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Drilling Engineering Manager in Houston

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Day rate: $650 / working day.

Reimbursable Expenses

  • Offshore locations generally provide accommodations and meals.
  • Many land rigs also provide catering and lodging.
  • When lodging and meals are not provided, workers may expense hotel accommodations and meals/food expenses.

Digital Drilling Analyst – (DDA)

The Digital Drilling Analyst (DDA) is:
• A full-time position at the rig site responsible for Installation and Commission (I&C) of the DrillOps equipment.
• Also is responsible for coaching and support the rig site crew on DrillOps Automate and / or Advisory services at rig during the Hypercare deployment phase.
• Also will ensure the customer transition to the SaaS (Software as a Service) operating model.

Requirements:
• At least 5 years in the Oil Industry working in the field as;
o DD, MWD, DDX
o Mud logger Engineer
o Rig Engineer
o Assistant Well-Site Leader
• Need to drive Light Vehicle when in US Onshore operations
o US Driving License needed
• Field Position; either Offshore or Onshore
• Assignments will be worldwide, including USA
• Flexibility to work extended shifts
• Hiring via Contractor for SLB, not directly with SLB

Exposures:
• Drilling rig environment & Drilling operations
• Drilling Domain Knowledge
• Computer & IT skills: receptive to new software technology and hands-on oriented
• Client interaction and coaching skills
• Troubleshooting and communication skills

Responsibilities
• Managing the field engagement and field communications with the DrillOps Support center
• Manage DrillOps hardware installation (Server, Screen, Connectivity)
• Participates in technical discussions for customer workflow optimization and requirements
• Setting Section & Runs: Pre-configure Automate segments & parameters for each run & formation
• Ensure collaboration between Rig Contractor, Drilling Services and Well Engineering for tune-in Digital parameters or configurations
• Provide onsite training and coaching to the Rig site crew on DrillOps
• Maximize % Utilization of DrillOps Automate and Advisory by engaging the crew
• Assist in any DrillOps hardware, software or process troubleshooting
• Input software issues or enhancements in the dedicated systems for sustaining
• Work closely with WE, DD/MWD, Driller and Client to design and implement automation settings, including RCS settings.
• Reporting: Perform and distribute Daily and Section as per guidelines
• Support performance analysis at end of section and well to validate value addition generated by DrillOps deployment.

Education Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Certification Requirements

  • Required certifications and training will be provided by the company as needed.

Rotation Schedule

Schedule varies based on operational requirements and well activities.

Examples include:

  • 2 weeks on / 1 week off
  • 4 weeks on / 2 weeks off
  • 3 weeks on / 10 days off
  • Equal time rotations at times

No fixed rotation exists. Actual schedule is driven by drilling operations.

\nCompany Description

At AA2IT, we deliver solutions that align with your business goals, built on innovation, backed by a team of experts, and guided by measurable outcomes.

Company DescriptionAt AA2IT, we deliver solutions that align with your business goals, built on innovation, backed by a team of experts, and guided by measurable outcomes.

Drilling Engineering Manager in Houston

Houston, TX
Full time

Published on 10/11/2026

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