Drilling Optimization Engineer

Pason is the leading global provider of specialized data management systems for land-based and offshore rigs worldwide. Our rental solutions, which include data acquisition, well-site reporting, remote communications, and web-based information management, enable collaboration between the rig and the office.

Pason’s energized and focused work environment empowers each team member to push the envelope of traditional thinking to create new solutions to old problems. We place considerable focus on a culture that nurtures imagination in an atmosphere where people are free to perform to their fullest potential in an open and friendly environment.

The Role

The Drilling Optimization Engineer will work with a diverse set of stakeholders at Pason, including Account Managers, R&D, product managers, and our clients to help drive continuous improvement in their drilling operations. This will be done by analyzing our clients' drilling data, providing technical recommendations/insights, and creating Key Performance Indicator (KPI) and similar reports to better inform end-users in how they utilize our products. The individual will be exposed to a wide array of Pason products and end-users, with heavy emphasis Pason’s drilling automation and optimization applications.

Responsibilities

• Monitor key product trials, including drilling automation and mud management, and analyze drilling data to develop KPIs, visualizations, reports, and presentations that identify opportunities to improve drilling efficiency and product performance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support product development and improvements based on customer needs and operational insights.
• Support internal teams in troubleshooting customer issues related to Pason’s drilling automation and KPI products.
• Travel to client locations (office, rig, and virtual) for project preparation, product training, and performance presentations may be required. Approximately 10% of travel outside Calgary is expected.
• Support the Account Management team by analyzing customer data and identifying opportunities to demonstrate product value and grow product-line revenue.

Qualifications

• Understanding of fundamental drilling practices and industry vernacular via prior field and office experience.
• Experience with drilling mechanics and drilling fluids principles.
• Strong organization and time management skills required to prioritize tasks and deadlines related to concurrent projects will be the norm.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with strong critical-thinking skills and a high degree of accuracy in analyses, reports, and presentations.
• Ability to clearly communicate and present technical information to diverse internal and external audiences in a professional manner.
• Self-starter, with the ability to work effectively both independently and within team settings.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in the Oil and Gas Industry
  • 2 years minimum drilling experience
  • 1 year minimum field experience
• Is licensed as a EIT or P.Eng with APEGA, or has the ability to obtain.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly in Excel
• Experience in using BI Software tools (ie. Spotfire, PowerBI, etc.)
• Exposure to JIRA, Confluence, Splunk, Python and Enverus DrillingInfo are a plus
• Sales, marketing, customer service, and related experience would be an asset

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Petroleum, Mechanical or related Engineering or related field from an accredited University.
  • Other engineering disciplines will be considered in conjunction with relevant work experience.

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Extended health benefits
• Work life balance
• Health & wellness support
• Opportunities to give back
• Great vacation time
• Employee & family events

Any offer of employment is conditional on the completion of positive and satisfactory background checks, which may include, proof that you are legally entitled to work in Canada, verification of educational background, a drug and alcohol test (for safety sensitive positions) and criminal background checks.

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