Field Engineer

Nexus Talent Solutions Inc.; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA & FSA

Employer-paid Life/AD&D/Disability

Voluntary Insurance options

EAP

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Nexus Talent Solutions Inc. is seeking a Field Engineer to provide technical and engineering support for cementing operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and high-quality results at the wellsite.

You will collaborate with internal teams and customers, perform field inspections, analyze job requirements, and deliver practical solutions to meet operational needs while upholding safety standards and compliance.

Qualifications

• Engineering in Chemical, Mechanical, Civil or Petroleum preferred.
• 4+ years in oilfield services or energy industry (cementing preferred).
• Field cementing experience including design and execution.
• Laboratory or sales experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee customer needs, engineering activities, and quality control processes.
• Prepare written job recommendations and computer models to support field operations.
• Work with customer engineering teams to analyze well conditions and job specifications.
• Coordinate with lab technicians, logistics, and operations to prepare for jobs.
• Develop and evaluate lab tests to confirm appropriate products and systems.
• Conduct on-site quality and safety inspections during job execution.
• Deliver technical training to district equipment operators and service supervisors.
• Support onboarding and development of new Field Engineers.
• Perform other duties to support goals.

Skills

Cementing operations experience

Field engineering experience

Lab/Sales experience

Education

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Petroleum Engineering

4+ years oilfield experience

Job description

Our cementing services range from well construction to remediation and ensure wellbore integrity that lasts throughout the life of the well. Our services include in-depth laboratory testing, precise blending at the bulk plant and dependable operations at the wellsite.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employer-paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Dependent Life options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with employer match (after 90 days)

Position Summary

The Field Engineer is responsible for providing technical and engineering support to ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of cementing operations. This role involves collaboration with internal teams and customers, performing field inspections, analyzing job requirements, and delivering technical solutions to meet customer and operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee customer needs, engineering activities, and quality control processes.
• Prepare written job recommendations and computer models to support field operations.
• Work closely with customer engineering teams to analyze well conditions and job specifications.
• Coordinate with lab technicians, logistics, and operations personnel to ensure equipment and materials are prepared for jobs.
• Develop and evaluate lab tests to confirm that appropriate products and systems are used for each job.
• Conduct on-site quality and safety inspections during job execution.
• Deliver technical training to district equipment operators and service supervisors.
• Support the onboarding and technical development of new Field Engineers.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support operational and organizational goals.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Chemical, Mechanical, Civil & Petroleum Engineering are preferred
• 4+ years of relevant experience in the oilfield services or energy industry (cementing experience preferred).
• Field experience in cementing operations, including job design and execution.
• Laboratory and/or sales experience is a plus.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in mathematics and computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office, modeling tools).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective leadership, mentoring, and collaboration abilities.

Critical Tasks / Performance Goals

• Ensure technical accuracy and consistency in job planning and execution.
• Provide timely engineering support to operations teams and customers.
• Maintain compliance with safety, operational, and quality standards.
• Participate in engineering reviews and continuous improvement efforts.
• Support product development, testing, and application training efforts.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Regular exposure to moving machinery, outdoor weather conditions, diesel fumes, chemicals, dust, and moderate to loud noise levels, depending on work location.
• Must be able to frequently lift, lower, carry, and move materials, tools, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Requires frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, crouching, and working at ground level for extended periods.
• Must be able to climb and descend ladders, steps, platforms, and equipment while maintaining balance and stability.
• Requires sufficient manual dexterity and fine motor coordination to operate tools, manipulate small parts, assemble and disassemble components, and perform maintenance or operational tasks.
• Requires the physical stamina to perform repetitive physical activities throughout the workday while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators and other required safety equipment, as applicable.
• Requires visual acuity to inspect equipment, read gauges, identify defects, and safely perform assigned job duties.
• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with supervisors, coworkers, customers, and other personnel in shop, office, and field environments, as applicable.
• Physical Capability: The physical demands described above are representative of the essential functions of this position. Candidates selected for employment may be required to successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) to determine their ability to safely perform these essential job functions, consistent with applicable law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.