Especialista Técnico - MPD

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert for NOV MPD systems, including monitoring, control, and integrated automation solutions.


• Provide advanced technical support and troubleshooting for complex MPD-related issues, acting as an escalation point for Tier 2 personnel and customers.


• Analyze MPD system performance, pressure data, and operational trends to identify improvement opportunities and reduce non-productive time (NPT).


• Support planning and execution of MPD operations by reviewing system configurations, operational procedures, and pressure management strategies.


• Assist in the detection, analysis, and resolution of pressure events, including kicks, losses, and abnormal well behavior, using real-time monitoring tools and system diagnostics.


• Collaborate with engineering, product management, and operations teams to support MPD product enhancements, system integration, and performance optimization.


• Contribute to development and improvement of MPD equipment, software, and control systems, including early kick and loss detection (EKLD) capabilities.


• Support system integration activities involving MPD equipment, rig control systems, and automation platforms.


• Review field feedback and operational data to support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Provide technical input for documentation, procedures, training materials, and best practices related to MPD operations.


• Perform competitive and technical analysis of MPD technologies, systems, and industry practices.


• Comply with all NOV Company policies and HSE requirements.


• Onshore and offshore support and execution to drilling operations with MPD.


• Technical support and execution for repair of MPD equipment.

Education & Experience Qualifications

• Technical diploma, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Relevant experience in drilling operations, MPD systems including Operating the system, well control, rig automation, or related oilfield technologies.


• Working knowledge of drilling hydraulics, pressure management concepts, and well control principles.


• Experience supporting or working with MPD equipment, control systems, or real-time monitoring systems preferred.


• Strong technical analysis, troubleshooting, and report-writing skills.


• Ability to interpret mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and instrumentation drawings.


• Comfortable working across multidisciplinary technical areas, including drilling operations, automation, and control systems.


• Ability to collaborate effectively with multinational teams across multiple time zones.


• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface with customers, operations personnel, and internal technical teams in both portuguese and english.

Preferred Skills & Competencies (optional but recommended)

• Experience with integrated MPD systems, automated drilling controls, or real-time drilling optimization tools.


• Familiarity with early kick and loss detection (EKLD) systems.


• Offshore or rig-site experience supporting drilling or pressure control operations.


• Understanding of MPD specialty equipment such as rotating control devices (RCD/ACD), choke manifolds, flow measurement systems, and pressure control hardware.