About the Role We are currently seeking a skilled Drilling Engineer to support the planning and execution of drilling programs across Western Canada. Based in Calgary, this role will work closely with field operations, providing technical guidance to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective well delivery. Key Responsibilities - Design and plan drilling programs, including well trajectories, casing design, and drilling fluids - Prepare detailed drilling procedures, AFEs, and cost estimates - Provide realtime technical support to Wellsite Supervisors and field teams during operations - Monitor drilling performance, analyze data, and recommend optimization strategies - Troubleshoot operational issues and implement solutions to minimize downtime and cost - Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards - Work closely with geoscience, completions, and production teams to align on well objectives - Conduct postwell reviews and capture lessons learned for continuous improvement Qualifications & Experience - Bachelors degree in Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, or related discipline) - 38+ years of drilling engineering experience - Strong understanding of drilling operations, well design, and execution - Experience supporting horizontal and multiwell pad drilling programs - Knowledge of Western Canadian regulatory requirements - Proficiency in drilling software and reporting tools - Strong analytical, problemsolving, and communication skills Preferred Experience - Handson experience designing and executing horizontal wells, including BHA selection, hydraulics, torque & drag modeling, and anticollision planning - Strong exposure to drilling optimization techniques such as ROP improvement, bit performance analysis, and minimizing NPT - Experience working closely with field operations, including realtime decisionmaking and supporting Wellsite Supervisors during critical operations - Familiarity with AFE tracking, cost control, and variance analysis throughout the drilling lifecycle - Experience conducting postwell analysis, offset well reviews, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives - Exposure to drilling in complex environments (e.g., HP/HT, sour service, or geologically challenging formations) considered an asset - Working knowledge of industrystandard software (e.g., WellView, Landmark, or similar platforms) #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title
Drilling Engineer