Pacesetter on Demand (POD) Operator

Position Overview 

As a Pacesetter on Demand (POD) Operator, you will be providing remote operational and technical support to all Pacesetter MWD (Measurement while drilling) related jobs, while ensuring all standard operations procedures are being followed. This position requires technical knowledge and an understanding of Pacesetter’s Redline Pulse and Xpace MWD systems (https://www.pacesetterdirectional.com/technology/). As a POD Operator, you will be responsible for providing support to the field operations while helping build and enhance Pacesetter’s performance.

Responsibilities

- Remotely monitor all MWD field operations over a 12-hour shift. 

- Oversee real time data and gamma logging and monitor shock values. 

- Accurately record Survey data and provide client updates as requested.

- Provide detailed operational updates for each rig at the end of your shift.

- Support and assist field representatives.

- Work with field representatives to ensure standard operating procedures are followed. 

- Provide operational updates and satisfy client related requests. 

- Ensure safe operations on all MWD jobs and related work throughout the company.

Education, Experience, Technical Qualifications 

- Technical knowledge of directional drilling, MWD operations, and Pacesetter’s MWD platforms.

- Experience with remote operations. 

- Strong MWD operations experience with a solid understanding of MWD troubleshooting. 

- A strong background in the day-to-day MWD operations. 

- A strong background in day-to-day rig and drilling operations. 

- Ability to develop and maintain strong field representative, and client relationships.

Additional Skills 

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and multiple stakeholders. 

- Superior detail orientation: values accuracy and has high standards around quality of work.

- Process thinker, with high degree of initiative and ability to work independently. 

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. 

- Strong team player with a positive attitude; willingness to do what is needed. 

- Exceptional time management and organizational skills.

- Excellent communication skills; constant communication to the field MWD operations.

- Strong technical computer skills.

Only candidates legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered for this role. 

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your cover letter and resume with the subject line “POD Operator” to careers@pacesetterdirectional.ca.