| Job Description | APS Technology has assembled the most experienced independent MWD/LWD design team in the world. Over the past 15 years APS Technology has become a well established and recognized solution provider to the MWD/LWD industry. Our engineers, technicians, toolmakers and machinists create the world's most advanced and reliable electromechanical, instrumentation and sensor designs. APS is committed to delivering field performance and design confidence worldwide for both the independent, as well as, the major MWD/LWD suppliers.
APS Technology is looking for entry level and experienced MWD/LWD engineers to join our Field Support Group. As a Field Support Engineer you will be instrumental in ensuring the successful product launch, and uptake, of the Company's products with our customers in their field operations. This person will act as the primary field operations interface between the Company and our customer/client base to assure maximum satisfaction with APS's equipment. This position is based in Houston, Texas with a portion of time spent with the APS design team in our Connecticut R&D facility. The person in the position will be required to travel to domestic US and global locations for onsite field deployment and testing, initial customer instruction, and to support customer acceptance testing of APS systems.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
?This individual will become expert in the assembly and operation of APS surface systems and downhole tools.
?A Field Support Engineer will provide recommendations, advice, and train customer personnel on the proper ""best practice"" assembly and operation of APS equipment.
?This individual will provide guidance and technical expertise to the customer's LWD engineers at the rigsite to ensure proper job execution, overall performance of service, and to ensure that the APS technologies are being properly delivered.
?A Field Support Engineer must be able to interface and communicate effectively with customers at all levels especially those using or maintaining company products in the field.
?This individual will schedule and organize customer training to ensure adequate knowledge is transferred to our customers to operate the equipment.
?This individual will advise and assist in the design and testing of systems and software required for operation and support of the Company's products in the field.
?This individual will be responsible for recording operational data and compile complete relevant job documentation and reports during field trials to ensure that the products are meeting performance specifications.
?This individual will make performance improvement recommendations to Product Management based on observations and knowledge he/she has gained on the rigsite while conducting field trails and during customer product rollouts.
?This individual will possess strong written skills as he/she will be required to assist in keeping up to date field manuals, training manuals, and related documentation by recommending to Product Management changes and by submitting updated materials.
?A Field Support Engineer must have working knowledge of computer networking and Windows, including basic troubleshooting skills.
?This individual will work safely at all times and ensure that all safety standards of APS and the safety standards of our customers are met and maintained.
Work Conditions:
?Must be on call 24 hours a day.
?Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
?Must be able to travel to rig sites internationally and in the domestic US.
Education:
?Minimum requirements are a BS in Engineering or Geology.
Desired Experience:
?Significant (5+ years) previous MWD/LWD experience, although recent graduates who are very highly motivated team players are also encouraged to apply.
?Proven as a lead engineer in delivering Triple Combo LWD, as well as, familiarity in delivering additional services such as vibration and drilling efficiency analysis, formation pressure testing, acoustic, and/or magnetic resonance LWD.
?Experience in geosteering is highly desired.
?Experience in directional drilling, including the use of rotary steerables, is a plus.
?Foreign language skills are a plus.
?Unix or Linux experience is helpful. |
| | Company | | APS Technology, Inc | Job Code | | State or Province | | Texas | | |
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