Operations Engineer

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At Precision Drilling, our mission is to deliver safe, sustainable, and high-performance drilling solutions that reduce risks and optimize resources for our customers across global markets. Driven by our Core Values, we empower our people, invest in cutting-edge technology, and foster lasting relationships built on integrity, collaboration, and an unwavering pursuit of excellence.

Precision Drilling fosters a strong culture by focusing on learning, communication, a commitment to safety, and supporting our people. We invest in career growth through continuous training and development, encourage balance with competitive benefits and generous time off, and foster a team-oriented workplace grounded in integrity and trust. When you join Precision, you join a company that puts people first.

• Lead complex engineering initiatives and fleet improvement programs from concept through implementation, ensuring alignment with operational, safety, reliability, and business objectives
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert, providing advanced engineering analysis, troubleshooting, root cause investigations, and guidance on fleet equipment and operations
• Drive continuous improvement and asset performance strategies by leveraging operational, maintenance, and reliability data to reduce downtime and optimize lifecycle costs
• Partner with cross - functional stakeholders to evaluate new technologies, develop engineering solutions, establish technical standards, and ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship, ensure the quality and timely delivery of engineering work, and perform other duties and special projects in support of operational and business objectives

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and Professional Engineer (P.E.) designation required
• 8-10 years of engineering experience in equipment design, fabrication, commissioning, maintenance, or modification, preferably in drilling, mining, construction, or other heavy industrial environments
• Proficiency with 3D CAD and modeling software (Autodesk Inventor preferred); experience with structural analysis tools such as ANSYS and SAFI is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of applicable engineering codes, standards, and regulations (API 4F/G, API 8C, API 7K), with the ability to lead projects, solve complex problems, and collaborate effectively across multiple stakeholder groups
• Self - motivated and results-oriented professional with strong communication skills, Microsoft Office proficiency, a valid Class 5 driver’s license, and the ability to travel within North America (~10%) as required