MPD Operators Needed in Houston, TX

The MPD Operator is responsible for all aspects of the drilling program, including testing, inspection and trouble-shooting of MPD control system, and communicating effectively with the Valaris crews, 3rd party crews and customer representatives.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads the rig up/down function test, pressure test and operation of all MPD equipment on site and preparing the paperwork requirements with minimal supervision.
• Leads all Managed Pressure Drilling, mechanical and hydraulic inspection requirements.
• Manages any changes to Managed Pressure Drilling, mechanical or hydraulic equipment.
• Communicates and coordinates with internal staff, customer and 3rd party service providers.
• Leads the completion of all field documentation.
• Troubleshoots MPD equipment and implements corrective actions.
• Maintains and updates documentation relating to any project specific HAZID, HAZOP, and Risk Assessments.
• Liaises with customers on technical issues, including performance review and process improvements to better support the needs of the customer.
• Fully understands the required software of the system (e.g. Victus) and can update settings with pore pressure results.
• Understands DP Alerts (Yellow and Red) along with shut in procedures for the facility.
• Understands the fingerprinting of the hole section, can identify any potential influx/ losses from the wellbore, and reacts to same understanding the limits to circulate out using the MPD system.
• Ensures tripping speed limits are maintained as per RCD equipment rating and the surge and swab pressure calculation while compensating for such.
• Verifies proper maintenance of annular pressures to keep the wellbore in an overbalanced state.
• Trains and mentors newer operators.
• Documents any incidents per the Valaris Incident Reporting Procedure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Experience

• Minimum 1-3+ years field experience in Drilling, Subsea or MPD related role 
• Working knowledge of Conventional, Mechanized and Overdrive mechanical tools
• Working knowledge of software control systems (well control and drilling systems) 
• Mechanical aptitude and understanding of hydraulic and mechanical systems.
• Can demonstrate, apply knowledge and perform all hands on functions of all operations Underbalanced Drilling/ Managed Pressure Drilling equipment including rig up, operating, event identification and downhole theory, maintenance of compression / separation equipment and troubleshooting
• Conversant with all matters related to Managed Pressure Drilling equipment on site, including regulatory standards.