Engineer ULTCAD

Patterson-UTI

$80K — $120K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in Science, Engineering, or Math, or CET (Certified Engineering Technologist).
  • Registered with APEGA or ASET.
  • 5+ years of relevant drilling, down-hole tools, drill bits or rig-site experience.
  • In-depth knowledge of drill bits and downhole tools.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills; sales experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Collect and analyze technical data related to drilling performance.
  • Interpret downhole drilling information and recommend optimization strategies.
  • Conduct detailed performance analyses to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Design and optimize products using engineering principles and deductive reasoning.
  • Communicate new product capabilities to the sales team and customers.
  • Identify new business opportunities through technical applications support.
  • Deliver training sessions to enhance technical knowledge for teams and customers.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for development programs to learn new skills and stay updated on technology.
  • Emphasis on safety in work environment for employees and partners.
  • Exposure to both office and field settings, adding variety to the work experience.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Detailed Description:

Drilling Application Analysis:
  • Collect, analyze, and manage technical data related to drilling performance.
  • Interpret downhole drilling information, well profiles, lithology, and their implications on directional control, BHA limitations, bit design, and overall drilling efficiency.
  • Provide exceptional service to customers by offering drilling optimization strategies and solutions.
  • Conduct detailed performance analyses for critical or strategic applications to enhance operational efficiency.


Product Development:
  • Utilize engineering principles, product knowledge, and deductive reasoning to design and optimize products.
  • Continuously evaluate products, components, and materials to ensure superior performance.
  • Perform benchmark analysis and measurable performance evaluations.
  • Apply critical thinking to develop innovative solutions for diverse challenges.
  • Communicate new product capabilities and recommendations to the sales team and customers.
  • Make application-specific recommendations for product standardization or obsolescence based on field performance data.


Technical Sales:
  • Identify new business opportunities by applying in-depth product knowledge.
  • Provide technical applications support to the sales team through customer meetings, presentations, and consultations.
  • Collaborate with the sales team and customers to enhance performance and address reliability concerns.
  • Deliver training sessions for internal teams and external customers to strengthen technical knowledge and skills.


Job Requirements:

  • 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.


Minimum Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate degree in Science, Engineering, or Math, or CET (Certified Engineering Technologist).
  • Registered with APEGA or ASET
  • 5+ years of relevant drilling, down-hole tools, drill bits or rig-site experience
  • Valid driver's license.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Proficiency in computer systems and analytical tools, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Tableau, or Spotfire.


Additional Details:

The Applications Engineer must work with an emphasis on safety for themselves and others including coworkers and third parties. The typical work environment will be in the office or field which may require exposure to outdoor weather conditions, and/or loud noise.

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