Jr. Machine Learning / Data Scientist

The Jr. Machine Learning / Data Scientist will be instrumental in assisting our team in solving complicated problems through data analysis. This person will collaborate closely with our data architect, analytics, and engineering teams to create, build, and improve machine learning models and data-driven solutions. This person will also assist with researching and evaluating off-the-shelf AI technologies and solutions to speed up our development process.

 

Responsibilities also include:

 

• Work closely with data architects, analysts, and information technology to collect, clean, and preprocess data to build high-quality datasets for analysis and model development.

• Research and evaluate off-the-shelf AI products and tools, such as pre-built machine learning models, frameworks, and cloud-based solutions, to integrate into the development pipeline where applicable.

• Assist in the design, training, and evaluation of machine learning software and models, including supervised and unsupervised learning techniques.

• Assist with identifying relevant features and transforming raw data into meaningful inputs for data analytics and machine learning algorithms used across the Company.

• Assist in analyzing model performance with relevant metrics and optimizing for accuracy and efficiency.

• Document methodologies, experiments, and findings clearly, and present results to stakeholders in an understandable and actionable format.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineers, analysts, product owners, IT, and software developers) to implement data-driven solutions.

• Assist other departments with various projects when time permits.

• Perform all duties so as 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.

 

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, statistics, mathematics, engineering, or similar discipline, along with a master’s or PhD (recommended) in data science, machine learning, AI, applied statistics, and computational science. Experience with data-oriented programming languages, statistical software, database software, and a comprehensive knowledge of machine learning and deep learning methods and techniques is required. This is a Houston-based location. The ability to travel to Canada is essential.

 

Please submit your application to Stephanie Mertz - Digital Strategy & Implementation Manager smertz@phxtech.com

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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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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