Job Description

Directional Driller (6-Month Contract)

Company Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Directional Driller to join our client on a 6-month contract with the potential for extension. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise in directional drilling operations, with a strong focus on Compass software, trajectory planning, survey data management, and anti-collision analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Trajectory / Well Path Planning: Design well paths (vertical, deviated, horizontal) to meet operational objectives while optimising drilling performance.


• Survey Data Management: Track and analyse actual well paths versus planned trajectories to ensure alignment with project goals.


• Anti-collision Analysis: Assess and mitigate the risk of wellbore interference, ensuring minimum separation between wells.


• Real-time / Look-ahead Planning: Develop look-ahead plans using real-time survey data to adjust the trajectory during drilling operations.


• Error Model Advisory: Provide guidance on the application of different error models for historical drilling tools to enhance accuracy and reliability.


• Collaborate with drilling engineers and field personnel to optimise drilling performance and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Petroleum Engineering, Drilling Engineering, or a related field.


• Expert-level proficiency in Compass software and directional drilling operations.


• 15+ years of overall directional drilling experience, with 5–10 years of survey experience.


• Proven expertise in trajectory planning, survey data management, anti-collision analysis, and real-time trajectory adjustments.


• Strong understanding of error models for historical drilling tools and their practical application.


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.


• Ability to work on-site at the service provider office and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

If you are a highly skilled Directional Driller with a proven track record in Compass software and advanced drilling techniques, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in delivering exceptional results and driving innovation in the field of directional drilling.