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Sr. Well Planner

Patterson-UTI
Conroe, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026
Detailed Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Provide training and guidance within the Well Planning Department
  • Attend and participate in related industry conferences and customer meetings as required
  • Actively research, provide recommendations and aid in the development of written processes and procedures within the department
  • Gather and interpret data to calculate well plans as required by customer
  • Prepare plan reports, anti-collision reports, and wall plots for customer and field use
  • Prepare daily PVA reports and End of Well reports
  • Update department, customer and field databases to ensure consistency
  • Record and archive customer documentation and correspondence
  • Maintain job logs and daily tracking databases
  • Manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
  • Work independently and prioritize time to meet processing deadlines
  • Perform other relevant projects and responsibilities as deemed necessary

Job Requirements

  • Dependable team player who continuously demonstrates subject matter proficiency
  • Proven experience and working knowledge of complex and anti-collision mitigation well designs
  • Proficient computer skills in MS Office Suite including Excel, Word, and Outlook as well as other business systems such as AutoCAD and Landmark COMPASS
  • Ability to read and comprehend reports and other documentation received in the course of performing duties
  • Strong mathematical, analytical and problem solving skills
  • Maintain professional demeanor in all situations with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Ability to work effectively with employees and third parties at all levels
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Extremely detail oriented with the ability to multitask and prioritize work

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 5 years of well planning experience in an office environment for onshore wells with a proficiency in multi-well pad planning and collision avoidance
  • 1 year of experience with Landmark COMPASS
  • 1 year of experience with AutoCAD

Preferred Qualifications

  • Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mathematics or related field

Additional Details

This job requires the ability to work under time-sensitive deadlines and maintain a calm and professional demeanor when adversity is encountered. It also requires the physical ability to work in office environment including the ability to sit for long periods of time while performing office or computer tasks. The job requires participation in a 24 hour on call rotation including weekend and holidays. Some travel may be required. All applicants must be able to commit to a full-time schedule

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