The Directional Drilling Choice
With over 30 years of industry experience, MS Directional holds an established presence in most major producing onshore oil and gas basins and is a leader in onshore directional drilling in the United States.

The MWD Field Specialist Trainee's primary responsibility is to participate in training experiences, learn new skills, and to demonstrate increasing proficiency and expertise with MWD Field Specialist responsibilities. Within 12 weeks in the MWD Field Specialist Trainee program, the trainee must learn to operate, troubleshoot and make repairs with little or no supervision.

Detailed Description:

• Learn to recognize and accurately inventory all appropriate tools on location
• Become proficient in tool assembly and surface gear rig up
• Remain on well site for the duration of directional operation or until released by customer/supervisor
• Monitor, troubleshoot and make necessary repairs to equipment in operation while drilling
• Learn to become proficient in MS Office Suite and other related computer software programs required for job completion
• Learn to accurately qualify survey data
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Work independently and prioritize tasks based on operational needs
• Make sound and quick decisions to support all operations while maintaining a continuously safe working environment
• Work with an emphasis on individual safety and safety for others, including coworkers and third parties
• Maintain awareness on location to safely move around work environment with many moving objects and hazard areas
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing coworkers, internal and external customers, and third parties
• Bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and crawl throughout the work shift
• Demonstrate clear communication skills including the ability to read, write and speak English as well as understand and promptly follow verbal and written instructions in English
• Clearly judge near and far distances to maintain awareness of, watch and report ongoing work activities to coworkers and third parties
• Able to discuss and explain job details (current jobs and past job runs)
• Ability to take direction from multiple managers/coordinators/trainers
• Willing to work extended schedules, including extra days, occasional nights, weekends and holidays

Minimum Qualifications:

• 6 months stable work history or military service or technical/university enrollment history in last 12 months.
• Must be able to meet requirements of Company’s Vehicle Use Agreement and Driving Policy.
• Must be available to start program on Monday, January 30, 2023

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic computer skills with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook etc.)
• Oilfield related work history
• Electrical, mechanical, or shop experience a plus

Additional Details:

This position requires the person to work in various environments to include office, shops and worksites often in remote locations for 20+ days at a time with exposure to all types of weather conditions (rain, snow, cold, heat, day, night, etc.) and employees will be expected to properly use designated personal protective equipment (PPE). The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, or walk with occasional lifting (overhead, waist level) from floor, bending and frequent near vision use for reading and use of computer, telephone and other office equipment.