Lead Operations Engineer – Drilling & Asset Optimization

Precision Drilling Corporation; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Drilling Corporation seeks a highly experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead complex engineering initiatives for drilling equipment. The role focuses on design, analysis, troubleshooting, and lifecycle optimization of fleet assets, with an emphasis on safety, reliability, and cost control.

You will collaborate across functions to implement new technologies, ensure compliance with API 4F/G, 8C, and 7K, and mentor junior engineers while traveling up to 10% in North America.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and P.E. designation required.
• 8–10 years of engineering experience in equipment design, fabrication, commissioning, maintenance, or modification, preferably in drilling, mining, construction, or other heavy industrial environments.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD and modeling software (Autodesk Inventor preferred); experience with structural analysis tools such as ANSYS and SAFI is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of applicable engineering codes, standards, and regulations (API 4F/G, API 8C, API 7K), with the ability to lead projects, solve complex problems, and collaborate effectively across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Self - motivated and results-oriented professional with strong communication skills, Microsoft Office proficiency, a valid Class 5 driver’s license, and the ability to travel within North America (~10%) as required

Responsibilities

• Lead complex engineering initiatives and fleet improvement programs from concept through implementation, ensuring alignment with operational, safety, reliability, and business objectives
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert, providing advanced engineering analysis, troubleshooting, root cause investigations, and guidance on fleet equipment and operations
• Drive continuous improvement and asset performance strategies by leveraging operational, maintenance, and reliability data to reduce downtime and optimize lifecycle costs
• Partner with cross - functional stakeholders to evaluate new technologies, develop engineering solutions, establish technical standards, and ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship, ensure the quality and timely delivery of engineering work, and perform other duties and special projects in support of operational and business objectives

Skills

Project Leadership

Engineering Analysis

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) designation

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

ANSYS

SAFI

Job description

Precision Drilling Corporation seeks a highly experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead complex engineering initiatives for drilling equipment. The role focuses on design, analysis, troubleshooting, and lifecycle optimization of fleet assets, with an emphasis on safety, reliability, and cost control.

You will collaborate across functions to implement new technologies, ensure compliance with API 4F/G, 8C, and 7K, and mentor junior engineers while traveling up to 10% in North America.