Completions Applications Engineer - Downhole Advanced Heater SystemsSalamander is seeking a Completions Applications Engineer to support the design, engineering, and application of advanced heater systems for conventional and unconventional oil & gas well completions. This role is responsible for developing fully integrated heater completion solutions including artificial lift interfaces, intelligent/smart completions, and mechanical wellbore tools, tailored to customer requirements and operational constraints.
This position requires on-site presence.Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:- Review customer requirements and recommend standard downhole heater system configurations using approved company products, designs, and deployment methodologies.
- Configure existing heater system solutions for quotation and proposal development based on established engineering standards and design guidelines.
- Prepare preliminary heater system layouts and wellbore schematics for customer meetings and sales proposals.
- Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Engineering to ensure customer requirements are accurately translated into commercially viable and technically compliant proposals.
- Provide technical support during job planning, tender preparation, and post-job review.
- Review operating conditions, well parameters, and application requirements to verify compatibility with existing product capabilities and approved designs.
- Identify technical risks, operational constraints, and deviations from standard applications.
- Escalate all non-standard applications, design modifications, performance deviations, or new product requirements to the VP of Engineering for review, redesign, and approval.
- Stay informed on industry trends, customer applications, and technologies relevant to downhole heating systems and associated completion equipment.
Minimum Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, petroleum engineering, materials engineering, or related discipline.
- Strong understanding of construction principles, completion systems, and production operations
- 5-10 years of experience in downhole completions or production solutions.
Core Competencies:- Knowledge of downhole completion and production systems.
- Experience with intelligent/smart completions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Experience building well completion hook-up drawings and procedures.
- Experience in preparing technical proposals.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to collaborate across Sales, Operations, and Engineering organizations.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple engineering packages simultaneously.
- High attention to detail.
What We Offer:We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment. Some of the exciting benefits we offer include:
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Employer-covered medical insurance options
- 100% employer-covered dental and vision plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
Disclaimer: This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed for this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and/or requirements. Salamander reserves the right to change or modify this job description or the essential duties of the role as necessary.
