Field Specialist IV - Managed Pressure Drilling

Responsibilities

Planning & Engineering Be able to assist and/or write MPD PMCD/CHCD drilling program Prepare Feasibility studies and contingency plans Prepare wellbore schematics, RCD stack configuration and PMCD equipment layouts. Write operating procedures, risk assessments Wellsite Execution Operate the RCD and control surface back pressure (SBP); carry out the LAM bullheading schedule.

Monitor PMCD trends: annulus pressure below RCD, fill/loss balance, gas migration; enforce stripping limits. Control trip speed to protect the sealing element and detect element wear early. Install, change and remove bearing assembly, sealing elements and funnel. Inspect equipment every shift for defects and integrity.

Coordinate with mud engineer (LAM/SAC volumes, properties, stock) and mud logger / H2S specialist (gas warnings). Provide technical support to the company representative; issue daily and end-of-well report. QHSE & Equipment Comply with all QHSE rules for the MPD product line; participate in PTW, toolbox talks and risk assessments.

Track planned maintenance and diagnostics schedules, equipment arrivals and inventory. Act to prevent failures and incidents and improve service quality. Client & MPD Team Daily Pre Job Safety Meetings and Ops calls. Lead technical discussions with the client. Contribute lessons learned and improvement opportunities after each job.

Qualifications

Education

Degree in petroleum, mechanical or drilling engineering. Experience: 5+ years in MPD with hands-on PMCD/CHCD jobs, preferably sour and total-loss wells. Well control: Valid IWCF or IADC WellSharp (Supervisor level). H2S / Safety: H2S certificate, BA training, first aid, PTW and JHA competence. Equipment: RCD, MPD chokes, Coriolis meters, trip tank and kill line operations.

Technical knowledge: Mud-cap design, bullheading, gas migration, stripping, U-tube effect, KMW calculations. Skills: Decisive under pressure, clear communication with rig crew and client, accurate documentation. Language: Advanced English proficiency Other: Medical fitness for rotation; willing to work 28/28 at remote sites.

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