Company: NES Fircroft
Skills: MWD / LWD
Experience: 3 + Years
Education: High School/Secondary
Employment Type: Full Time Contractor
Location: Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia


MWD Field Engineer
Middle East - Saudi Arabia
Full Time
Mid Level
Job Function Performing Measurement While Drilling (MWD) service onshore and offshore.  Essential Duties
  • Achieve Competence in the following tasks for at least one type of Designated Service survey operation:
  • Applying surveying theory to survey operations
  • Applying survey operations technology
  • Using all tools, gear and equipment to perform survey operations in the field
  • Knowledge of Gyrodata, Inc. software, including Field apps, SharePoint, and Multivendor and OASIS would be an added advantage.
  • Applying Quality Assurance systems and standards
  • Using field service manuals while performing survey operations
  • Using preventative maintenance manuals
  • Checking, testing, assembling, and installing tools and equipment in the field
  • Collecting surveys and/or additional data
  • Removing and disassembling tools and equipment in the field
  • Presenting survey results to clients at jobsites
  • Preparing and maintaining documentation for client jobs, including job tickets, daily reporting, end-of-well reports and all applicable administrative paperwork
  • Performing general shop duties for tools and equipment, including testing and verifying
  • Submit to and comply with all applicable Gyrodata, Inc. and pre-employment screenings and qualifications, including audiograms, physicals and drug testing.
  • Complying with all Gyrodata, Inc. and client safety and training requirements and providing corresponding documentation, including Jobsite Awareness forms and site work permits
  • For GWD jobs, achieve Competence using client software and tool set up
  • Required Qualifications
  • 3-5 Years field experience with running MWD tools
  • Engineering or Science Degree
  • Fluent (spoken and written) in English.
  • Flexible to work non-office hours and weekends as necessary.
  • Ability to perform duties according to on call schedule
  • Ability to use basic hand tools.
  • Ability to travel internationally.
  • Ability to use a computer for accessing and sending e-mail, opening and revising documents, accessing internet and web-based systems, including SharePoint, HRIS and Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
  • Preferred Qualifications  
  • Fluent (spoken and written) in English and ability to converse in Arabic
  • Over five years' experience in the Middle East, running MWD tools,


  • With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.