USA Drilling Optimization Manager

We have an opening for a USA Drilling Optimization Manager based out of Houston or Midland TX. The USA Drilling Optimization Manager’s primary goal is to maximize the performance and efficiency of the USA Prism Optimization Center, doing so by managing the flow of information from data collected at the well site and transferred to the optimization center to be distributed appropriately. This includes providing expertise, direction, and advice on the operation, execution, documentation, and analysis of all Prism Center related activities.

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Responsibilities also include:

 

• Provide coaching, training, expertise, advice, and leadership to the Prism team to achieve the overall objective of maximizing operational efficiency while minimizing system, process, and human error incidents.

• Provide recommendations to customers on how to drill their wells as efficiently as possible and manage the flow of information from the field to the Prism Center then to the respective end users.

• Manage the daily drilling performance tracking process with the assistance of the Operations and Sales groups.

• Maintain sufficient operational performance to improve product delivery and customer service, including holding the team accountable for performance standards and in-depth investigation of technical drilling issues associated with MWD, and performance drilling motor equipment.

• Manage the process of documenting historical and current drilling performances including ensuring all project KPI’s are successfully collected in the most efficient manner.

• Work closely with the Reliability department to ensure useful run data is available to assist in incident management and ensure drilling performance related information and/or optimization requests are filed appropriately in the Company’s incident reporting program(s).

• Work closely with the Operations and Sales teams to ensure field personnel and operations management have useful data to track performance. This includes assisting with the creation of DOD’s, daily reports tracking performance, technical analysis, and recommended actions for performance improvements.

• Work with the Operations department stakeholders to develop and implement formal policies, procedures, and technical alerts that will benefit the overall performance of our equipment and services. Distribute to all stakeholders and follow up on items addressed.

• Work closely with QA/QC, performance drilling motor, MWD and Reliability departments to assist with technical drilling performance data that contributes to improvements in reliability and/or design.

• Assist with the development of the Company’s optimization reporting and analysis tools, including leading development groups, assigning development teams to key objectives and tasks, and making recommendations on continual improvement initiatives with the Company.

• Assist Technical Marketing Representatives when addressing technical issues raised by potential and existing customers, ensuring they have useful, accurate data to present to customers.

• Assist other departments with various projects when time permits.

• Perform all duties to meet the responsibilities listed in the Employee and Corporate HSE Handbooks.

• Perform duties according to the Company’s quality system procedures and work instructions.

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The successful candidate will have a Minimum 10 years’ experience in the directional drilling industry with an emphasis on performance drilling motors, MWD, and RSS as well as a Minimum 3 years’ of Drilling Optimization management experience with specialized knowledge of drilling tool manufacturing, operating, and servicing. A degree in engineering or geology, or a technical or mathematics post-secondary diploma is preferred. The candidate must have an expert level of understanding of downhole conditions and drilling dynamics, be proficient in drilling industry software, including software specifically focused on well planning/engineering, drilling data acquisition, data presentation (PowerPoint and Power BI). 

 

Please submit your application to Christopher Brockman – Drilling Engineering Manager: careers@phxtech.com.

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USA Asset Manager

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Asset Manager to oversee and manage a diverse portfolio of downhole directional drilling equipment across multiple regions. This role is critical in ensuring the effective management of assets throughout its entire lifecycle, including forecasting and procurement, maintenance, utilization, and disposal. The candidate will work closely with regional or tool specific asset owners and other stakeholders to optimize the utilization, performance, and value of our equipment assets, ensuring that all assets are maintained, compliant, and tracked. This position requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of asset management principles, who can drive continuous improvement in utilization and lifecycle management, while balancing operational needs with cost control and compliance requirements. 

 

Responsibilities also include:

 

• Lifecycle Management: Work with asset specific owners to ensure lifecycle management is holistic and cohesive, utilizing similar business processes and systems across several regions and segments. 

• Forecasting & Planning: Work with US operations and sales managers to accurately forecast asset needs, plan for asset acquisitions, and ensure the availability of assets to meet operational demands.

• Asset Tracking & Documentation: Work with digitization, IT departments, and other various business owners to ensure adequate systems are in place for tracking location, condition, utilization, and compliance. Ensure all asset records are up to date and complete.

• Asset Maintenance & Performance: Collaborate with asset owners to develop or improve maintenance strategies to maximize asset uptime and reliability. Monitor performance and utilization to identify areas for improvement in process. 

• Data Analysis & Reporting: Help develop and regularly review asset utilization data, identify trends, and provide reports to senior management on asset performance, cost savings, and opportunities for improvement.

• Asset Disposal & End-of-Life Management: Oversee compliance for disposal process, ensuring proper decommissioning and asset recovery within business systems. 

• Collaboration & Leadership: Lead and collaborate with a team of regional and segmented assets owners, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure that all asset-related processes and standards are consistently followed.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., Certified Equipment Manager, Asset Management Certification) would be considered an asset. They will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in equipment asset management, fleet management, or a related field, with a proven track record of managing equipment across multiple regions or locations. The successful candidate will also have the ability to manage and lead a process across multiple segments and regions, promoting standardization and collaboration, while displaying; strong knowledge of asset management principles and lifecycle processes, excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels. They will be required to be proficient in asset management software, ERP, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and have previous experience with data analysis and reporting tools.

 

Please submit your application to Garrett Wright, Vice President US Operations: gwright@phxtech.com.

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​Machinist

We have an opening for a night shift Machinist (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM) based out of our Houston, TX location.  Reporting to the Facilities Maintenance, Fab and Machining Manager, the Machinist applies basic skills and appropriate machining practices in turning, milling, and tooling processes as specified by work orders, blueprints, set-up sheets and verbal instructions. Responsibilities include machining parts to consistently meet or exceed production, safety, and quality targets for each assignment.

 

Responsibilities also include:

 

• Review procedures, work orders, blueprints, set-up sheets and verbal work instructions to plan the job layout with as few set-ups as possible.

• Perform programming and program editing at machine controls if needed.

• Select the correct machine and tooling to do the job.

• Gather required tooling and fixtures or place order with tool room if necessary.

• Set-up machine as required using prescribed detail and operating procedures.

• Calculate speeds, feeds, depths of cuts and tapers for machining.

• Identify the type of material being used and perform hardness testing.

• Correct or modify tooling call-outs, offsets, speeds and feeds to allow for variations in the material.

• Perform diversified machining operations and finish complex parts that include exact placement of features, tapers, and tolerances of less than .005.

• Meet or exceed manufacturing, safety, and quality targets consistently.

• Use measuring devices to check all part dimensions.

• Perform and evaluate all Level I Non-Destructive Testing on finished part.

• Complete all inspection documentation in a timely and accurate manner.

• Use material handling equipment to move parts and components to and from work area.

• Practice good housekeeping in assigned area and properly disposes of waste according to safety and environmental policies.

• Report any operational problems or safety issues with machinery, tools, or equipment to Management.

 

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or G.E.D. A minimum of 6 years of machining experience is required. The incumbent will have at least 4 years in a similar environment and/or 4 years of in-house experience. This individual will be able to run all mills, lathes, and manual machines to complete a part. They must work well independently or under minimum supervision and demonstrate the ability to interpret complicated drawings with multiple views and machining surfaces. The incumbent will be proficient with gauges and measuring instruments and will understand and practice geometric tolerance. They will have the ability to process necessary information from machine controls and edit programs accordingly.

 

Please submit your application to David Freese, Facilities Maintenance, Fab and Machining Manager: dfreese@phxtech.com.

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MWD Operator

We are seeking motivated, dynamic, and team-oriented individuals to fill the role of Measurement While Drilling (MWD) Operator. All applicants must have strong communication, organization and problem solving skills, attention to detail, and willingness to work in a rig environment. The MWD Operator is accountable for providing real-time survey data for carrying out directional and horizontal drilling operations.  They must exercise judgment to determine the appropriate action at the well site by relying upon hands-on and classroom-based training of standard principles, theories, concepts, and techniques. 

 

Responsibilities also include:  

 

• Prepare tools for the field. This includes a full function test in the shop of the downhole and surface gear, an inventory of kit tools, and proper packing and securing of kit tools for travel.

• Set up primary string, back-up string, rig equipment, and surface gear once tools arrive on location.

• Install MWD/LWD system into drill string, set tool face offset or orienting sub, surface test tools, and survey while running in the hole. This also includes recording downhole measurements related to drilling with tools, sliding, rotating, calculating battery usage and surveying at the end of a kelly, filling out run reports and survey sheets, and troubleshooting the tool in the hole.

• Complete rig out and prepare tools for shipping to operations, including the cleaning and packing of tools into kit boxes, preparing necessary run reports and end of well reports, and forwarding any reports to the Directional Driller for job folder.

• Participate in the servicing of tools in the shop by informing the shop staff of any concerns or problems, turning in run reports, and entering information into the MWD databases.

• Attend, complete, and successfully pass all training courses as required.

• Interact with customers and other Phoenix personnel in a positive, problem-solving manner.

• Carry out duties according to established Phoenix health and safety program, including those relating to Company rules, hazard reporting, use and care of tools, safe work practices, use of P.P.E. and accident reporting.  When on site follows the health and safety program of the owner or prime contractor.

 

The successful candidates must have a valid driver’s license. Completion of a technical program is preferred, or military veterans with honorable discharge.

 

Classroom and in-field training will be provided to successful candidates without previous rig experience.

 

You must be eligible to work in USA to apply.

 

Please submit your application to Andres Alcala, MWD Manager: AAlcala@phxtech.com

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Directional Drillers

We are seeking experienced, motivated, dynamic, team-oriented Directional Drillers for work across the USA. Directional Drillers are accountable for providing the customer with the tools, equipment and expertise required to meet the directional and horizontal drilling objectives.

 

Responsibilities also include:

 

• Complete all pre-job equipment checks and communications requirements.

• Perform field location preparation work including equipment checks, document completion and communications with rig personnel and MWD Operators.

• Set up, direct, monitor, and trouble-shoot directional or horizontal drilling operations and related activities.

• Perform completions work including removal, packing and shipping of tools, communications with rig personnel and operations office, and post-job clean up.

• Deal with customer personnel and other Phoenix personnel in a positive problem-solving manner.

• Carry out duties according to established Phoenix health and safety program, including those relating to Company rules, hazard reporting, use and care of tools, safe work practices, use of PPE, and accident reporting. When on site follows the health and safety program of the owner or prime contractor.

• Complete required field paperwork.

• Keep Phoenix office informed of progress of well.

• Conform to Phoenix Drug & Alcohol Policy.

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The successful candidates must have a valid driver’s license and valid certificates in H2S Alive where applicable. Previous rig experience as a Directional Driller and/or a minimum of 3 years of experience as an MWD Operator is a requirement.

 

Please submit your application to: joejones@phxtech.com