Data Engineer - Contract

We have an opening for a 4-month contract Data Engineer position based out of our Houston, TX location. Reporting to the Digitization Manager, the Data Engineer will work with the data team to modernize our data infrastructure. Specifically, they will build and optimize pipelines in Microsoft Fabric, ensuring efficient data processing and management. The ideal candidate will have expertise in handling large-scale data systems and optimizing workflows.

​

Responsibilities also include:

 

• Develop and maintain scalable data pipelines using modern tools and frameworks.

• Implement data transformation processes to ensure efficient storage and retrieval.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and optimize data architecture.

• Utilize T-SQL and PySpark to process and analyze large datasets.

• Manage and monitor data workflows, ensuring high performance and reliability.

• Integrate and maintain ETL processes to streamline data operations.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data systems and workflows.

• Ensure data security and compliance with industry standards.

• Document processes and provide technical support to stakeholders.

• Assist with other duties as assigned.

• Perform all duties to meet the responsibilities listed in the Employee and Corporate HSE Handbooks.

• Perform duties according to the Company’s quality system procedures and work instructions.

 

The successful candidate will have a strong data architecture background with mastery of medallion/lakehouse, data warehouse, data fabric, and MDM frameworks. They will be an expert in PySpark, T-SQL, scalable ETL/ELT, and distributed processing for high-volume structured and semi-structured data, with the proven capability in solution design, optimization, performance tuning, and building reusable data engineering frameworks. They will require previous hands-on experience implementing Azure Dev ops, governance, security, lineage, and modeling standards across enterprise platforms, and proven capability in solution design, optimization, performance tuning, and building reusable data engineering frameworks. Excellent verbal and written communication, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively and work as part of a team is a prerequisite for this role.

 

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

 

Please submit your application to Stephanie Farrar, Digitization Manager: smertz@phxtech.com.

 

RSS Coordinator

Reporting to the Drilling Engineering Manager, the RSS Coordinator is responsible for managing administrative duties and providing support specifically to the RSS group.  Responsibilities will include, interacting with internal and external parties to assist in the coordination of RSS tools, data entry into FieldCap, reviewing field invoices, and preparing end of run documentation for internal and external use.  

 

Specific Accountabilities (not all-inclusive)

 

• Assist the RSS Team with general duties including but not limited to scheduling RSS tools, maintaining spreadsheets as well as writing and proofing documents.

• Work with operations team and external providers to schedule the appropriate RSS equipment for all RSS work.

• Ensure accuracy of RSS job status report and distribute daily.

• Generate RSS tool usage and activity reports.

• Ensure all RSS job start and end information is correct and audit FieldCap tickets for correct charges.

• Check FieldCap reports for information regarding tool location, serial numbers and process as required.

• Prepare and distribute end of run reports.

• Prepare sales presentations as requested.

• Work overtime or on weekends when required.

• Assist other departments with various projects when time permits.

• Perform all duties to meet the responsibilities listed in the health and safety handbook.

• Perform duties according to the Company’s quality system procedures and work instructions.

 

Qualifications

 

• Technical Degree

• Solid keyboard skills and proficiency in MS Office; Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Detail oriented individual with good organizational, and time management skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

​

Please submit your application to Chris Brockman, Drilling Engineering Manager: cbrockman@phxtech.com

​​​​

​

Reliability Engineer

We have an opening for a Reliability Engineer based out of our Houston, TX location. Reporting to the Process and Reliability Manager, the Reliability Engineer performs the RCA process and effectively manages the investigation process while ensuring compliance with a structured approach across the Company. This individual’s primary responsibilities are to help identify reliability improvement opportunities, facilitate a continuous improvement process, and provide continual improvement to the Company’s fleet of existing equipment. The incumbent meets the specific accountabilities of this position, in part, through the efforts of the Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance departments.

 

Responsibilities also include:

 

• Investigate the root cause of equipment incidents and document the detailed fact-based findings.

• Conduct regular reliability reviews with all stakeholders.

• Identify technology and process improvement opportunities to improve reliability, reduce costs, and provide mechanisms to prioritize initiatives.

• Prepare and deliver monthly reports to the Process and Reliability Manager detailing the results from the Root Cause Analysis effort.

• Maintain documentation of all investigations performed and digitally file in a manner that facilitates analysis of results to recognize trends regarding the performance of downhole drilling motors.

• Work with the Process and Reliability Manager, the Engineering department, and the Operations department to develop verification test processes for Company equipment.

• Occasionally assist with verification of directional drilling equipment as it is prepared for field installations.

• Work within the Company’s health and safety program within the RCA process and the manufacturing department to minimize unsafe acts and conditions and to prevent workplace accidents and incidents.

• Assist other departments with various projects when time permits.

• Perform all duties so as to meet the responsibilities listed in the Employee and Corporate HSE Handbooks.

• Perform duties according to the Company’s quality system procedures and work instructions.

 

The successful candidate will have an Engineering or technical degree with relatable work experience, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a proven track record of creative problem solving and technical innovation. They will be proficient in Microsoft Office platforms and have outstanding organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and delegate responsibilities to efficiently complete projects. Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt certification and a background of continuous improvement are assets.

 

Please submit your application to Christopher Mills, Process & Reliability Manager: CMills@phxtech.com.​​​​​​​​​

​

MWD Operator

We are seeking motivated, dynamic, and team-oriented individuals to fill the role of Measurement While Drilling (MWD) Operator. All applicants must have strong communication, organization and problem solving skills, attention to detail, and willingness to work in a rig environment. The MWD Operator is accountable for providing real-time survey data for carrying out directional and horizontal drilling operations.  They must exercise judgment to determine the appropriate action at the well site by relying upon hands-on and classroom-based training of standard principles, theories, concepts, and techniques. 

 

Responsibilities also include:  

 

• Prepare tools for the field. This includes a full function test in the shop of the downhole and surface gear, an inventory of kit tools, and proper packing and securing of kit tools for travel.

• Set up primary string, back-up string, rig equipment, and surface gear once tools arrive on location.

• Install MWD/LWD system into drill string, set tool face offset or orienting sub, surface test tools, and survey while running in the hole. This also includes recording downhole measurements related to drilling with tools, sliding, rotating, calculating battery usage and surveying at the end of a kelly, filling out run reports and survey sheets, and troubleshooting the tool in the hole.

• Complete rig out and prepare tools for shipping to operations, including the cleaning and packing of tools into kit boxes, preparing necessary run reports and end of well reports, and forwarding any reports to the Directional Driller for job folder.

• Participate in the servicing of tools in the shop by informing the shop staff of any concerns or problems, turning in run reports, and entering information into the MWD databases.

• Attend, complete, and successfully pass all training courses as required.

• Interact with customers and other Phoenix personnel in a positive, problem-solving manner.

• Carry out duties according to established Phoenix health and safety program, including those relating to Company rules, hazard reporting, use and care of tools, safe work practices, use of P.P.E. and accident reporting.  When on site follows the health and safety program of the owner or prime contractor.

 

The successful candidates must have a valid driver’s license. Completion of a technical program is preferred, or military veterans with honorable discharge.

 

Classroom and in-field training will be provided to successful candidates without previous rig experience.

 

You must be eligible to work in USA to apply.

 

Please submit your application to Andres Alcala, MWD Manager: AAlcala@phxtech.com

​

Directional Drillers

We are seeking experienced, motivated, dynamic, team-oriented Directional Drillers for work across the USA. Directional Drillers are accountable for providing the customer with the tools, equipment and expertise required to meet the directional and horizontal drilling objectives.

 

Responsibilities also include:

 

• Complete all pre-job equipment checks and communications requirements.

• Perform field location preparation work including equipment checks, document completion and communications with rig personnel and MWD Operators.

• Set up, direct, monitor, and trouble-shoot directional or horizontal drilling operations and related activities.

• Perform completions work including removal, packing and shipping of tools, communications with rig personnel and operations office, and post-job clean up.

• Deal with customer personnel and other Phoenix personnel in a positive problem-solving manner.

• Carry out duties according to established Phoenix health and safety program, including those relating to Company rules, hazard reporting, use and care of tools, safe work practices, use of PPE, and accident reporting. When on site follows the health and safety program of the owner or prime contractor.

• Complete required field paperwork.

• Keep Phoenix office informed of progress of well.

• Conform to Phoenix Drug & Alcohol Policy.

• ​

The successful candidates must have a valid driver’s license and valid certificates in H2S Alive where applicable. Previous rig experience as a Directional Driller and/or a minimum of 3 years of experience as an MWD Operator is a requirement.

 

Please submit your application to: nparker@phxtech.com​