Technical Design Specialist - Calgary and Strathmore, AB

POSITION SCOPE

Under the direction of the Technical Design Manager, the Technical Design Specialist is responsible for competently and successfully creating and building technical job designs (programs) for Magnum’s various service lines, which include Oilfield Cementing, Soil Stabilization, Isolation Technologies, and Fluid Services.

The Technical Design Specialist role encompasses three levels of seniority based on skillset and experience. Specific definitions on the levels are as follows:

Technical Design Specialist 1

The Technical Design Specialist 1 position is an entry-level position into the role. This role will work closely with the Sales, Technical Design, and Operations departments, conducting research, analysis, and reporting. An additional expectation for this role will be to support field operations as required and per business needs to obtain a greater understanding of the core businesses.

Technical Design Specialist 2

The Technical Design Specialist 2 position is an intermediate position awarded to Technical Design Specialists who have a proven track record of level 1 tasks, as well as commitment and dedication to the team. This role will work closely with the Sales department in support of its customers. This includes interacting with key clients and supporting the Sales department technically. This role is also responsible for conducting simulations, performing tests and providing results, analysis, and reporting. An additional expectation of this role will be to support field operations as required per business needs.

Technical Design Specialist 3

The Technical Design Specialist 3 position is a senior, specialized position awarded to Technical Design Specialists who have a proven track record of competently and successfully performing all level 1 and level 2 tasks, as well as acting as a leader and resource within the department. This role will be relied on in the absence of the Technical Design Manager.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Entry-Level Design Tasks

• Perform the job design of cement job programs for both primary and remedial cement jobs, soil stabilization projects, water and vac truck jobs, and cementing tools.
• Coordinate lab testing of samples (formula mixes/chemicals) upon request to support job design.
• Provide on-call programming support, as required.
• Perform assignments requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering principles.
• Develop, update, and drive continuous improvement in job design programs (competency training).
• Analyze data and provide reports to engineering and sales divisions; recalculating formulas as required.
• Review and establish Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)/Job Hazard Assessments (JHAs) to ensure the Operations department is working in a safe manner. Integrate client requirements into JSA/SOPs.
• Be involved with Job Design training of class development and presentations.
• Perform job design programs as per State and Provincial regulations
• Gain work experience in the areas of cementing pumping, field operations, and dispatch. Support field operations when required.

Intermediate Design Tasks

• Perform the job design of cement job programs for both primary/remedial cement jobs including “High Profile Designs”, soil stabilization projects, water and vac truck jobs, and cementing tools.
• Run cement job design simulations and complete pre job analysis.
• Support Magnum’s Sales Representatives technically.
• Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Leading and Lagging indicator trending, and Safety Statistics for key clients.
• Perform job design occurrence/incident investigations using root cause analysis.
• Study and interpret cementing job execution, report issues and assist in planning safe processes for cementing.
• Provide on-call programming support, as required.
• Research and drive process improvement to improve programming efficiency between the Sales and Dispatch departments.
• Present technical presentations to peers or customers (case studies, simulation analysis, etc.).
• Perform and act as a backfill on entry-level design tasks.

Senior Design Tasks

• Run cement job design simulations and complete pre and post job analysis.
• Perform and act as a backfill on entry-level and intermediate design tasks.

General

• Participate in training and development activities.
• Other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Required

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (BSc) or Technical Diploma (CET, PT, etc.).
• Registration as an EIT with APEGA or TT with ASET or equivalent.
• Progressively responsible experience in a relevant job design role, as applicable to the level of role being assigned to.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities or projects and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Office).
• Able to work overtime, travel, accommodate a flexible schedule, and participate in an on-call rotation.
• Legally eligible to work in the country the role is based out of.

Looking For

• Ability to interpret well site data.
• Decision-making and problem-solving ability.
• Good communication skills, both spoken and written.
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Able to take initiative as well as collaborate with others as needed to implement assigned projects.
• Demonstrated ability to ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, reliable, and dependable.
• Flexible and able to adapt to change.
• Understands the importance of safety.
• Team player and customer service focused.
• Demonstrated initiative and results orientated.
• Ability to work out of both the Strathmore and Calgary offices, as required.

Assets

• Working towards P.Eng. with APEGA or CET with ASET or equivalent.
• Valid class 1 (Canada) / class A CDL (U.S.) driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Previous experience in oilfield operations.
• Possess oil field tickets.