Halliburton

Global oilfield services provider across lifecycle

Directional Driller

Electrical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAlto do Sumaré, Mossoró - RN, BrazilNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related field is required.
Active professional registration with CREA (Regional Council of Engineering and Agronomy) is required.
High Intermediate English proficiency is required.
Proven experience in directional drilling, Bottom Hole Assembly assembly, and real-time data interpretation is required.
Ability to read and interpret well plans, directional surveys, and site technical information is required.
Strong arithmetic abilities and attention to detail in data entry and recordkeeping are required.

Responsibilities

Supervise on-site directional drilling operations, ensuring accurate wellbore trajectory projection to reach the target coordinates.
Utilize specialized directional drilling software to support analysis and provide technical advice to the customer during drilling operations.
Perform well survey calculations and trajectory projections, update well profiles, and provide accurate data to the customer.
Assist in preparing the daily directional drilling report.
Support completion of the Bottom Hole Assembly performance report for each run.
Complete service tickets and technical documentation, including well data sheets, lessons learned, End of Job Customer Satisfaction surveys, and Key Performance Indicators.
Maintain detailed records of directional drilling equipment, ensuring proper organization and preservation in accordance with internal procedures.
Work closely with the Measurement While Drilling Engineer to ensure Bottom Hole Assembly compatibility and that operational parameters remain within specifications.
Inspect equipment received for directional drilling operations and ensure compliance with customer requirements.
Apply technical knowledge during Bottom Hole Assembly assembly, including proper torque application, lubrication, and handling practices.
Remain attentive to customer requirements regarding directional survey procedures.

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Job Duties

Supervise on-site Directional Drilling (DD) operations, ensuring accurate wellbore trajectory projection to reach the target coordinates.
Utilize specialized DD software to support analysis and provide technical advice to the customer during drilling operations.
Perform well survey calculations and trajectory projections, updating well profiles and providing accurate data to the customer.
Assist in the preparation of the daily directional drilling report.
Support the completion of the Bottom Hole Assembly (BHA) performance report for each run.
Complete service tickets and technical documentation, including well data sheets, lessons learned, End of Job Customer Satisfaction (EJCS) surveys, and Key
Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Maintain detailed records of DD equipment, ensuring proper organization and preservation in accordance with internal procedures.
Work closely with the MWD (Measurement While Drilling) Engineer to ensure BHA compatibility and operational parameters remain within specifications.
Inspect equipment received for DD operations and ensure compliance with customer requirements.
Apply technical knowledge during BHA assembly, including proper torque application, lubrication, and handling practices.
Remain attentive to customer requirements regarding directional survey procedures.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related field.
Active professional registration with CREA (Regional Council of Engineering and Agronomy).
High Intermediate English proficiency.
Proven experience in directional drilling, BHA assembly, and real-time data interpretation.
Ability to read and interpret well plans, directional surveys, and site technical information.
Technical profile aligned with industry standards and best practices.
Strong communication skills, solid arithmetic abilities, and attention to detail in data entry and recordkeeping.

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

Rodovia BR 304 S/N Km 52, Alto Sumare, Rimini, 59633-730, Brazil

Job Details

Requisition Number: 211681
Experience Level: Experienced Hire
Job Family: Operations
Product Service Line: [[division]]
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

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Compensation Information
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

About the Company

Halliburton

Global oilfield services provider across lifecycle

Halliburton provides services and products for the oil and gas industry across the reservoir lifecycle, from discovery to production. It performs locating hydrocarbons, managing geological data, drilling, formation evaluation, well construction and completion, and production optimization, plus consulting and project management. It differentiates itself through its global scale, end-to-end lifecycle capabilities, and a focus on sustainability and innovation, including initiatives like Halliburton Labs. Its goal is to help clients maximize resource value, improve operational efficiency, and reduce environmental impact through technology, expertise, and project management.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Houston, TX
Founded: 1919

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