Drilling Consultant / Drill Site Representative (14/14) - Permian or Bakken

CLIENT HIGHLIGHTThe client you’ll be supporting is a Fortune 100 oil and gas company and one of the largest energy producers in the United States. Their U.S. unconventional portfolio includes some of the most significant shale developments in the industry, built on operational excellence, procedural discipline, and strong field leadership. This is a chance to lead wellsite operations for a globally recognized energy leader and grow your career through their internal technical and leadership development programs.LOCATIONPermian Basin (Texas/New Mexico) or Bakken (North Dakota). Field-based at various wellsite locations.COMPENSATION$1200 – 1400 per day, full benefits, per diem, allowanceSCHEDULERotation: 14 days on / 14 days offWorking Hours: [12-hour shifts / on-call per wellsite operations]Travel: Rotational travel to assigned field locationsONBOARDING• Remote interviews (no travel to Houston required)• Valid Well Control Certificate required to start; client will provide IADC Well Control Training• Background check required• Target start: on or before October 26POSITION OVERVIEW - Drilling Consultant / Drill Site Representative (14/14) – Permian or BakkenThe Drill Site Representative (DSR) is the company’s on-site leader. The DSR is accountable for safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible execution of land-based drilling operations in unconventional shale environments. This role directs drilling contractor personnel and third-party service providers, manages wellsite logistics and well costs, and ensures accurate reporting in WellView. The DSR keeps a visible leadership presence focused on safety, well integrity, and continuous improvement.RESPONSIBILITIES• Lead and supervise drilling site teams safely, reliably, and in an environmentally responsible manner• Ensure all work is planned, risk-assessed, and executed according to approved procedures, standards, and permits• Exercise and support Stop Work Authority, empowering all personnel to intervene when safety, environmental, or well integrity risks are identified• Direct rig contractors and service providers to perform work safely, efficiently, and in line with contractual and company requirements• Manage drilling operations and wellsite logistics for personnel, equipment, and materials• Actively manage well costs, monitor performance, and implement corrective actions to minimize non-productive time• Maintain accurate operational reporting, wellsite documentation, and data entry in WellView and other company systems• Use WellView, Corva, Polarion, and other approved tools to monitor and optimize drilling performance• Ensure operational readiness through Plans of Action (POAs), checklists, and verification activities• Meet WellSafe requirements for well control, well integrity, and barrier assurance, including managing well control events• Collaborate with drilling, completions, subsurface, HSE, logistics, and facilities teams• Drive continuous improvement through operational reviews, root cause analysis, and sharing lessons learnedREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS• High school diploma or equivalent• 10+ years of oil and gas drilling experience, including supervising unconventional drilling operations• Proven leadership of diverse field teams with a strong safety and performance culture• Demonstrated procedural discipline, risk management, and Stop Work Authority leadership• Valid Well Control Certification• Ability to pass a background check• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skillsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS• Spanish language proficiency• Experience with large-scale unconventional development and factory drilling• Experience drilling horizontal wells with laterals over 10,000 feet• Proficiency with WellView, Corva, and Polarion• Experience across multiple U.S. unconventional basins (Permian, Bakken, etc.) #J-18808-Ljbffr