MPD Support Engineer

Stasis Drilling Solutions, LLC is a privately held oilfield services provider headquartered in Houston, TX with operations throughout the lower 48 of the United States.

About the role

The MPD Support Engineer provides engineering and operational support for Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) operations from a Remote Support / Monitoring location or on-site, as needed. The role requires an understanding of all aspects of drilling operations, drilling engineering topics, and conventional well control, along with specialty support for Managed Pressure Drilling Projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform forecasting for Equivalent Mud Weight (EMW) / Equivalent Circulating Density (ECD) in drilling operations and calculate Surface Back Pressure (SBP) requirements for drilling and connections.
• Determine stroke/volume requirements for various operational scenarios.
• Develop and optimize existing MPD operational roadmaps, Technical Procedures, and End of Well Reports.
• Facilitate communication between rig operations and the office.
• Provide feedback and advice internally and externally about operational, technical, QHSE, and engineering practices, requests, or challenges.
• Operate the MPD system in real time in conjunction with drilling operations.
• Interact with the rig crew and advise the driller and client of events or potential problems identified during the operation.
• Provide continuous real-time monitoring of MPD operations.
• Support troubleshooting of MPD equipment and control system performance.
• Execute all matters related to Managed Pressure Drilling, Rotating Control Devices, and Hydraulic modeling with minimal to no supervision.
• Responsible for operational procedures, onsite client training, daily reporting, hydraulic modeling, and End of Well Reports.
• Perform or assist in equipment rig up and rig down, equipment maintenance, inspection, and subsequent repairs.
• Responsible for site achievement of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and managing resources and processes required to do so.

Metric Accountabilities

• Adherence to approved workflows.
• Technical Procedures validated as technically sound during post-well or post-event review.
• KPI Reporting.
• Comprehension of hazards in Stasis JSA's.
• 100% Completion of Required HSE Training.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree (Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, or related discipline).
• 0-1+ years minimum functional experience in a drilling-related discipline.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with internal and external clients.
• Proactive analytical skills with attention to detail and process improvements.
• Competency in the use of drilling engineering calculating programs and other related software.
• Must maintain a valid Driver's License.

Preferred Skills

• Applied knowledge of MPD principles, particularly Surface Back Pressure (SBP) applications.
• Working knowledge of MPD surface equipment.
• Regular punctuality and leadership through servitude behavior.
• Ability to work with minimum guidance as well as in a team-based environment.
• Schedule flexibility to meet customer drilling schedules.
• Exhibits honesty, high ethics, determination, active listening, and focus.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment, learn quickly, and adapt to new challenges and situations.

Physical Requirements

• Repetitively climb steep stairs and be able to lift and carry 50+ pounds independently.
• Stay alert and focused for 12+ hours while performing repetitive and routine activities including walking, standing, or sitting.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and crawl throughout the tour work shift.
• Use heavy-duty handheld and long-handled tools.
• Work closely with others in confined areas of the drilling rig and live together in crew quarters.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices.
• Follow all required safety instructions as per company HSE policy.

Travel Requirements

Required to commute, telecommute, and/or work at various SDS locations throughout the U.S.

Benefits

• Earned Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options (with eligible medical plans).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Company-paid Life Insurance.
• Voluntary Life & AD&D.
• Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity coverage.
• Pet Insurance.