Control Systems Project Manager

Patterson-UTI Drilling

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Drill safer, smarter and faster with Patterson-UTI Drilling's comprehensive fleet of pad-capable rigs featuring advanced walking systems to enhance your operations so you can reach your apex.

At Patterson-UTI, our Drilling Controls & Automation team is where innovation meets impact. We're a dynamic, forward-thinking group driven by a shared mission-to revolutionize drilling operations through cutting-edge control and automation technologies. If you're passionate about tech, energized by solving complex problems, and ready to lead high-impact projects, we want to hear from you.

We're currently looking for a Control Systems Project Manager to lead a major initiative: the full-scale modernization of the Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems used across our extensive rig fleet. In this pivotal role, you'll shape the future of our drilling control systems-taking ideas from concept through development, rigorous testing, deployment, and ongoing support.

• Drive the vision and execution of next-gen HMI applications that power our rigs.
• Manage a technically complex, high-visibility project with direct impact on field operations.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure seamless integration of control and data acquisition systems.
• Take on additional project opportunities within the Controls & Automation team as we continue to expand our digital capabilities.

You thrive in fast-paced, highly technical environments. You set the bar high-for yourself and your team-and you bring structure, organization, and clear communication to every project. You're equally at home diving into the technical details and presenting big-picture strategies.

• Brings expert knowledge in control and data acquisition systems.
• Has a proven track record of managing complex technical projects.
• Communicates professionally and clearly-whether writing, presenting, or collaborating.
• Thinks analytically and finds innovative, data-driven solutions.
• Stays curious, constantly learning and adapting to new challenges and technologies.

This position reports to the Sr. Manager, Controls & Automation, and offers a unique opportunity to grow with a team that’s transforming how we drill.

• Lead the drilling controls HMI development project through initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, and deployment of the product
• Develop supporting technical documentation, including design specifications, test procedures, commissioning procedures, training materials, and technical presentations
• Determine the required resources, coordinate with internal departments and third party companies to assemble the project team
• Define clear deliverables, roles and responsibilities required for specific tasks or initiatives; allocate tasks and resources among team members
• Create project timelines with regularly established milestones, provide updates to stakeholders
• Coordinate regular technical team meetings to determine progress and address any questions or challenges regarding projects
• Identify potential risks; be proactive in mitigating risk; develop and execute contingency plans when necessary
• Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for drilling control HMI design, including system architecture, device communication, user experience, and data logging functionalities
• Develop and manage a quality assurance program; develop test plans to ensure applications undergo adequate manual and simulated testing in a laboratory environment prior to being deployed to the field
• Assist with coordinating beta (field) test programs, including rig selection, program alignment with internal and external stakeholders, software/hardware installation and commissioning
• Define beta test acceptance criteria; partner closely with developers and operations teams to ensure proper measurement and variable control
• Develop recommendations for further testing or application development as part of the product development cycle; manage product backlog; prioritize and schedule development cycles
• Understand industry trends and emerging opportunities…