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Field Operations Manager (Downhole Completions)

  • Calgary, AB, Canada

Full-time

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10+ years of operations experience in field operations roles with at least 5 years focused on downhole completions.
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English
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About Us

At TerraFerno, we are a pioneering venture focused on revolutionizing the geothermal industry. Headquartered in Calgary, Canada, we specialize in innovative geothermal downhole technologies designed to optimize performance and enable next-generation sustainable energy solutions. We are taking on some of the most difficult challenges that need to be overcome to unlock the other 98% of the world’s geothermal potential and 500°C operating conditions. We have global reach with projects being planned in countries across the world.

Purpose

Our purpose is clear: to overcome the challenges of delivering economic geothermal energy production by delivering cutting-edge optimization, monitoring, and well integrity that ensure reliable and efficient operation in the toughest subsurface environments ever attempted and beyond the operating limits of electronic systems and most known materials.

Vision

To establish geothermal energy as the world’s dominant energy source, powering the future with clean, sustainable, and abundant energy.

Mission

At TerraFerno, we are on a mission to develop transformative technologies that empower geothermal energy to reach its full potential, fostering a cleaner, greener, and more resilient energy landscape.

Our Guiding Values

  • Innovation – We challenge the status quo, crafting bold and creative solutions to advance geothermal technology.
  • Excellence – We set and achieve the highest standards in every project, ensuring unparalleled performance and reliability.
  • Risk Mitigation – We take a unique risk iterated approach to developing first-of-a-kind technologies.
  • Impact – We create solutions that drive meaningful change, shaping the future of renewable energy.
  • Agility – We thrive in dynamic environments, adapting quickly and efficiently to meet evolving demands.

About You

You are a proven, self-driven professional with extensive field operations experience ready to take on commercializing first-of-a-kind technologies in a fast-paced startup environment. You embrace learning and experimentation, constantly seeking ways to innovate and push boundaries.

You are hands-on, solutions-oriented, and thrive in a setting where agility and resourcefulness are key. Your expertise in downhole completions equips you to deliver results that make a real-world impact.

What You Bring

Skills and Knowledge:

  • Strong math skills including all standard calculations expected for downhole completions installation.
  • A proven ability to excel in entrepreneurial environments with minimal supervision.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
  • Knowledge of downhole completions systems including stimulation sleeves, liner hangers, running tools, and flow control devices.
  • Extensive knowledge of ways that downhole completions systems and ways to rectify them.

Professional Experience:

  • 10+ years of operations experience in field operations roles with at least 5 years focused on downhole completions.
  • Service/coil rig and other types of field experience are an asset.
  • A proven track record with new technology deployments in a field operations role.
  • A proven track record of recovering from major field operations failures.
  • Extensive experience interacting with technical customers, international experience is an asset.

Why Join TerraFerno?

  • Be part of a commercializing new downhole technologies that take on challenges never attempted by the oil & gas industry.
  • Guide in shaping innovative technologies that re-write the life-cycle of the well.
  • Play a pivotal role in a company with the vision to lead the geothermal industry into the future.
  • Thrive in a workplace that values your contributions, fosters creativity, and rewards initiative.

If you’re ready to bring your skills, passion, and entrepreneurial spirit to a company set to redefine geothermal and renewable energy, we’d love to hear from you.

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Responsibilities

Lead field operations for the deployment and commercialization of first-of-a-kind downhole completion technologies, ensuring reliable installation and performance in challenging geothermal environments. Work hands-on to resolve operational issues, recover from field failures, and support technical customers across projects, including international deployments.

Requirements

Requires 10 or more years of field operations experience, including at least five years focused on downhole completions, with demonstrated success deploying new technologies and recovering from major operational failures. Candidates should have strong completion-related calculation skills, knowledge of completion systems and troubleshooting, proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

  • Downhole Completions
  • Field Operations
  • Completions Installation Calculations
  • Stimulation Sleeves
  • Liner Hangers
  • Running Tools
  • Flow Control Devices
  • Troubleshooting
  • New Technology Deployment
  • Field Failure Recovery
  • Customer Relations
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Service Rig Operations
  • Coil Rig Operations
  • International Operations
  • Entrepreneurial Problem-Solving

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Categories

  • Energy
  • Management & Leadership
  • Engineering
  • Environmental & Sustainability

Keywords

  • Geothermal Energy
  • Downhole Technologies
  • Downhole Completions
  • Field Operations
  • Completions Installation
  • Stimulation Sleeves
  • Liner Hangers
  • Running Tools
  • Flow Control Devices
  • Well Integrity
  • Well Optimization
  • Monitoring
  • Subsurface Environments
  • High-Temperature Operations
  • Technology Commercialization
  • New Technology Deployment
  • Operational Risk Mitigation
  • Field Failure Recovery
  • Service Rigs
  • Coil Rigs
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Technical Customer Relations
  • International Projects
  • Renewable Energy

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