Directional Driller

About the role

KLX Energy Services LLC provides a broad range of technical solutions and equipment to customers, delivering expert energy services for every phase of the wellsite—including drilling, completions, re‑fracing, production, workover, and plug and abandonment. The company offers technical services, wireline, rentals, and accommodations to keep operations running economically, effectively, and safely. At KLX, employees work side‑by‑side with devoted professionals in an environment that emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and professionalism. The company is currently seeking a Directional Driller for its Willis, TX location.

Responsibilities

• Proficiently use directional drilling computer software and advise customers on all aspects of a job.
• Analyze survey calculations, well‑to‑well clearance calculations, ellipse of uncertainty calculations, well path projections, BHA analysis, torque and drag modeling, and vibration analysis.
• Keep well profile plots up to date and provide client representatives with directional survey data.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements regarding well clearance, proximity, and surveying procedures.
• Complete a daily Directional Drilling report and distribute it to the client’s offshore and onshore drilling teams and the Directional Drilling Coordinator.
• Prepare a full and proper BHA performance report for each BHA run.
• Complete all service tickets and relevant paperwork, obtaining client signatures when required before leaving the work site.
• Ensure directional drilling activities comply with the client’s approved drilling program; obtain authorization for any deviation from the well plan.
• Inspect all company equipment used for the directional portion of the work upon delivery to verify correct number, configuration, connections, crossovers, parts, spares, and documentation.
• Interface with the Measurement While Drilling (MWD) engineer to ensure BHA compatibility, operating parameters within specification, and correct tool‑face references.
• Maintain records of all directional drilling equipment at the well site, including dimensional data and condition.
• Lay out equipment after use according to company procedures and manifest it for back‑load at the end of the job.
• Assist in training and development of junior offshore directional drilling personnel and foster teamwork among all personnel involved in the service.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED (minimum); Associate’s Degree (preferred).
• Experience: 0‑2 years’ experience; equivalent driller/tool pusher experience.
• Supervisory responsibility: Not applicable.

KLX Energy Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.