Drilling Optimization Engineer

Precision Drilling; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in drilling technology is seeking a Drilling Optimization Engineer to enhance well construction through data analytics and engineering principles. The role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, optimization strategies, and contribution to innovative projects. The candidate will enjoy a supportive work culture with competitive benefits and development opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Pension match

Free fitness membership

Long-term disability coverage

Casual work environment

Personal development opportunities

Competitive time off packages

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related work experience preferred, particularly in drilling optimization.
• Must be registered with APEGA.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for optimizing well construction.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team to achieve project objectives.
• Create case studies and reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Data analytics

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

Company: PD Canada LP

Location: Calgary, AB

Onsite

Precision Drilling has an onsite opening for a Drilling Optimization Engineer, eager for fresh challenges and development that could pave the way for future career growth as our business continues to innovate and grow.

Joining Precision Drilling means becoming part of a supportive culture that values your role as a key contributor to our future. As a large company with a close-knit atmosphere, you’ll collaborate closely with leadership and colleagues throughout the organization.

Combined with a competitive remuneration package, you will enjoy the advantages of:

• Medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, Pension match, long-term disability coverage, a free fitness membership steps away from our offices and product discount programs.
• A casual work environment where you can expect to enjoy a work-life balance that promotes personal health, well-being, and family life!
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
• Precision offers competitive time off packages as applicable.

Summary

Precision's Alpha suite of technologies delivers exceptional value to our customers by reducing risks, time and overall well cost. Alpha drives performance through its core strength of integrating data insights, human ingenuity, automation consistency and smart algorithms to drill the best wells, every time. Since its inception in 2019, the Technology Group has expanded across multiple disciplines including Drilling Engineering, Drilling Optimization, Remote Monitoring, Data Science, and Machine Learning.

The Drilling Optimization Engineer is an experienced individual that applies advanced data analytics, drilling engineering principles, and industry-leading operational best practices to proactively identify and support well construction optimization opportunities to deliver “high performance, high value”. Responsibilities include:

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for optimizing well construction and develop high-value solutions by utilizing rig operation expertise, engineering principles, and data analysis to aid decision-making
• Understand and utilize Alpha technologies to support value-driven solutions that impact the technical aspects of well-construction projects
• Collaborate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment, promoting team efficiency and achieving project objectives
• Transfer technical knowledge effectively to inform future projects by creating case studies, analysis reports, and presentations for stakeholders
• Advise stakeholders on data-driven decision-making to define objectives and establish performance goals
• Inspire and develop both yourself and others, fostering an environment where creativity and innovation can thrive
• Communicate both technical and non-technical issues clearly, in both verbal and written English
• Employ your unique skill set to enhance and diversify the optimization team’s capabilities
• Travel periodically to active drilling locations, as required, to support operations and performance improvement initiatives
• Be prepared to serve as an In-House Drilling Optimization Engineer for Precision Drilling, representing the company’s interests in various capacities

Knowledge & Skills

A passion for drilling, optimization, innovative rig technology, and data analytics

Ability to analyze customer challenges, propose tailored technical solutions, and adjust communication and technical depth to match diverse audiences

A superior analytical mindset with a proven ability to resolve problems and identify solutions

An aptitude for engineering and analytical software, problem-solving, and quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited University

Registered and maintaining a good standing with APEGA

Experience

3-5 years of related work experience (drilling optimization, solutions, or technical sales experience is preferred