Survey Field Specialist

About the role

The Survey Field Specialist executes directional survey operations using Gyro and Measurement‑While‑Drilling (MWD) technologies to provide accurate wellbore positioning data for SLB’s customers. This field‑based role combines technical expertise, equipment maintenance and client interaction to ensure high‑quality survey results.

Key responsibilities

• Perform Gyro and/or MWD survey operations in line with SLB and client specifications.
• Prepare, test, calibrate, deploy and retrieve survey tools and associated equipment.
• Acquire, process, validate and report survey data, ensuring accuracy and integrity.
• Use survey software and digital platforms to generate wellbore positioning reports.
• Conduct preventive maintenance, functional testing, and troubleshooting of survey equipment in the field.
• Present survey results and technical information to customers at the wellsite.
• Complete all job documentation, including daily reports, job tickets and end‑of‑well reports.
• Maintain compliance with SLB quality standards, HSE requirements and client procedures.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Engineering, Geomatics, Surveying, Petroleum Engineering, Geoscience, Physics, Mathematics or a related technical field.
• Minimum three years of experience in Gyro surveying, MWD, directional drilling or wellbore positioning.
• Exposure to land and/or offshore drilling operations.
• Knowledge of survey acquisition, quality control and wellbore positioning principles.
• Ability to work independently in remote and challenging operational settings.

Required skills

• Gyro surveying and Measurement‑While‑Drilling (MWD) technologies.
• Directional drilling and wellbore positioning.
• Survey software and digital field systems.
• Data acquisition and reporting applications.
• Preventive maintenance and equipment troubleshooting.