Detailed Description: • Work with drillers, rig managers, directional drillers, and/or operator real-time centers to maximize drilling performance on Patterson rigs. • Visit rig sites and work directly with drillers and/or directional drillers to coach on company’s/operator’s standard practices and technology utilization. • Communicate learnings from the field back into the organization. • Document performance improvements (using EDR data, rig sensor data, third party data). • Work with operations personnel to identify areas for performance improvement • Coach and train drillers on rig control systems and performance opportunities • This job will be a rotational based job Job Requirements: • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, managing multiple tasks and working on multiple projects simultaneously to meet challenging deadlines. • Demonstrate clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to promptly give and follow directions when working with others. • Excellent soft skills to get buy-in from operations and customers. • Ability to safely navigate drilling rig work sites including regular walking, climbing, standing, stepping, etc. during various weather conditions (day/night, outdoor hot/cold weather). • Ability to proficiently use MS Office Suite to develop presentations, correspondence, reports, and schedules (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). • Physical ability to: • Lift and carry 50 pounds independently while walking on uneven surfaces • Bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and crawl occasionally during visits to the field and operational work areas. • Listen for unusual noises that signify equipment and or machinery problems. • Stay alert and focused including during occasional extended work periods. • Maintain spatial orientation and awareness to safely move around the work environment with many moving objects including overhead machinery. • Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all designated times. • Ability to regularly travel as needed to visit worksites and support business units; may require extended travel to remote locations and/or overnight stay(s) outside normal office area. • Ability to work on weekends and be on call after hours as needed. • Travel to districts to working with operations personnel. Minimum Qualifications: • High School Diploma or GED • 5+ years’ experience in the drilling industry • 2+ years in the field as a driller and/or directional driller • Working knowledge of multiple basins within US Land Shale Plays • Eligible to drive Company or personal vehicle for Company purposes including ability to meet requirements of Company’s Vehicle Use Agreement and Driving Policy. Additional Details: This position requires the person to be able to work in a time sensitive, high visibility role and regularly travel as needed to support business units and to visit work sites. The Drilling Advisor will be required to travel to and work in remote locations and/or overnight stay(s) during variable hours. Variable work hours include hours worked on the weekend, on holidays, and hours travelling within and outside of the assigned region. The Drilling Advisor must work with an emphasis on planning, multitasking, and prioritization to maximize efficiency of the team. Must be able to work closely with others and manage customer interaction in a professional manner. Ability to safely navigate work sites with occasional walking, climbing, standing, stepping, working at heights, etc., during normal operating conditions (day/night, outdoor hot/cold weather) and while utilizing designated personal protective equipment (PPE).