MPD Operator
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Description Now Hiring: MPD Choke Operator Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: MPD Coordinator(s)
Join a Team That Drives Precision & Safety Are you ready to take your drilling career to the next level? As an MPD Choke Operator , you'll play a vital role in maintaining well control, optimizing drilling performance, and ensuring safe, efficient operations. This is a high-impact position where your expertise directly contributes to operational success in dynamic drilling environments.
What You'll Do Operational Excellence
Reports To: MPD Coordinator(s)
Join a Team That Drives Precision & Safety Are you ready to take your drilling career to the next level? As an MPD Choke Operator , you'll play a vital role in maintaining well control, optimizing drilling performance, and ensuring safe, efficient operations. This is a high-impact position where your expertise directly contributes to operational success in dynamic drilling environments.
What You'll Do Operational Excellence
- Operate and monitor MPD choke systems to maintain precise wellbore pressure
- Adjust surface backpressure in real time to ensure optimal bottom hole pressure
- Collaborate closely with the Driller and Company Representative for seamless operations
- Perform system checks, calibrations, and functional testing
- Respond quickly to well conditions such as influx, losses, or pressure changes
- Accurately log and report all MPD parameters and events
- Ensure MPD equipment and sensors are fully operational and maintained
- Troubleshoot and assist with repairs of choke systems and related equipment
- Manage inventory of spare parts and consumables
- Follow all HSE policies and well control procedures
- Participate in safety meetings, drills, and pre-job briefings
- Report hazards, near-misses, and equipment issues immediately
- Work alongside Drillers, Mud Engineers, and MPD Supervisors
- Communicate effectively during shift changes for continuity
- Provide feedback to improve system performance and operations
- High school diploma or equivalent (technical degree preferred)
- 3-5 years in drilling operations
- At least 2 years in MPD or Underbalanced Drilling
- MPD certification (Premium U)
- H2S, BOSIET, and other required safety certifications
- Strong knowledge of drilling hydraulics and well control
- Experience with automated and manual MPD systems
- Sharp problem-solving skills under pressure
- Proficiency in data logging and monitoring software
- Rotational schedules (14/14, 20/10, 28/28)
- Offshore and/or onshore drilling environments
- Exposure to high-pressure systems and heavy equipment
- Ability to lift up to 45 lbs
- Comfortable working in extreme weather conditions
- Capable of extended standing, walking, and equipment use
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