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It requires technical skills, quick decisions, and commitment to innovation in a high-stakes environment.\nKey Responsibilities\n- Operate and maintain MPD equipment, including choke manifolds, rotating control devices, and pressure systems.\n- Monitor well parameters (e.g., pressure, flow), perform hydraulic modeling, and adjust strategies to prevent issues like kicks or losses.\n- Lead pre-job planning, risk assessments, equipment setup, and testing; develop MPD programs with clients.\n- Analyze post-job data, generate reports, and recommend improvements.\n- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards; participate in incident investigations.\n- Train junior personnel and rig crews on MPD techniques and best practices.\n- Troubleshoot malfunctions, optimize procedures, and resolve challenges on-site.\n- Travel to remote locations, working rotational shifts (e.g., 14 days on/14 off) in varying conditions.\nQualifications and Requirements\n- Relevant technical certifications (e.g., IWCF Well Control, H2S Alive, First Aid/CPR) are required.\n- Experience: 3-5 years in drilling operations, with at least 2 years in MPD or underbalanced drilling; oil and gas experience preferred.\n- Skills: Analytical problem-solving; proficiency in hydraulic modeling software; knowledge of downhole tools and pressure management; strong communication.\n- Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with MPD methodologies and API standards; ability to interpret data and make real-time adjustments.\n- Physical and Other Requirements: Fit for field work, including heavy lifting and heights; valid driver's license; willingness for drug/alcohol testing; American citizenship or work authorization required.\n- Preferred: Experience with data analysis tools.\nJob Types: Full-time, Contract\nPay: $40.00 - $41.00 per hour\nWork Location: In person","company":"Petram","rawCompany":"petram","city":"Midland","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:46:35.963Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2171.00","title":"Petroleum Engineers","slug":"petroleum-engineers"},{"code":"53-7073.00","title":"Wellhead Pumpers","slug":"wellhead-pumpers"},{"code":"47-5013.00","title":"Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas","slug":"service-unit-operators-oil-and-gas"}],"industries":[{"code":"213112","title":"Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations","slug":"support-activities-for-oil-and-gas-operations"},{"code":"213111","title":"Drilling Oil and Gas Wells","slug":"drilling-oil-and-gas-wells"},{"code":"211120","title":"Crude Petroleum Extraction","slug":"crude-petroleum-extraction"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"MPD Field Engineer","description":"Job Summary $ 40 per day plus per diem\nAs an MPD Field Engineer/Operator you will support managed pressure drilling operations for oil and gas wells. This role involves maintaining wellbore pressure, mitigating risks, and ensuring safe, efficient execution. You will work on-site at rigs, collaborating with crews and clients while adhering to strict safety and environmental regulations. It requires technical skills, quick decisions, and commitment to innovation in a high-stakes environment.\nKey Responsibilities\n- Operate and maintain MPD equipment, including choke manifolds, rotating control devices, and pressure systems.\n- Monitor well parameters (e.g., pressure, flow), perform hydraulic modeling, and adjust strategies to prevent issues like kicks or losses.\n- Lead pre-job planning, risk assessments, equipment setup, and testing; develop MPD programs with clients.\n- Analyze post-job data, generate reports, and recommend improvements.\n- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards; participate in incident investigations.\n- Train junior personnel and rig crews on MPD techniques and best practices.\n- Troubleshoot malfunctions, optimize procedures, and resolve challenges on-site.\n- Travel to remote locations, working rotational shifts (e.g., 14 days on/14 off) in varying conditions.\nQualifications and Requirements\n- Relevant technical certifications (e.g., IWCF Well Control, H2S Alive, First Aid/CPR) are required.\n- Experience: 3-5 years in drilling operations, with at least 2 years in MPD or underbalanced drilling; oil and gas experience preferred.\n- Skills: Analytical problem-solving; proficiency in hydraulic modeling software; knowledge of downhole tools and pressure management; strong communication.\n- Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with MPD methodologies and API standards; ability to interpret data and make real-time adjustments.\n- Physical and Other Requirements: Fit for field work, including heavy lifting and heights; valid driver's license; willingness for drug/alcohol testing; American citizenship or work authorization required.\n- Preferred: Experience with data analysis tools.\nJob Types: Full-time, Contract\nPay: $40.00 - $41.00 per hour\nWork Location: In person","datePosted":"2026-04-14T10:46:35.963Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T10:46:35.963Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Petram","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Midland","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"61bb8c8476e1ee2deef4cc4f"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/61bb8c8476e1ee2deef4cc4f"}}