Position Detail

Position: Drilling & Completion Technician

Job Overview

N.L. Fisher is currently accepting applications from qualified applicants for a Drilling and Completions Technician position. 

Purpose of the Job

  • Provide technical support services to internal and external NL Fisher customers.
  • Support NLF standard operating procedure development.
  • Potentially work “in-house” at NLF clients office on an as requested/required basis.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Technical and continuous improvement of all aspects of well design and field operations to achieve the corporate objective of being the top percentile performance provider in each core area. Includes but not limited to: Cost Estimates, Stick Diagrams, Coordinate service company programming as directed from Engineering. From Service company programs and internal docs, derive draft Programs (40%).
  • Research offsetting wells. Track NLF performance vs. industry using NLF SOP and eimapp.com (40%).
  • Provide regulatory reviews, opinions and obtain approvals as required (10%).
  • Support Standard Operating Procedure specification library, and new SOP development (5%).
  • Record all time in NLF timesheet and submit on a daily basis to supervisor (5%).

Skills, Certification & Experience

BASIC SKILLS

  • Self-starter with a great attitude.
  • Operational efficiency (Offset review, Drilling: Spud to RR / Completions: Frac Assessments).
  • Daily Cost Tracking, Validation and Field Ticket vs Invoice Processing (AFE Balance, Vendor Inv. Approvals).
  • Strong commitment to safety.
  • Strong design background and understanding of Drilling and Completion processes and file development.
  • High level knowledge of in-field practices.
  • Familiar with AER, SIR and OGC codes, regulations, directives, IR’s.
  • Understands and Applies IRP’s.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong planning and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent inter-personal and relationship-building skills.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

  • Mechanical or Petroleum Technology diploma or equivalent and relavant working experience in the industry.
  • Required or Eligible Tickets (1st Aid Level B, H2S, TDG & WHMIS).
  • Eligible for professional registration as a engineering technologist in Canada.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 10+ years of drilling and completions technical experience.
  • Experience includes new well drilling and completions, existing well re-entries, workovers, abandonments and well research and analysis.
  • A good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is essential.
  • Familiarity with eimapp.com, getplainview.com, WellView, Wellman, Petrosight.
  • Competent in the submission of Regulatory Compliance well information.

Job Management Skills

PROBLEM SOLVING

  • Support the development of effective drilling & completion designs by applying specialized thought processes which employ creativity and innovation.
  • Support engineering opportunities and build solutions based on principles of reason.
  • Work independently and with others to solve problems and achieve goals.
  • Employ a team-building approach, proactively seeking advice from others.
  • Develop effective offset research by constantly reassessing processes and considering variables.
  • Evaluate information to identify and affect solutions.

PLANNING

  • Effectively follow task project manage new design initiatives and existing projects (NLF SOP’s).

Accountabilities

CONTACTS AND RELATIONSHIPS

  • Internal engineering and field staff.
  • Internal sales and marketing staff.
  • Executive and Senior Management – regular counsel on project status – daily/weekly.
  • Contractors, vendors, suppliers – project management.

MAGNITUDE/SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

  • Responsible to manage team task quality and due dates on internal schedules (getplainview.com).

Work Environment

  • Office setting.
  • Field travel is not a typical requirement of this position.

Individuals interested in this employment opportunity must obtain the necessary approvals from the Government of Canada - Citizenship and Immigration department, prior to applying for this position. In accordance with the Canadian Immigration laws, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada for employment opportunities. Detailed information can be obtained from http://www.cic.gc.ca

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