Operations Engineer

Precision Drilling; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Drilling is seeking an Operations Engineer to lead complex engineering initiatives and fleet improvement programs from concept through implementation, ensuring alignment with safety, reliability, and business objectives. You will act as a technical expert, perform advanced analyses, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

A Mechanical Engineering degree with a P.E. designation and 8–10 years of heavy industry experience are required.

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.

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 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

3D CAD

Structural analysis

Project leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Professional Engineer (P.E.) designation

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

ANSYS

SAFI

Job description

Job Title

Operations Engineer

Location

14041 Vickery Drive, Houston 77032

Work Arrangements

On-Site

At Precision Drilling, our mission is to deliver safe, sustainable, and high-performance drilling solutions that reduce risks and optimize resources for our customers across global markets. Driven by our Core Values, we empower our people, invest in cutting-edge technology, and foster lasting relationships built on integrity, collaboration, and an unwavering pursuit of excellence.

Culture

Precision Drilling fosters a strong culture by focusing on learning, communication, a commitment to safety, and supporting our people. We invest in career growth through continuous training and development, encourage balance with competitive benefits and generous time off, and foster a team-oriented workplace grounded in integrity and trust. When you join Precision, you join a company that puts people first.

Day In The Life

• 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

What We Need From You

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and Professional Engineer (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