Senior Drilling Engineering Advisor

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Sperry Drilling delivers directional drilling, logging‑while‑drilling (LWD), and measurement‑while‑drilling (MWD) services that enhance well placement and performance. By combining real‑time downhole data with advanced drilling technologies, Sperry enables operators to reduce non‑productive time and maximize asset value.

The Senior Drilling Engineering Advisor serves as a recognized technical authority within Sperry Drilling Services, leading advanced drilling engineering initiatives focused on Continuous/Controlled Trajectory Drilling (CTD) technology development and deployment.

Operating with broad autonomy, this role drives high‑impact engineering programs, provides strategic guidance, and ensures safe, reliable, and commercially aligned execution of CTD initiatives. The Advisor combines deep technical expertise with strong customer‑facing leadership to support technology adoption, operational excellence, and sustained business growth.

This position requires demonstrated in‑country operational CTD experience and the ability to influence technical and commercial outcomes through direct customer engagement.

• Provide expert‑level drilling engineering guidance supporting CTD technology deployment and optimization.
• Lead complex drilling engineering initiatives, ensuring alignment with best practices, quality standards, and commercial objectives.
• Serve as a technical authority in well design, trajectory planning, drilling optimization, and operational risk mitigation.
• Apply in‑country operational experience to address regional challenges and customer‑specific requirements.
• Engage directly with customers to present technical solutions, support proposal development, and drive technology adoption.
• Define, document, and implement best practices across drilling engineering workflows and consulting engagements.
• Lead and mentor 2–10 engineers or technical professionals, fostering capability development and knowledge transfer.
• Participate in budgeting, financial oversight, and strategic planning for CTD‑related programs.
• Collaborate with regional and global teams to ensure consistent technical execution aligned with PSL strategy.
• Leverage industry networks and customer relationships to identify growth opportunities and expand CTD footprint.

Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, or Mathematics (STEM discipline required).
• Minimum 7+ years of progressive drilling engineering experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of in‑country CTD operational experience.
• Demonstrated experience in direct customer engagement, technical presentations, and advisory‑level support.
• Proven expertise in well design, drilling optimization, performance analysis, and technology deployment.
• Experience leading multi‑disciplinary technical projects and mentoring engineers.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to align technical solutions to business objectives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred

• Experience supporting technology scale‑up or new market deployment initiatives.
• Demonstrated success influencing technology adoption in customer organizations.
• Experience working within international operating environments.

At Halliburton, we’re committed to supporting you and your family with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package that covers your physical, emotional, financial, and parental needs — now and in the future. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a wide range of programs designed to help you thrive at work and at home.

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Drilling Engineering Expertise | CTD Technology Deployment | In‑Country Operations Experience | Technical Leadership |…