Kaizen Operations Drilling Support (MWD/LWD, Directional Drilling)

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📍 Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesFull time

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NOTE: Please ONLY apply if you have sufficient experience and skills required as per job description below.

Job Summary
The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring “Kaizen” digital application success via rig- and office-based
product support and training. Deploying and supporting our new digital drilling products, Kaizen.
 

This predominantly field-based role supports digital drilling applications through internal and customer-facing product
training and support. The Kaizen Operations Drilling Support will engage with customer-side Drilling Engineers prior
to and during deployments, in addition to supporting training, drilling advisory, and feedback during sustained
adoption. The Kaizen Operations Drilling Support will work closely with Sales, Product Line, Field Engineering,
Operations and Digital Commercialization groups internally, providing additional specialized Kaizen knowledge for
deployments & trials.

BEHAVIORAL SKILLS/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

  • Familiar with drilling practices and can identify areas of concern based on available real-time drilling data.
  • Provide frontline digital drilling solutions support and be able to escalate issues when required based on well-defined processes.
  • Communicating with internal teams and customers daily•
  • Must be prepared for international travel.
  • Must be self-motivating individual.
  • The above list is not exhaustive, and the individual may be required to carry out other tasks that Management feel are considered reasonable within the
    context of this role.

     

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  • HS Diploma or GED
  • 4+ years’ experience in MWD/LWD, directional drilling, drilling engineering or similar.
  • Familiar with drilling practices and can identify areas of concern based on available real-time drilling data.
  • Provide frontline digital drilling solutions support and be able to escalate issues when required based on well-defined processes.
  • Communicating with internal teams and customers daily.
Every day, the oil and gas industry’s best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.

We Power the Industry that Powers the World
Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success—now and in the future.

Global Family
We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.

Purposeful Innovation
Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.

Service Above All
This drives us to anticipate our customers’ needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.

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Where is the Kaizen Operations Drilling Support (MWD/LWD, Directional Drilling) position at NOV located?
This Kaizen Operations Drilling Support (MWD/LWD, Directional Drilling) role at NOV is based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Kaizen Operations Drilling Support (MWD/LWD, Directional Drilling) role at NOV full-time or part-time?
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How do I apply for the Kaizen Operations Drilling Support (MWD/LWD, Directional Drilling) position at NOV?
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When was the Kaizen Operations Drilling Support (MWD/LWD, Directional Drilling) job at NOV posted?
This Kaizen Operations Drilling Support (MWD/LWD, Directional Drilling) position at NOV was posted on Aug 17, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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