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Luck Stone

Area Blaster

Kershaw, SC

$63K - $95K/yr

Leverage Measure While Drilling (MWD) data - including penetration rate, rock hardness, and flush pressure - to characterize rock mass variability and refine charge designs prior to loading.

Luck Stone Corporation

Area Blaster

Kershaw, SC · On-site

$30.58 - $45.87/hr

Leverage Measure While Drilling (MWD) data - including penetration rate, rock hardness, and flush pressure - to characterize rock mass variability and refine charge designs prior to loading.

William A. Hazel, Inc.

Dynamite Driller

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$24 - $29/hr

Must wear hard hat, work boots and safety glasses while drilling. 4. Be able to drill holes on ... Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common ...

The American Fence Company

DRILLING LABOR

Mcfarland, WI · On-site

$20 - $28/hr

... maintaining drilling equipment, while getting hands-on experience using advanced drilling ... measures and ensure a safe working environment for all crew members. * Help with the setup and ...

CYNET SYSTEMS

Command Specialist

Katy, TX · On-site

$35 - $45/hr

Measuring While Drilling (MWD). Electromagnetic (EM) telemetry. Directional drilling. XEM. xBolt. Rotary steerable systems. MS Excel. PowerBI. Data analysis. Technical support. Problem solving.

CYNET SYSTEMS

Command Specialist

Katy, TX · On-site

$35 - $45/hr

Measuring While Drilling (MWD). * Electromagnetic (EM) telemetry. * Directional drilling. * XEM. * xBolt. * Rotary steerable systems. * MS Excel. * PowerBI. * Data analysis. * Technical support.

Snelling North Texas

Radial Drill Operator

Tulsa, OK

$17 - $20/hr

The successful candidate will ensure quality workmanship while maintaining a safe and efficient ... Measure and inspect finished parts using precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers ...

Braun Intertec

Geotechnical Drilling Assistant

Dallas, TX · On-site

$45K - $74K/yr

Assists the Crew Chief in all aspects of drilling operation, while gaining the experience necessary ... Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common ...

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How much do measurement while drilling jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 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 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.

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.

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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, 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,781 per year, or $22 per hour.

Controls & Modeling Engineer (Senior - Principal) - Advanced Automation

Halliburton

Houston, TX • On-site

$83K - $110K/yr

Full-time

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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.
About Sperry Drilling
Sperry Drilling delivers industry-leading Measurement-While-Drilling (MWD), Logging-While-Drilling (LWD), and Rotary Steerable System (RSS) technologies that help operators drill safer, faster, and more precisely. Through advanced downhole tools, real-time data acquisition, and reliability-driven engineering, Sperry enables customers to maximize well placement, efficiency, and reservoir understanding in every drilling environment.
About the Role
The Controls & Modeling Engineer advances research and development of next-generation automation, controls, robotics, and intelligent systems technologies within the Advanced Controls COE.
This role focus on rigorous application of advanced control theory, dynamic modeling, estimation, optimization, machine learning, and agentic AI to high-value engineering problems.
Work spans early-stage concept generation, algorithm development, simulation and validation, prototype implementation, and transition of emerging technologies into deployable workflows and systems.
This position contributes to strategic R&D initiatives with direct commercial relevance. Scope includes development of physics-based and data-driven methods for automation, operational decision support, autonomous and semi-autonomous systems, and model-based performance improvement. Close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, software, digital, and operations.
Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and evaluate agentic AI systems that combine reasoning, tools, data, and simulation assets to enable advanced technical analysis, automation, and human-in-the-loop decision making.
  • Integrate large language models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented systems, and AI agents with controls, modeling, and optimization frameworks.
  • Develop machine learning, data analytics, and hybrid physics-AI approaches to improve system performance, automation, and operational efficiency.
  • Develop software tools, workflows, orchestration pipelines, and visualization capabilities to support AI-enabled engineering and operations.
  • Conduct research and development in advanced controls, robotics, dynamic modeling, and automation for complex engineering systems.
  • Design & apply advanced control techniques including adaptive, nonlinear, robust, optimal, and model predictive control (MPC).
  • Develop and validate dynamic models, simulations, and system identification methodologies.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, software, data science, and operations.
  • Contribute to technical innovation through patents, publications, conferences, and internal programs.

Qualifications
Required
  • PhD or equivalent experience in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline with emphasis on controls, dynamic systems, automation, machine learning, or intelligent systems; or equivalent R&D experience.
  • Experience with agentic AI, LLM-based workflows, orchestration frameworks, or tool-using AI agents applied to scientific, industrial, or engineering use cases.
  • Deep knowledge of control theory, including modern control, optimal control, Model Predictive Control (MPC), and system dynamics.
  • Knowledge of robotics, mechatronics, high-DoF systems, path planning, and dynamic modeling.
  • Strong technical communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred
  • Ability to build data pipelines, workflows, and analytical tools for AI/ML tool chain which includes data cleaning, feature extraction, optimization, and insight generation.
  • Strong programming skills in MATLAB, Python, C/C++, C#, Java, or similar languages.
  • Create dashboards and use data visualization tools such as Python, or JavaScript Typescript frameworks.
  • Ability to design, analyze, and troubleshoot control systems, sensors, actuators, pumps, VFDs, and automation hardware.
  • Strong capability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, P&IDs, flow charts, and cause-and-effect diagrams.

Candidates exceeding minimum requirements may be considered for higher-level positions based on experience, additional qualifications, and business needs. Career progression ranges Controls & Modeling Engineer Senior to Controls & Modeling Engineer Principal.
World Class Benefits
At Halliburton, we're committed to supporting you and your family with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package that covers your physical, emotional, financial, and parental needs - now and in the future. When you join our team, you'll gain access to a wide range of programs designed to help you thrive at work and at home.
Click here to review a summary of the benefits available once you join.
Core Competencies
Advanced Control Systems | Control Theory & System Identification | Robotics & Autonomous Systems | High DoF Systems & Path Planning | Modeling & Simulation | Control + Machine Learning | Data Analytics + Engineering | Neural Networks & Bayesian Methods | MATLAB/Simulink & Python | Dynamic Systems & Optimization | Robotics + Control | Theory + Practical Deployment | Field Implementation Experience | Cross-Functional Collaboration | Innovation & Technology Development
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
3000 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Houston, Texas, 77032, United States
Job Details
Requisition Number: 207457
Experience Level: Experienced Hire
Job Family: Engineering/Science/Technology
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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