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Field Specialist- Directional Drilling

Baker Hughes

Baker Hughes

Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Posted 6+ months ago

Field Specialist- Directional Drilling

Do you enjoy being part of a successful team?

Would you like the opportunity to learn cutting-edge technology?

Join our growing team

Our Oilfield Services (OFS) business provides intelligent connected technologies to monitor and control our energy extraction assets. Our Sales team work in partnership with our business partners to build loyalty and develop sales growth. We take responsibility for the business' success by building trusted relationships and understanding our partners.

Partner with the best

As a Field Specialist- Directional Drilling, you will be providing resolution to a diverse scope and range of complex problems at the well site where analysis of data requires having a broad knowledge of the product line(s)) tools.

As a Field Specialist- Directional Drilling, you will be responsible for:

  • Conducting all business activities in accordance with Baker Hughes HSE policies and compliance requirements
  • Ensuring work is verified to enable successful customer delivery and sign-off of agreed work objectives
  • Facilitating communications between internal and external teams
  • Providing advice and direction to external customer and third-party wellsite colleagues as appropriate.
  • Providing resolution to diverse scope and range of complex problems at the well site where analysis of data requires having a broad knowledge of the product line's, tools & service.
  • Acting as a project leader and mentors junior field engineers.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

  • Have a Bachelor’s degree in any related engineering course.
  • Have at least a two-year technical college degree
  • Have at least 5 years' experience as Field Specialist within directional drilling product line.
  • Should be highly skilled in directional drilling in multiple applications including but not limited to use of mud motor, rotary steerable systems, Cased hole whipstock exits, Open hole sidetracks, conductor jetting in deep water applications, well architect software and anti-collision monitoring
  • Have thorough mechanical and application proficiency
  • Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Have experience with Deepwater environment.
  • Have an excellent awareness of Health, Safety and Environmental compliance and potential risks
  • Enjoy travelling to customer locations and being flexible to customer demands
  • Be capable of working effectively in teams with a flexible approach to changing work demands

Work in a way that works for you

We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

  • Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
  • Comprehensive private medical care options
  • Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
  • Tailored financial programs
  • Additional elected or voluntary benefits
About Us:
We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us:
Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.