Drilling Fluids Well Planner

CES Energy Solutions is a dynamic and growing North American oilfield services company listed on the TSX as CEU with revenue of 2.49 billion in 2025. It is one of the largest providers of production chemicals and drilling fluid systems and is focused on being the leading provider of technically advanced chemical solutions throughout the life cycle of the oilfield.

Canadian Energy Services, the drilling fluids division of CES Energy Solutions, is looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, and highly organized individual to fill the position of Drilling Fluids Well Planner. This is a full-time position, based in Calgary, AB reporting to the Technical Manager.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare detailed drilling fluids programs ensuring accuracy, alignment with operational requirements and completion within required timelines.
• Compile and analyze offset well data to develop comprehensive Area Studies that identify operational risks and drilling trends.
• Prepare technical data and reports, including End-of-Well Reports, End of Project Reviews, and cost/usage summaries.
• Analyze well costs, product usage and drilling data to identify trends and incorporate operational lessons learned into future drilling fluid programs.
• Assist with the preparation, calibration, and analysis of hydraulics and torque/drag models to support well planning, drilling operations, and post-well performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with Sales Representatives, Operations Personnel, and other staff to ensure alignment between planning, drilling, and post-well analysis.
• Occasional work outside of regular business hours may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and experience:

• Diploma in Petroleum Technology, Engineering degree, or a combination of relevant technical education and industry experience.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant oil and gas experience, with demonstrated experience in drilling operations, drilling engineering, technical well planning, or a closely related role.
• Understanding of drilling operations and drilling fluids, with the ability to interpret drilling reports, mud reports, offset-well data, and product usage.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and analyze large datasets.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with working knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. Experience with Power BI is considered an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Capable of presenting technical information clearly and professionally.
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple projects.

Additional assets:

• Experience preparing or contributing to drilling fluids programs, well plans, offset-well studies, and post-well technical evaluations would be considered a strong asset.
• Experience with GeoScout, XI Technologies or similar industry databases.
• Familiarity with hydraulics and torque & drag modeling software would be beneficial.

CES offers our employees a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will only contact those individuals who qualify for an interview.

CES Energy Solutions is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. CES will not discriminate employees, or potential employees on the grounds of race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, physical disability, mental disability, ancestry, age, or sexual orientation. CES prides itself on adhering to the provisions of the Canadian Human Rights Act. We will continue to be committed to recruiting, hiring, promoting, and training the most qualified individuals for positions at all levels within the Company.