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Halliburton

Field Prof-DD, Genl

Broussard, LA · On-site

$181K/yr

Interfaces with the Measurement While Drilling (MWD) engineer to ensure BHA compatibility, planned operating parameters are within specification and correct tool face references are applied.

Halliburton

Field Prof-DD, Genl

Broussard, LA

$181K/yr

Interfaces with the Measurement While Drilling (MWD) engineer to ensure BHA compatibility, planned operating parameters are within specification and correct tool face references are applied.

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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for measurement while drilling in the United States is $22.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a measurement while drilling?

A Measurement While Drilling (MWD) job involves using downhole tools to collect real-time data while drilling a well. MWD specialists monitor parameters such as wellbore trajectory, toolface orientation, and formation properties to ensure accurate well placement. They work closely with drillers and directional drillers to optimize performance and maximize efficiency. This role requires technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in challenging drilling environments.

What skills and qualifications are needed for measurement while drilling?

To thrive as a Measurement While Drilling (MWD) professional, you need a strong grasp of downhole drilling operations, data acquisition, electronics, and a relevant technical background—often supported by certifications in drilling or petroleum technology. Familiarity with MWD tools, telemetry systems, and real-time data monitoring software is crucial for success on the job. Exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with drilling teams help you stand out in this position. These skills are essential for ensuring accurate wellbore measurements, optimizing drilling performance, and maintaining safety in challenging field environments.

What does a measurement while drilling do?

A typical day for an MWD professional involves operating specialized equipment at the drilling site, collecting and interpreting real-time data about the direction, depth, and orientation of the wellbore. You'll work closely with other drilling team members to provide critical guidance that helps optimize the drilling process and ensure safe, efficient operations. The role often includes troubleshooting equipment, calibrating sensors, and maintaining accurate records of measurements. Shifts may be long, and the work environment can be challenging—typically remote oilfield locations—but the position offers strong opportunities for advancement within drilling operations or field engineering roles.

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Infographic showing various Measurement While Drilling job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 81% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,781 per year, or $22 per hour.

Field Engineer (Entry Level - Experienced) - Measurement/Logging While Drilling

Halliburton

Prudhoe Bay, AK • On-site

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Halliburton rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 133 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

335th of 441 rated engineering

Job description

We are looking for the right people — people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry.

Job Duties
  • Under strict supervision, provides on-site supervision of the Logging- While-Drilling (LWD) process, including tool preparations, data acquisition, log generation and Quality Control (QC) and delivery of the services to the customer.
  • Responsibilities are to learn the job role for the LWD service line.
  • Serves as a thrid man in a sub-ordinate role.
  • Provides technical and operational expertise to external customer.
  • Performs assignments requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering and measurement while drilling principles.
  • Maintains equipment inventory and supervises movement to and from well site.
  • Check equipment and advises repair requirements.
  • Maintains computer database for on-going jobs, prepares job ticket, daily reporting and end-of-well reports.
Qualifications

Work Authorization: Candidates who are not legally authorized to work in the United States will not be considered. Halliburton will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

  • Skill acquired through completion of the basic M/LWD training program.
  • Requires completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline is preferred.
  • Must have successfully passed company tests, or met task guideline requirements.
  • Ability to demonstrate technical aptitude to required standards.
  • Must possess good communication, arithmetic, data entry and recording skills.
  • Requires ability to read and interpret formation well logs and interpret directional survey information and other well site data.
  • Must possess relevant on and offshore safety certificates.
  • This is the entry level position for the LWD job family.
  • This is a field position.

Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher level roles given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs. Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available, including Field Professional I and Field Professional II.

World Class Benefits

 At Halliburton, we're committed to providing you and your family with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package - which means we offer support for your physical, emotional, financial and parental needs, both now and in the future. When you join our team, you'll have access to a wide range of resources designed to help you thrive at work and at home. By clicking here, you can review a summary of the benefits available once you join.

Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

Location

Pouch 340026, Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, 99734, United States 

Job Details

Requisition Number: 208298 
Experience Level: Entry-Level
Job Family: Operations
Product Service Line: Sperry Drilling Svcs 
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

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Compensation Information
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

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Halliburton, headquartered in Houston, TX, US, is a world-renowned corporation in the oilfield services industry. Established in 1919, the company has made significant inroads in the energy sector, playing a pivotal role in oil and gas explorations across the globe. One can visit their official website, halliburton.com, to learn more about their business operations, products, and services. Halliburton specializes in a broad spectrum of services including locating hydrocarbons, managing geological data, drilling and formation evaluation, well construction and completion, and optimizing production throughout the life of the field. Halliburton’s mission is to maximize the value of oil and gas assets.

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Houston, TX, US

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