Senior Operations Engineer – Drilling & Asset Optimization

Precision Drilling Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Drilling Corporation is seeking a senior mechanical engineer to lead complex engineering initiatives and fleet improvement programs from concept through implementation.

You will serve as a technical SME, performing advanced analysis, troubleshooting, and root-cause investigations to improve asset performance and lifecycle costs. Collaboration across teams and adherence to API standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and P.E. designation required.
• 8–10 years engineering experience in equipment design, fabrication, commissioning, maintenance, or modification.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD and modeling software (Autodesk Inventor preferred).
• Strong knowledge of API 4F/G, API 8C, API 7K and related codes.
• Travel within North America (~10%).

Responsibilities

• Lead complex engineering initiatives and fleet improvement programs from concept to implementation.
• Provide advanced engineering analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause investigations.
• Drive continuous improvement and asset performance using data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to set technical standards and ensure compliance.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship on engineering work.

Skills

3D CAD proficiency

Engineering analysis

Root-cause investigations

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) designation

8–10 years engineering experience

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

ANSYS

SAFI

Microsoft Office

Job description

Precision Drilling Corporation is seeking a senior mechanical engineer to lead complex engineering initiatives and fleet improvement programs from concept through implementation.

You will serve as a technical SME, performing advanced analysis, troubleshooting, and root-cause investigations to improve asset performance and lifecycle costs. Collaboration across teams and adherence to API standards are essential.