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Patterson-UTI

Site Reliability Engineer NEX

Houston, TX · On-site

$54.50 - $72.25/hr

Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Cloud Monitoring ... DevOps * 3+ years operating production workloads on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) * Ability to ...

Calabitek

.Net Developer with ELK, Austin TX

Austin, TX · On-site

$52 - $67.25/hr

The role requires expertise in scalable logging architectures, Kibana dashboards, log ingestion ... , SRE, and cloud teams for rollout and adoption Leverage AI-assisted / Agentic development ...

1 point system

DevOps Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$50.50 - $69.25/hr

Minimum of seven (7) years of a mix of Development and DevOps experience with Cloud Service Providers (Azure preferred), Continual Integration/Continual delivery (CI/CD), logging and monitoring tools.

Cleo Consulting Inc.

DevOps SRE

Austin, TX · Hybrid

$56.50 - $75/hr

... s SRE Location: Austin, TX or Sunnyvale, CA (5x/ week onsite) Duration: 6-12+ months Share ... Experience configuring and maintaining logging solutions like Splunk, ELK stack. * Must be able ...

ConnectedX Inc

Senior DATA ENGINEER

Plano, TX

$101K - $138K/yr

Data Engineer Highly experienced Data Engineer with expertise in cloud engineering, data ... Integrated monitoring and logging solutions using CloudWatch, Prometheus, and ELK Stack for ...

PennyMac

Platform Engineer

Carrollton, TX

Implement and manage monitoring and logging solutions to ensure system visibility and proactive ... Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience ...

Pennymac

Platform Engineer

Carrollton, TX · On-site

$90K - $150K/yr

Implement and manage monitoring and logging solutions to ensure system visibility and proactive ... Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience ...

ConnectedX Inc

Senior DATA ENGINEER

Murphy, TX

$101K - $137K/yr

What we are looking for Highly experienced Data Engineer with expertise in cloud engineering, data ... Integrated monitoring and logging solutions using CloudWatch, Prometheus, and ELK Stack for ...

Pennymac

Platform Engineer

Carrollton, TX · On-site

$90K - $150K/yr

Implement and manage monitoring and logging solutions to ensure system visibility and proactive ... Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience ...

Futran Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

QE Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$71K - $92K/yr

Identifying, logging, and troubleshooting bugs, and performing root cause analysis of failures. * Mentorship: Guiding junior QA team members in automation best practices. * Programming Skills:

Intec Sea

Petroleum Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

Working with transient pressure analysis and Production Logging to calibrate the model to field ... sites. * Assist engineering and other personnel to solve operating problems. The Applicant

INTEC SEA

Petroleum Engineer

Houston, TX

Working with transient pressure analysis and Production Logging to calibrate the model to field ... engineering and other personnel to solve operating problems. The Applicant Candidates should be ...

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How much do logging engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for logging engineer in Texas is $28.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.32 and $31.71 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Logging Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Logging Engineer, you need a solid background in geology or engineering, well logging techniques, and relevant field experience, often supported by a bachelor's degree in a related discipline. Familiarity with wireline logging tools, downhole sensors, and specialized software such as WellCAD or Schlumberger's Techlog is typically required. Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork abilities help Logging Engineers interpret complex data and collaborate effectively onsite. These skills ensure the accurate collection and analysis of subsurface information, which is critical for safe and efficient drilling operations.

What are some common challenges Logging Engineers face when working in remote or forested environments?

Logging Engineers often encounter unique challenges in remote or forested areas, such as difficult terrain, unpredictable weather conditions, and limited access to resources or equipment. Effective planning and adaptability are crucial to ensure safe and efficient operations. Additionally, coordinating with forestry teams, equipment operators, and environmental specialists is essential to balance productivity with environmental regulations and safety standards.

What is the difference between Logging Engineer vs Geotechnical Engineer?

AspectLogging EngineerGeotechnical Engineer
Required CredentialsAssociate's or Bachelor's in Geology, Civil Engineering, or related field; certifications like ASP or OSHABachelor's or Master's in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering; PE license often preferred
Work EnvironmentFieldwork at drilling sites, logging boreholes, collecting subsurface dataDesigning geotechnical investigations, analyzing soil and rock samples, report writing
Employer & Industry UsageOil & gas, mining, construction companiesConstruction, environmental consulting, infrastructure projects

While both Logging Engineers and Geotechnical Engineers work with subsurface data, Logging Engineers focus on collecting and documenting geological data at drilling sites, whereas Geotechnical Engineers analyze this data to assess ground stability and design foundations. Their roles complement each other in subsurface exploration and construction projects.

What does a Logging Engineer do?

A Logging Engineer is responsible for operating and maintaining equipment used to collect geological data during drilling operations, primarily in the oil and gas industry. They analyze rock and fluid samples, interpret data from downhole tools, and provide real-time information to drilling teams to optimize well placement and safety. Logging Engineers play a key role in identifying hydrocarbon zones and evaluating the potential productivity of wells. Their work is essential for making informed decisions during exploration and production.
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Infographic showing various Logging Engineer job openings in Texas as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 4% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,371 per year, or $28.1 per hour.
Site Reliability Engineer NEX

Site Reliability Engineer NEX

Patterson-UTI

Houston, TX • On-site

$54.50 - $72.25/hr

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Posted 6 days ago

Patterson-UTI rating

4.4

Company rating: 4.4 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

71st of 74 rated oil and gas companies

Job description

The NexTier Technology team is looking for a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to help build, scale, and maintain highly reliable systems on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role blends software engineering with infrastructure expertise to ensure our services are performant, resilient, and cost-efficient.
Candidates will work closely with engineering teams to improve system reliability, automate operations, and embed best practices across the platform.
 

Detailed Description:

  • Design, implement, and manage scalable, reliable infrastructure on GCP

  • Maintain and improve system availability, performance, and latency
  • Build and manage infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform or similar
  • Develop automation to reduce manual operational work
  • Monitor systems using observability tools (metrics, logs, tracing) and respond to incidents
  • Participate in on-call rotations and lead incident response and postmortems
  • Collaborate with development teams to improve service reliability and deployment processes
  • Optimize cloud resource usage and cost efficiency
  • Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable software delivery

  • Define and track SLIs, SLOs, and error budgets

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • 3+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, or similar roles

  • Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services (e.g., Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Run, Cloud Storage)

  • Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

  • Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Java)

  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)

  • Solid understanding of networking, security, and distributed systems

  • Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Cloud Monitoring)

  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools

  • Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform, including:

  • GCP: GKE, Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub (or equivalents)

  • Cloud Monitoring & Logging

  • BigQuery

  • Dataflow

  • Datastream

  • IAM and networking

  • Composer/AIrflow

  • Kubernetes: deployment, scaling, reliability patterns

  • CI/CD: GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar

  • Observability: GCP Cloud Monitoring, Logging

  • Experience operating systems in 24/7 production environments

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

  • 3+ years experience in Site Reliability Engineering, Cloud Platform Engineering, or DevOps

  • 3+ years operating production workloads on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

  • Ability to understand and speak English at a level of proficiency allowing employee to issue, receive and respond to both safety and operations-related directions in English

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Oil and Gas Industry knowledge

  • Technology/Digital Industry knowledge

The Evolving Oil Field Demands Evolving Service Providers

NexTier is a leading provider of integrated completions that employs sustainable practices and equipment to support our customers' ESG goals while accelerating production in the most demanding US land basins.

Patterson-UTI is committed to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, offering equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of personal characteristics protected by law. Employees are encouraged to report any concerns through multiple channels.


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