CH Field Engineer

CH Field Engineer (inclusive of Engineer, Senior Engineer & General Engineer)

Job Summary

The Cased Hole Field Engineer plays a vital role in managing our crews, following/ promoting our company values, and delivering top-notch service to our clients. This position entails multiple roles toward our field operations’ success and driving our visions related to safety and service quality principles.

The Cased Hole Field Engineer reports directly to the base Operations Management team.

Job Duties

• Working knowledge on the operation of heavy equipment of various sizes and weights utilized in wireline operations

• Successfully achieve and obtain any required training qualifications associated with the position

• Take a role in the planning and preparation for assigned well site operations

• Must oversee all pre-job load-outs, checks, and equipment readiness before dispatch to a location

• May be required to run services including Cement Bond Logs, Gamma Ray Logs, Noise/Temp Logs, etc. based on current training and knowledge

• Provide efficient operation of perforation and setting services related to all completion activities

• Be a leader in enforcing and coaching of others in all government, company, and client policies and procedures

• Perform and enforce all operations with the highest regard to the safety of all personnel and equipment

• Help out in identifying and mentoring all employees in regards to any issues, how to address immediately and report to the appropriate departments on time

• Stay updated on any company changes and verify they are being implemented in the field

• Work an on-call schedule and dispatch to a job site when needed

• Promptly and accurately submits all required reports and data on time

• Maintains assigned equipment and facilities to the required standard

• Successfully achieve and obtain any required training qualifications associated with the position

• Remain current on all third party and company-specific training programs

• Take the lead on the training and development of other field personnel

• Must give accurate feedback on overall employee and job performances

• Any other duties needed to help drive our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Organization Values

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ensuring strong quality control principles of perforating, logging, and any additional operations associated with the assigned base

• Ability to obtain BATFE clearance for Employee Possessor of explosives

• Good background in troubleshooting of cased hole operations, tools, and equipment

• Ability to drive and operate the equipment under various working conditions

• Working knowledge of methods, materials, and tools used in wireline operations

• Background and experience in the identification of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations and crew management

• Strong working knowledge of DOT and explosives safety regulations

• Working background in the mechanical abilities and knowledge of CH operations is a requirement

• Must be able to interact professionally with co-workers and clients

• Ability to perform manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to weather conditions

• Knowledge on understanding and carry out written and oral instructions

• Must be able to communicate well both verbally and written

• Lead a team to meet all job schedules with dependability and consistency at all times

• Strong work ethic and ability to be a team player

• Ability to assist/coach in the operation of pressure control equipment and grease injection

• Take the lead on all pre and post job checks on all equipment and supplies

• A working background with training and mentoring in the operations of rigging-up and down on a job-site

• Expert abilities in the assembly, disassembly, maintenance, and operation of all equipment for the job

• Working knowledge on how to load, transport, assemble perforating and plug setting equipment

Necessary Physical Abilities to Perform Essential Functions

Safety of our employees is a key priority of Horizontal. Thus the company must ensure that applicants are physically able to perform certain essential functions of the Cased Hole Engineer position. Applicants should be able to physically perform the following activities (or be able to perform these activities with a reasonable accommodation):

• Routinely lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

• Sit, speak or listen actively for extended periods of time

• Possess full use of both hands to feel or manipulate objects, tools, or controls

• Perform an extended reach with arms to manipulate objects, tools, or controls

• Walk short distances, sometimes over uneven terrain

• Perform manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion, sometimes under extreme weather conditions

Qualifications

• High School/GED, Undergraduate degree in Geology or Engineering preferred

• Must have at a minimum a class C w/Hazmat CDL license

• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety manuals, operational instructions, and policies/procedures

• Must be able to take the lead in effectively communicating with peers, subordinates, and supervisors

• Possess a strong ability to solve problems in the practical field and interpret data presented in written, diagrammatic or schedule form

• Ability to apply advanced math skills to practical situations

• Ability to solve problems in practical field situations and interpret data presented in written, diagrammatic or schedule form