Drill Bit Engineer

Ulterra’s Calgary location is looking for an innovative and motivated Applications Engineer to join their team!

This is an opportunity to join a great team and play an important role in our rapidly growing, state-of-the-art company. By building our reputation purely through performance, our steel and matrix PDC bits along with our Down Hole Tools group are producing serious results in the North American market and increasingly around the world. Ulterra is considered the top PDC drill bit partner in North America!

Basic Function:

Maintain a high level of technical knowledge on Western Canada drilling practices and applications, while focusing on continuous product development and optimization to change the Oil and Gas industry and the way the world drills forever. Simultaneously providing enhanced value-added services to both customer and colleagues, building trust through integrity and advancing Ulterra’s market position in the drilling industry.

Main Responsibilities:

The Applications Engineer position combines responsibilities stemming from three core functions:

Drilling Application Analysis

· Data collection, analysis and knowledge management

· Interpretation and understanding of down hole drilling information, well profiles, lithology, and how it relates to directional control, BHA limitations, bit design and drilling performance

· Providing a high level of service to our customers with regards to optimizing drilling

· Maintain a high level of technical knowledge to service the customer in a professional manner

· Provide detailed analysis for optimization of drilling performance in critical or strategic applications

Product Development

· Use deductive reasoning, product knowledge and engineering principles to develop and optimize product designs

· Continually evaluate products, components and materials

· Provide measurable and benchmark performance analysis

· Apply critical thinking and adaptive solutions to both unique and mundane challenges

· Communicate new product expectations to sales force and/or customers

· Make applications specific recommendations for product standardization or obsolescence

Technical Sales Support

· Identify new business opportunities through the understanding and application of product knowledge

· Provide technical applications support to the sales team, through customer meetings and presentations

· Work with the sales team and customers to improve performance or resolve reliability issues

· Conduct and participate in providing training, both internal and external

Knowledge & Skills Required:

· Undergraduate degree or CET (Certified Engineering Technologist) in Science, Engineering or Math

· Registered with APEGA or ASET

· Minimum 5 years of directly related drilling, down-hole tools, drill bits or rig-site experience

· In-depth knowledge of drill bits, downhole tools, application analysis and the drilling environment is essential

· Strong communication and negotiating skills; sales experience is an asset

· Presentation and public speaking skills

· Non-standard work hours may be required for rig/operational support when needed

· Robust knowledge of computer systems and application programs – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowePoint, Power BI, Tableau, Spotfire or data analytic systems

· Ability to solve problems with limited resources, information and time

· Participate in development programs to learn new skills and stay abreast of new technology and innovations

· Comply with Ulterra’s health and safety policies

· Adhere to a professional and ethical manner of business at all times

· Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to work within Canada

Position Benefits:

· Excellent starting salary to commensurate with qualifications and experience

· Comprehensive health, dental and insurance plans

· Ulterra-paid benefits premiums

· Health and Wellness benefits

· Lifestyle benefits

· Company-matched pension plan

· Voluntary RRSP and TFSA plans for future saving

· Commission and Annual Incentive Bonus plan

· A great work atmosphere

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Candidate must be residing in Calgary, AB or be willing to relocate.

Ulterra L.P. is an equal opportunity employer. Thank you for your interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

- Company pension

- Dental care

- Disability insurance

- Extended health care

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision care

Work Location: In person