Directional drilling engineer
ERIELL O.S.M.E DMCC
Total years of experience :1 years, 10 Months
Responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring the directional drilling of wells to reach target reservoirs with precision and efficiency. Key responsibilities: Collaborate with geologists, geophysicists, and reservoir engineers to understand the geological characteristics of the target reservoir and determine the optimal drilling path. Develop well trajectories and drilling plans, considering geological, technical, and safety factors. Monitor real-time data from downhole sensors and make necessary adjustments to ensure the well follows the planned path. Optimize drilling parameters such as weight on bit, rotary speed, and mud properties to enhance drilling efficiency and minimize wellbore tortuosity. Adhere to safety regulations and best practices to minimize environmental impact and protect personnel and equipment. Identify and resolve drilling issues, such as downhole complications, wellbore instability, or equipment malfunctions, to prevent costly downtime or accidents. Work closely with drilling teams to mitigate risks and find innovative solutions to technical challenges. Maintain and troubleshoot drilling equipment, including downhole tools, measurement-while-drilling (MWD) and logging-while-drilling (LWD) systems, and rotary steerable systems. Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability and functionality.
MWD Engineer is a specialized professional in the oil and gas industry responsible for the operation and maintenance of MWD equipment, which is used to collect real-time data while drilling oil and gas wells.
Responsibilities:
Set up, calibrate, and operate MWD tools and equipment, which may include measurement-while-drilling systems, logging-while-drilling tools, and other downhole sensors.
Monitor and maintain the equipment during drilling operations to ensure accurate data collection.
Collect and transmit real-time data on drilling parameters, such as drilling depth, azimuth, inclination, temperature, pressure, and gamma ray measurements.
Verify the quality and accuracy of data, and make adjustments as needed to ensure data integrity.
Interpret and analyze the data collected from MWD tools to provide drilling engineers with insights into the downhole conditions, wellbore trajectory, and geological formations.
Collaborate with drilling teams to optimize drilling parameters based on data analysis.
Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of MWD equipment to ensure its reliability and functionality.
Identify and address equipment issues promptly to prevent downtime during drilling operations.
Adhere to safety protocols, industry regulations, and best practices to protect personnel, equipment, and the environment.
Maintain an awareness of safety hazards associated with MWD operations and take appropriate precautions.
Generate detailed reports on data collected, equipment status, and any incidents or issues encountered during drilling.
Provide timely and accurate information to support decision-making by drilling team.
Work closely with drilling engineers, directional drilling engineers, and other specialists to optimize drilling processes and ensure successful well construction.