Lead Sustaining Engineer

Forum Energy Technologies; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Forum Energy Technologies in Canada is seeking a Lead Sustaining Engineer to drive continuous improvement across our downhole tool portfolio. You will maintain engineering drawings, improve systems, and collaborate with manufacturing to ensure product integrity and scalable processes.

The role requires deep design and sustaining engineering experience, oil and gas tooling knowledge, and hands‑on support in a shop environment. Strong documentation and team leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in design and sustaining engineering.
• Oil and gas experience with downhole tool design.
• Shop environment experience with FAT testing and production equipment.
• PE designation preferred; strong documentation discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve engineering templates and drawings.
• Serve as technical authority for engineering drawings and configuration management.
• Manage engineering systems and document control through Enterprise PDM.
• Update and maintain commercial datasheets, manufacturing drawings, and docs.
• Oversee engineering workflows and data structures for efficiency.
• Support engineering change orders with proper documentation and communication.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to safeguard product integrity and scalability.
• Perform additional engineering and technical duties as required.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Documentation ownership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Quality program awareness

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

P.Eng. designation preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Enterprise PDM

ANSYS

Mathcad

Microsoft Office

Data acquisition software

Job description

Summary

FET Variperm is a class leading service and supply company specializing in sand control engineering, completion and work‑over tools and cased hole fishing services. Our very name derives from the concept of Variable Permeability – the ability to change permeability to control results. And that’s what we do: our customized sand control solutions allow us to respond quickly to the ever‑changing variability of our customers’ vertical and horizontal well operations.

The Lead Sustaining Engineer provides technical expertise to drive continuous improvement, optimization, and long‑term support of FET Variperm’s downhole tool portfolio. This role acts as the key technical link between engineering and manufacturing and supports throughout the product lifecycle. They are responsible for maintaining engineering drawings and documentation, improving systems and processes, and collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams to safeguard product integrity and manufacturing scalability.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve engineering templates, documentation standards, and drawing practices to ensure consistent technical output.
• Serve as the technical authority for engineering drawings, documentation, and configuration management systems.
• Manage engineering systems and document control through Enterprise PDM.
• Update and maintain commercial datasheets, manufacturing drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Oversee engineering systems, workflows, and data structures to support team efficiency and compliance.
• Support engineering change orders and ensure proper documentation, review, and communication.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to safeguard product integrity, quality, and manufacturing scalability.
• Perform additional engineering and technical duties as required.

Skills/Knowledge

• Curious, adaptable, and motivated to develop expertise in downhole tool design and applications.
• Strong computer skills, including experience with SolidWorks, Enterprise PDM, ANSYS, Mathcad, Microsoft Office, and data acquisition software.
• Detail‑oriented with strong ownership of documentation, configuration management, and data accuracy.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem‑solving skills, with a practical, hands‑on approach.
• Knowledge of quality programs such as ISO 9001:2015 and API.
• Advanced knowledge of materials and material selection principles.
• Comprehensive understanding of field operations and equipment.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and capabilities, including machining and welding.

Education

• Mechanical Engineering Technologist, C.E.T. an asset, or a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in good standing with APEGA is preferred.

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in design and sustaining engineering; previous people management experience is preferred.
• Oil and gas experience with knowledge in downhole tool design.
• Shop environment experience with hands‑on support of FAT testing, tooling, and production equipment.

About FET

FET (Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.) is a global company, serving the crude oil, natural gas, and renewable energy industries. FET is headquartered in Houston, TX with quality manufacturing, efficient distribution, and service facilities conveniently located to support the major energy‑producing regions of the world. Forum’s products and services range from the underwater reservoir to the refinery, from the sea floor to the above ground transportation line. We pride ourselves on giving you a comprehensive offering of solutions to maximize your operations and improve your bottom line. Our customers are our partners and we work with them to solve their ever‑changing challenges.

FET is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FET does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions and practices at FET are subject to the foregoing non‑discrimination provisions and are based solely on merit, competency, performance, and business needs at the time.

As part of our hiring process, we may use technology, including AI‑enabled tools, to help review and assess applications based on job‑related criteria. All hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers.