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MWD Lab Technician

Scientific Drilling Inc.
Charleroi, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/13/2030

Scientific Drilling is looking for a MWD Lab Technician to work at our Charleroi, PA Facility. Scientific Drilling is an independent directional drilling and wellbore navigation, surveying and logging Service Company serving customers worldwide. Our industry leading navigation systems provide definitive wellbore placement information, enabling safer and more efficient placement of tightly spaced wellbores throughout the world. We are motivated by crafting innovative and elegant solutions to technically challenging problems.

 

Position Summary:

MWD Lab Technician responsibilities will be to assist the Measurements team in assuring that MWD tools used in the drilling industry are built and run properly in the field. This individual is responsible for the repairs and maintenance of downhole drilling tools and surface decoding systems to support the MWD team in the field.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Must have a thorough understanding of MWD tools and services in an operational district.
  • Comprehensive understanding of customer requirements.
  • Must have a full understanding of processes and procedures of the operating area.
  • Participate in developing testing and maintenance procedures.
  • Receive used tools from field operations and perform preventative maintenance and repair as required.
  • Participate in root cause analysis with engineering team.
  • Must demonstrate proficiency in use of PC's and other MWD computer software.
  • Ability to use specialized skills, knowledge and techniques in problem recognition and solution    development.
  • Able to troubleshoot and diagnose MWD tools.
  • Ability assist MWD trainees and assist the MWD team on any questions they might have.
  • Responsible for MWD products/services in a single legal entity.
  • Monitors daily progress of job(s) or project(s).
  • Works independently under general supervision, requiring normal guidance and review.
  • Provides some technical guidance and work direction to MWD staff.
  • Effectively manages MWD inventory and supplies.
  • Perform other related duties and/or special projects as required/assigned.
  • Must consistently demonstrate leadership within SDI interdependent safety culture.

 

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Learns quickly and adapts to new problems and situations.
  • Pursues every job with drive and determination.
  • Uses logic to solve problems with effective solutions.
  • Is personally committed to continual improvement and customer satisfaction.
  • Listens and can communicate effectively with managers and peers, both written and verbally.
  • Strong computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Database proficiency.
  • Able to understand and follow instructions.
  • Presents self with professional appearance and behavior.
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Must be self-driven and have the ability to work independently.
  • Must possess a strong desire to provide excellent customer service.
  • Ability to work as a team, have a positive attitude and communicate well with others is required.
  • Must be safety-oriented and environmentally minded.

 

Education, Experience & Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
  • 2-year associates degree or equivalent.
  • Completion of SDI required HSE and skill level training or equivalent.

 

 

Limitations and Disclaimer:

This job description describes the general duties and responsibilities, and physical requirements associated with the position; it is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or skills required for the position.

The general duties and responsibilities and physical requirements associated with the position are subject to modification in order to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some physical requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health or safety to themselves or others.

This job description neither states nor implies that the listed general duties and responsibilities and physical requirements associated with the position are the only tasks expected of an employee. An employee is also required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related tasks requested by their supervisor and not in violation of any applicable laws, regulations, or rules.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. To perform this job successfully, an employee must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty, responsibility, and physical requirement proficiently.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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