oil and gas drilling engineer

Canada Keli; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the petroleum sector is seeking a Professional Engineer to oversee drilling operations and maximize oil and gas extraction. This role requires effective supervision of technical staff and the ability to work under pressure. Ideal candidates will possess a P. Eng. certification and experience in the field.

Benefits

Travel expenses paid by employer

Qualifications

• Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association.
• Experience in drilling operations and project management is essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork aptitude are required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and monitor oil and gas drilling operations.
• Supervise technicians, technologists, and other engineers.
• Monitor reservoir performance to maximize extraction recovery.

Skills

Judgement

Team player

Organized

Education

Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) certification

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

• Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields, other

Work setting

• Office
• Petroleum producing company
• Rural area

Tasks

• Direct and monitor oil and gas drilling operations
• Monitor and forecast oil and gas reservoir performance
• Monitor and supervise programs that maximize oil and gas extraction recovery
• Supervise technicians, technologists and other engineers
• Direct and monitor the completion and evaluation of wells, well testing and well surveys
• Resolve conflict situations

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word

Area of work experience

• Installation, maintenance and inspection of equipment or facilities
• Operations or production
• Project management
• Project planning
• Purchasing, procurement and contracts

Area of specialization

• Drilling

Transportation / travel information

• Willing to travel
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Proactive
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?