including dimensional data and condition. Ensure that all equipment is laid out after use in accordance with company procedures and manifested for backload at the end of the job.
Assists in the evaluation of individual, performance levels of onsite DD personnel.
Understands principles of Bottom Hole Assembly (BHA) selection and aspects of DD performance and ensures that BHA’s are assembled as planned including correct make-up torque, doping and handling.
Aware of client’s requirements with regards to surveying procedures.
Assists in the inspection of all company equipment for use in the DD portion of the work when delivered in the work site.
Interfaces with the MWD engineer to ensure BHA compatibility, planned operating parameters are within specification and correct toolface references are applied.

Essential skills and knowledge

Australian working rights
2+ years directional drilling experience in oil & gas
Rotary steering experience

What we offer

High Profile Global Oil & Gas client!
ASAP start
Ongoing contract work
Potential for temp to perm
Great day rates $750-$950 dependent upon experience

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