Job Capsule:
Under broad supervision, provides on-site supervision of the Logging While Drilling (LWD) process including tool
preparations, data acquisition, log generation and Quality Control (QC), and delivery of the services to the customer. This
is the lead position on most jobs and takes the lead to ensure all data presented to the customer is accurate, timely and
meets the highest service quality standards possible. Takes the lead to ensure that expected and needed data, including
possible problems, are provided to the customer. Takes the lead to provide technical consultation to all of Halliburton’s
clients. These areas include mud hydraulics, Bottom Hole Assembly (BHA) planning, pore pressure analysis, formation
evaluation, drilling tendencies, the mud system, and BHA dynamics. Ensures the proper testing of all tools and
equipment before, during, and after each job. Identify and correct operational problems to prevent or minimize service
impact. Ensures the accuracy and completeness of all required forms, databases (i.e., Service vouchers, lost/damaged
equipment, radiation site survey, End of Job Customer Survey (EJCS) report, First Alert Database (FAD)/Correction,
Prevention and Improvement (CPI)). Ensures that BHA’s are assembled as planned including correct make-up torque,
doping and handling. Aware of client’s requirements regarding surveying procedures. Leads the effort to interface with
the Directional Driller (DD) to ensure BHA compatibility, planned operating parameters are within specification and correct
tool face references are applied. Participates in performance improvement initiatives as required by the Company.
Ensures all the equipment, personnel, and resources needed to perform the service is available. Must be proficient in the
use of LWD computer software and be able to provide advice and analysis to the client representative at the work site.
This shall include all survey calculations, Log generation, basic geosteering services and data Quality Control (QC).
Ensures a daily LWD report is completed and copied to client’s offshore and onshore drilling teams and to the LWD
Coordinator. Where required, responsible for submitting an accurate daily cost for the LWD Services. Assists in the
evaluation of individual performance levels of onsite LWD personnel. Assists in training and development of junior
offshore personnel. Fosters teamwork among all personnel involved in the performance of the service. Job role
contributes directly to value creation. Skills typically acquired through the completion of an undergraduate degree in
Engineering, Science, Geology or other technical discipline, or equivalent drilling/rig experience. Requires a mminimum
of three years LWD experience and a minimum of one year experience as a Field Prof–LWD, II. Must have successfully
passed company tests or met task guideline requirements. Must have met the minimum competency requirements for the
Field Professional–LWD, II. Ability to demonstrate technical aptitude to standards required. Must possess good
communication skills, arithmetic, data entry, and recording skills. Able to provide service and interpretation on all tooling
available in the country assigned. Must possess relevant offshore certificates as required. This is a field position.
Promotes safety awareness and environmental consciousness, and complies with all applicable safety and environmental
procedures and regulations. Ensures compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) regulations and
guidelines. Promotes and takes an active part in quality improvement processes.
Job Roles:
· Takes the lead to ensure all data presented to the customer is accurate, timely and meets the highest service quality
standards possible.
· Takes the lead to ensure that expected and needed data, including possible problems, are provided to the customer.
· Takes the lead to provide technical consultation to all of Halliburton’s clients. These areas include mud hydraulics,
BHA planning, pore pressure analysis, formation evaluation, drilling tendencies, the mud system, and BHA dynamics.
· Ensures the proper testing of all tools and equipment before, during, and after each job.
· Identifies and correct operational problems to prevent or minimize service impact.
· Ensures the accuracy and completeness of all required forms, data bases (i.e., service vouchers, lost/damaged
equipment, radiation site survey, EJCS, FAD/CPI).
· Ensures that BHA’s are assembled as planned including correct make-up torque, doping and handling.
· Be aware of client’s requirements regarding surveying procedures.
· Leads the effort to interface with the DD to ensure BHA compatibility, planned operating parameters are within
specification and correct tool face references are applied.
· Participates in performance improvement initiatives as required by the Company.
· Ensures all the equipment, personnel, and resources needed to perform the service is available.
· Proficient in the use of LWD computer software and be able to provide advice and analysis to the client representative
at the work site. This shall include all survey calculations, Log generation, basic geosteering services and data QC.
· Ensures a daily LWD report is completed and copied to client’s offshore and onshore drilling teams and to the LWD
Coordinator.
· Where required, responsible for submitting an accurate daily cost for the Directional Drilling Services.
· Assists in the evaluation of individual performance levels of onsite LWD personnel.
· Assists in training and development of junior offshore personnel.
· Fosters teamwork among all personnel involved in the performance of the service.
· Additional job role responsibilities include the following:
· Safety
· Promotes safety awareness and complies with all applicable safety procedures and regulations.
· Development
· Capitalizes on every appropriate training opportunity offered by the supervisor.
· Keeps informed of new equipment and/or technology within the industry.
· Completes training and assessments as per the company Progression and Competency schemes.
Scope of Job:
· Job role has budgetary type of accountabilities or directly impacts a revenue center’s viability or its quality of service
via personal contributions. Job role contributes directly to value creation.
Education, Licensure, and Experience:
· Completion of an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Science, Geology or other technical discipline, or equivalent
drilling/rig experience.
· Possession of a relevant offshore certificates as required
· Requires a minimum of three years LWD experience and a minimum of one year experience as a Field Prof-–LWD, II.
Role Specific Knowledge
Must have successfully passed company tests or met task guideline requirements. Must have met the minimum
competency requirements for the Field Professional–LWD, II. Ability to demonstrate technical aptitude to standards
required. Must possess good communication skills, arithmetic, data entry, and recording skills. Able to provide service
and interpretation on all tooling available in the country assigned.
Autonomy of Job:
· Under broad direction: supervision received is usually centered around job results or methodologies used such as
problem solving approaches, establishing broad parameters for projects, work organization, progress reports, etc.
There may be occasional “General” or even “Direct” supervision.
Supervisory Responsibility of Job:
· Assists in supervising others. Provides basic job training and guidance on a regular basis; performs work of same or
closely allied nature. (This includes coordinators).
Working Conditions:
· Physical activity is normally required on the job, or requires exposure to the elements or job related hazards but not
on a routine basis. Hazards are not severe.
Career Path:
Upward
· First level title above this job is Field Prof-LWD, General
· Second level title above this job is Svc Coord
Downward
· First level title below this job is Field Prof-LWD, II
· Second level title below this job is Field Prof-LWD, I
Alternate Titles:
LWD, Sr
Peer Jobs:
Field Prof, Senior level positions within Drilling Systems job family
Physical Demand Statement:
· Work is primarily moderate; exerting up to 60 pounds of force occasionally and/or 30 pounds of force frequently or
constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
