Job Capsule:
Under broad direction, this is the lead position on any job, responsible for job execution and overall performance. Advises
client on Bottom Hole Assembly (BHA) selection and all aspects of Directional Drilling (DD) performance. Ensures that
BHA’s are assembled as planned including correct make-up torque, doping and handling. Be proficient in the use of
Directional Drilling computer software and be able to provide advice and analysis to the client representative at the work
site. This shall include all survey calculations, well-to-well clearance calculations, ellipse of uncertainty calculations, well
path projections, BHA analysis, torque and drag modeling and vibration analysis. Ensures well profile plots are kept up to
date and provides client representative with directional survey data. Fully conversant with client’s requirements with
regards to well clearance, proximity and surveying procedures. Ensures a daily DD report is completed and copied to
client’s offshore and onshore drilling teams, and to the Directional Drilling Coordinator (DDC). Ensures a full and proper
BHA performance report is completed for each BHA run. This report should contain detailed and accurate BHA
dimensions as well as expected versus actual BHA performance and conclusions and recommendations. These reports
will form the basis of the End of Well Report to be submitted to the DDC at the end of the job. Ensures all service tickets
and relevant paperwork (well data spreadsheet, lesson learned/best practice, End of Job Customer Survey (EJCS) and
Key Performance Indicator (KPI) forms) is fully completed and signed by the client representative if required prior to
leaving work site. Ensures that the Directional Drilling aspects of the well being drilled comply with client’s approved
drilling program. If a deviation from the well plan is required, the authorization for such deviation shall be sought from
client representative. The DD Specialist (DDS) shall also advise the DDC of such deviations and the reasons therefore.
Ensure that all company equipment for use in the directional portion of the work is inspected when delivered to the work
site to check that the correct number, configuration, connections, crossovers, parts, spares and documentation are
present and correct to satisfy the work scope. Interfaces with the Measurement While Drilling (MWD) engineer to ensure
BHA compatibility, planned operating parameters are within specification and correct tool face references are applied.
Responsible for maintaining records of all DD equipment at well site including dimensional data and condition. Ensures
that all equipment is laid out after use according to company procedures and manifested for backload at the end of the
job. Where required be responsible for submitting an accurate daily cost for the Directional Drilling Services. Participates
in performance improvement initiatives and peer reviews as required by the Company. Assists in the evaluation of
individual performance levels of onsite directional drilling personnel. Assists in training and development of junior offshore
directional drilling personnel. Fosters teamwork among all personnel involved in the performance of the service. Job role
contributes directly to value creation. Completion of an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Science, Geology or other
technical discipline preferred, or equivalent driller/tool pusher or higher experience. Requires a minimum of three years
experience as a Field Prof-DD, Sr, to include a minimum of four years directional drilling experience with average
experience ranging from 7 – 10 years. Must have successfully passed company tests or met task guideline requirements.
Must have met the mimimum competency requirements for a Field Prof-DD, Sr. Ability to demonstrate technical aptitude
to standards required. Must possess good communication skills, arithmetic, data entry, and recording skills. 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:
• Advises client on Bottom Hole Assembly (BHA) selection and all aspects of Directional Drilling performance.
• Ensures that BHA’s are assembled as planned including correct make-up torque, doping and handling.
• Proficient in the use of Directional Drilling computer software and be able to provide advice and analysis to the client
representative at the work site. This shall include all survey calculations, well-to-well clearance calculations, ellipse of
uncertainty calculations, well path projections, BHA analysis, torque and drag modeling and vibration analysis.
• Ensures well profile plots are kept up to date and provide client representative with directional survey data.
• Fully conversant with client’s requirements with regards to well clearance, proximity and surveying procedures.
• Ensures a daily Directional Drilling report is completed and copied to client’s offshore and onshore drilling teams, and
to the Directional Drilling Coordinator (DDC).
• Ensures a full and proper BHA performance report is completed for each BHA run. This report should contain detailed
and accurate BHA dimensions as well as expected versus actual BHA performance and conclusions and
recommendations. These reports will form the basis of the End of Well Report to be submitted to the DDC at the end
of the job.
• Ensures all service tickets and relevant paperwork (well data spreadsheet, lesson learned/best practice, EJCS and
KPI forms) is fully completed and signed by the client representative if required prior to leaving work site.
• Ensures that the Directional Drilling aspects of the well being drilled comply with client’s approved drilling program. If
a deviation from the well plan is required, the authorization for such deviation shall be sought from client
representative. The DDS shall also advise the DDC of such deviations and the reasons therefore.
• Ensures that all company equipment for use in the directional portion of the work is inspected when delivered to the
work site to check that the correct number, configuration, connections, crossover’s, parts, spares and documentation
are present and correct to satisfy the work scope.
• Interfaces with the MWD engineer to ensure BHA compatibility, planned operating parameters are within specification
and correct tool face references are applied.
• Responsible for maintaining records of all Directional Drilling equipment at well site including dimensional data and
condition. Ensure that all equipment is laid out after use according to company procedures and manifested for
backload at the end of the job.
• Where required, responsible for submitting an accurate daily cost for the Directional Drilling Services.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives and peer reviews as required by the Company.
• Assists in the evaluation of individual performance levels of onsite directional drilling personnel.
• Assists in training and development of junior offshore directional drilling 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.
• Development needs tend towards the skills required to supervise operations from a land-based office location.
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 preferred, or
equivalent driller/tool pusher or higher experience.
• Possession of a relevant offshore certificates as required
• Minimum of 4 years directional drilling experience with average experience ranging from 7 – 10 years. Should also
have a minimum of 3 years as Field Prof-DD, Sr.
Role Specific Knowledge:
Must have successfully passed company tests or met task guideline requirements. Must have met the mimimum
competency requirements for a Field Prof-DD, Sr. Ability to demonstrate technical aptitude to standards required. Must
possess good communication skills, arithmetic, data entry, and recording skills. Ability to demonstrate technical aptitude
to standards required. Must possess good communication skills, arithmetic, data entry, and recording skills.
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 Svc Coord
• Second level title above this job is Ops Leader
Downward
• First level title below this job is Field Prof-DD, Sr
• Second level title below this job is Field Prod-DD, II
Alternate Titles:
Principal Directional Driller
Peer Jobs:
Field Prof, General level positons 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.
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