Field Test Engineer – Houston
Position Summary
Our company is a leading innovator in the field of geothermal well construction. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Field Test Engineer to join our team and help us advance our drilling technology for use in constructing geothermal wells with temperatures up to 300 degrees Celsius. The successful candidate will be responsible working with the engineering team testing new equipment and software in the laboratory and taking these new products to drilling rig and test sites for field testing and evaluation. This is a high visibility position that interfaces with engineering, operations and customers as we develop our next generation products and make improvements to the existing ones. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in engineering: electrical, mechanical, computer, petroleum or related field.
Company Description
Hephae Energy Technology is a next-generation geothermal technology company developing ultra-high temperature robotics, including drilling systems that enable the precise wellbore placement required by the industry. By overcoming the temperature and reliability limits of conventional drilling tools, Hephae is unlocking access to deeper and hotter rock to support the future of firm, sustainable energy.
Location
Spring, Texas. Relocation is required and will be the responsibility of the successful candidate. Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization; visa sponsorship is not available.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Perform work in accordance with Hephae policies and procedures.
Design Review
- Attend design review meetings as required to familiarize yourself with designs.
- Provide feedback to design engineers on methods to be used for improving functionality related to field use and testing requirements.
Prototype Manufacturing Support
- Provide support to engineering technicians during the manufacturing phase of prototypes to help familiarize yourself with tool components and functionality.
Lab Testing
- Support technical services manager to create lab test criteria and specification.
- Work with engineers and technicians to complete lab testing on all designs to be field tested.
- Support technicians on documenting results of lab testing and provide details on issues encountered to design staff.
Field Testing
- Support technical services manager in preparation of field test plan, including objectives of the testing.
- Coordinate with operations to ensure all field test related equipment is shipped to location.
- Co-ordinate with additional customer and field tech staff to operate the job during the field test.
- Ensure minimal client impact related to field testing of new designs.
- Take detailed notes of field testing & verify proper tool operation in field conditions.
- Document results of field testing and recommendations on design based on field operations and review with design engineers post-test.
Training
- Train operations field staff on new designs, theory and field operation.
- Support technical services group for generation of users manuals and procedures for field operation.
- Support technical services group to generate classroom training program and testing for new field staff related to designs.
Maintenance and Operations Support
- Provide technical support to lab, shop & field technicians on use of new designs as required.
- Support operations on commercial wells as needed, regardless of field test equipment on location.
Product & systems knowledge.
- Strong understanding MWD/G system and its operation.
- Strong understanding of MWD Decoding.
Candidate Requirements
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, or Petroleum Engineering or related field.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience Operating MWD Tools, preference to candidates with experience running gamma, resistivity, neutron density and other related drilling or logging tools.
- Strong Troubleshooting skills.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Advanced Computer skills including MS Word, Excel.
We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and a dynamic work environment. If you are a highly skilled and motivated Electrical Engineer with a passion for developing innovative solutions for high-temperature geothermal drilling, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.