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Job Title:
Field Specialist Trainee (MWD)
About Us:
We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. At SLB, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. We are facing the world’s greatest balancing act—how to simultaneously reduce emissions and meet the world’s growing energy demands. Our collective future depends on decarbonizing the fossil fuel industry while innovating a new energy landscape. It’s what drives us. Ensuring progress for people and the planet, on the journey to net zero and beyond.
More than 98,000 employees across 120 countries have already started their SLB journeys. Start yours now!
If you would like to know more, please visit our website at https://www.slb.com/.
Location:
Aberdeen/ Offshore
Job Summary:
As a Specialist Trainee (MWD), you'll receive comprehensive training in drilling technology, downhole telemetry systems, data acquisition, troubleshooting, and customer service. Working alongside experienced Field Specialists, you'll gain hands-on experience operating and maintaining specialised MWD equipment while supporting drilling operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop technical expertise, solve complex operational challenges, and build a career as a trusted on-site technical specialist within the energy industry.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Develop the technical knowledge and operational skills required to support Measurement While Drilling (MWD) services.
- Build expertise in MWD tools, downhole telemetry systems, data acquisition, and equipment troubleshooting.
- Assist with the planning, preparation, and execution of drilling operations in line with programme objectives and client requirements.
- Support the deployment, operation, maintenance, and testing of MWD equipment at the wellsite.
- Monitor and deliver accurate real-time drilling and formation data to customers and the wider drilling team.
- Assist in the preparation of daily drilling reports, operational updates, and post-job reviews.
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Essential Requirements:
- A modern apprenticeship, HNC, or equivalent qualification in a technical field
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to think methodically
- Ability to work well under pressure and without supervision
If this role is of interest to you and you are eager to learn more then we strongly encourage you to apply. We can then discuss how you will help shape and grow SLB moving forward.
Benefits:
- We offer private healthcare for employees and their families as well as subsidised dental care.
- We provide well-being programs such as Employee Mental health support and health and wellness coaching.
- Generous private employee-funded pension contributions.
- Income protection scheme and life insurance.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- We have multiple internal employee resources groups, female mentorship programs, volunteering opportunities, and company-wide webinars, amongst other opportunities.
Why you should join us:
- Developing future leaders.
- Become a part of a community where your potential to lead is nurtured from the start. Joining us opens doors to leadership opportunities within our organisation and across the broader industry, as evidenced by over 90% of our executive team began their careers with us.
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Women in STEM.
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Diversity is a key part of our success, and we have focused on gender balance for nearly 25 years. We are dedicated to nurturing and developing female talent both locally and globally. To support this goal, SLB has several initiatives, including mentorship programs, volunteering opportunities, and company-wide webinars, all aimed at helping women succeed.
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Industry-Leading Equipment.
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Engage with cutting-edge technology positioned at the forefront of the industry, contributing to pioneering advancements.
Certifications and Awards:
- The Disability Equality Index awarded us the title of “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” in 2025.
- Ranked among LinkedIn’s “Top 25 Companies in the UK and France for Career Development” in 2025.
- Proud member of Business Disability Inn and Valuable 500 initiative.
- Proudly ranked 4.2 out of 5 on Glassdoor for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- Proudly ranked 4.1 out of 5 overall on Indeed.
SLB is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.
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