Aberdeen – Field Prof-Directional Driller, II

July 25, 2026
Urgent

Job Description

Job Duties

JOB DESCRIPTION:

  • Under general supervision, provides on-site supervision of the Directional Drilling (DD) process including projection of well path to predetermined target coordinates.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Aware of client’s requirements with regards to surveying procedures.
  • Assists in the completion of a daily DD report, BHA performance report for each BHA run, completion of all service tickets and relevant paperwork (well data spreadsheet, lesson learned/best practice, End of Job Customer Survey (EJCS) and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) forms).
  • Familiar with the DD aspects of the client’s approved drilling program.
  • Assists in the inspection of all DD company equipment delivered on the work site.
  • Interfaces with the MWD engineer to ensure BHA compatibility, planned operating parameters are within specification and correct toolface references are applied.
  • 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.
  • Participates in performance improvement initiatives.
  • Requires ability to read and interpret designed well plans, directional survey information and other well site data.
  • Ability to demonstrate technical aptitude of required standards.
  • Must possess good communication, arithmetic, data entry and recording skills.
  • Must possess relevant rig safety certificates.
  • This is a field position.

Qualifications

  • Requires completion of a high school diploma or equivalent, and a minimum of three years of field experience in Directional Drilling, L/MWD, or SDL, with at least six months in DD.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline is preferred.

Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation

Location

Howemoss Crescent, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, AB21 0GN, United Kingdom

Job Details

Requisition Number:210400
Experience Level: Experienced Hire
Job Family: Engineering/Science/Technology
Product Service Line: Sperry Drilling Svcs
Full Time / Part Time: Full-time

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Compensation Information

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

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