DrillOps Field IT Lead at SLB - Onsite Rig Role — Columbus
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This is an on-site, rig-based field role — not suitable for digital nomads or remote workers. The DrillOps Field Deployment Lead must be physically present at oil and gas wellsites to manage IT infrastructure, cabling, sensors, and hardware. There is no indication of remote work or async-friendly arrangements.
The position is based in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India, a city near the foothills of the Himalayas commonly used as a base for oilfield operations in the region. Field deployment roles in this sector typically involve rotational schedules (e.g., 28 days on / 28 days off), which can appeal to travelers who want extended off-time between hitches.
- Rotation potential: Oilfield roles often follow hitch schedules, allowing extended travel during off-rotation periods.
- Location flexibility: The rig site itself is fixed; however, your home base between rotations can be flexible.
- Visa considerations: Foreign nationals would require an Indian work visa; Indian nationals have no restrictions.
If you are seeking a genuinely location-independent or remote-first role, this posting is not a match. Look instead for SLB remote monitoring center roles or DrillOps town-based positions, which support rig operations from an office environment.
The DrillOps Field Deployment Lead is comfortable in the rig environment and has advanced knowledge and access to the IT infrastructure at the wellsite. This role is essentially responsible for the rig-IT infrastructure and software updates, IT equipment inventory control, data management, and communication between rig site and any remote center.
This person is a basic user of the data acquisition/core and services elements of the wellsite execution systems. The DrillOps Field Deployment Lead needs to understand town-based Orchestra & Prism systems.
- Establish and maintain data link to town and wellsite network.
- Manage user access and permissions.
- Troubleshoot IT infrastructure, RCS and Coda systems, sensors and cabling, and related problems.
- Manage IT equipment inventory.
- Re-start virtual machines.
Experience Required: 3 years
SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.
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