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MPD Field Service Technician II

MPD Technician
Job Ref 16438
Location:
Conroe, United States
Job Type:
Temporary
Skills:
Solids Control Operations
Salary:
$40 Per Hour

Job Details

Principal Responsibilities

  • Ensure full compliance with customer QHSE/HSE policies throughout all project activities.

  • Install, commission, and operate the MPD Control System on drilling rigs.

  • Develop a working understanding of the technical aspects of MPD operations during each project.

  • Provide ongoing project support and technical guidance to the client, drilling contractor, and MPD field personnel through the Well Site Supervisor (WSS).

  • Support the preparation of End-of-Well Reports (EOWR) and related project documentation.

  • Develop and maintain event graphs on a routine basis or upon customer request.


Primary Roles & Responsibilities

  • Ensure the implementation and ongoing compliance with all QHSE procedures during MPD operations.

  • Perform calibration, documentation, troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of instrumentation measuring level, temperature, pressure, flow, and other process variables.

  • Assist with rig-up and rig-down of MPD equipment under the direction of the WSS.

  • Apply a systematic approach to troubleshooting, providing hands-on support as required.

  • Maintain continuous operational support to the drilling operation.

  • Conduct routine maintenance and system checks on MPD equipment.

  • Monitor and operate the MPD choke manifold and supporting equipment, strictly following WSS guidance and operating procedures.


Required Skills & Technical Competencies

  • Experience in calibration, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and project start-up activities.

  • Hands-on operation of MPD system components.

  • Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with proven troubleshooting capability.

  • Working knowledge of MPD choke control software.

  • Basic understanding of setting up and operating various MPD applications.

  • Proficient in the use of multimeters and signal generators for instrumentation setup and calibration.

  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).


Education & Experience Requirements

  • 2–4 years of field experience in the oil and gas industry, including drilling rig operations.

  • Preferred: 2–3 years of experience in MPD, UBD, or PMCD operations.

  • Demonstrated technical competency with MPD equipment and operations.

  • Solid understanding of risk assessment and mitigation processes.


Physical Requirements

  • Ability to climb, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in confined spaces and from elevated platforms.

  • Must be capable of wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE).

  • Ability to work extended hours and provide overtime coverage as needed.


Working Conditions

  • Primarily a field-based position requiring worldwide travel on short notice.

  • No fixed rotation; assignments may require 30+ consecutive days in the field.

  • Shift work with typical 12-hour shifts; including handovers and meetings, workdays may extend to 14 hours.

  • On-call support is required; personnel may be contacted off-shift to assist with critical troubleshooting and repairs.

  • MPD projects are high-value, high-risk operations, where equipment failures or downtime can create high-pressure environments.
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