About this role
Primary Responsibilities
- Serve as a technical expert for NOV MPD systems, including monitoring, control, and integrated automation solutions.
- Provide advanced technical support and troubleshooting for complex MPD-related issues, acting as an escalation point for Tier 2 personnel and customers.
- Analyze MPD system performance, pressure data, and operational trends to identify improvement opportunities and reduce non-productive time (NPT).
- Support planning and execution of MPD operations by reviewing system configurations, operational procedures, and pressure management strategies.
- Assist in the detection, analysis, and resolution of pressure events, including kicks, losses, and abnormal well behavior, using real-time monitoring tools and system diagnostics.
- Collaborate with engineering, product management, and operations teams to support MPD product enhancements, system integration, and performance optimization.
- Contribute to development and improvement of MPD equipment, software, and control systems, including early kick and loss detection (EKLD) capabilities.
- Support system integration activities involving MPD equipment, rig control systems, and automation platforms.
- Review field feedback and operational data to support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide technical input for documentation, procedures, training materials, and best practices related to MPD operations.
- Perform competitive and technical analysis of MPD technologies, systems, and industry practices.
- Comply with all NOV Company policies and HSE requirements.
- Onshore and offshore support and execution to drilling operations with MPD.
- Technical support and execution for repair of MPD equipment.
Education & Experience Qualifications
- Technical diploma, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Relevant experience in drilling operations, MPD systems including Operating the system, well control, rig automation, or related oilfield technologies.
- Working knowledge of drilling hydraulics, pressure management concepts, and well control principles.
- Experience supporting or working with MPD equipment, control systems, or real-time monitoring systems preferred.
- Strong technical analysis, troubleshooting, and report-writing skills.
- Ability to interpret mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and instrumentation drawings.
- Comfortable working across multidisciplinary technical areas, including drilling operations, automation, and control systems.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multinational teams across multiple time zones.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to interface with customers, operations personnel, and internal technical teams in both portuguese and english.
Preferred Skills & Competencies (optional but recommended)
- Experience with integrated MPD systems, automated drilling controls, or real-time drilling optimization tools.
- Familiarity with early kick and loss detection (EKLD) systems.
- Offshore or rig-site experience supporting drilling or pressure control operations.
- Understanding of MPD specialty equipment such as rotating control devices (RCD/ACD), choke manifolds, flow measurement systems, and pressure control hardware.