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Job Title


Drilling Technician


Company : APPCAST


Location : Calgary, Alberta


Created : 2026-04-16


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Tourmaline Oil Corp. is Canadas largest natural gas producer and a leading operator in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. We are seeking a Drilling Technician to join our Calgary office. Reporting to the Manager, Drilling Operations, this role supports field operations through regulatory coordination, data management, and invoicing. This is a full-time, office-based position with occasional after-hours support for time-sensitive operational needs. Key Responsibilities Regulatory Prepare and submit AER well licence applications, amendments, and end-of-well submissions (DDR, surveys, OneStop, DDS) Support spud, resumption, and non-compliance follow-up submissions Compile and submit Technical Audit packages Submit OGC Notices of Project, well suspension and end-of-well reports (logs, geology, surveys, SCVF) Manage spud, suspension, resumption, and rig release notifications Report kick and loss circulation events Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements Data Management Create and maintain well records in Wellview Upload and manage well files and field documentation in StackDX Maintain final as-drilled and safety documentation Manage vendor access to well files Maintain SharePoint content, including drilling programs and best practices Communicate time-sensitive operational data internally and with partners Invoicing Process field tickets and invoices using OpenTicket, OpenInvoice, and Pricebook Review invoices and verify supporting documentation Resolve discrepancies with vendors and route for approval Support field teams with training and issue resolution Coordinate with vendors on pricing and account management Operations Support Coordinate onboarding/offboarding of wellsite supervisors Maintain contractor and workforce records Support PPE ordering Assist with team event coordination Develop and maintain training materials Qualifications 15 years of oil and gas technician experience (preferred) Proficient in Microsoft Office; Wellview and OpenInvoice are assets Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities Effective communication skills and team-oriented mindset Adaptable and capable of handling a broad range of responsibilities