This position takes total ownership of projects as assigned by providing support and expertise. Support includes, but is not limited to, engineering, design, upgrades, rig modifications, and equipment specifications.  This role will be fulltime for a one year duration.

Essential functions

• Demonstrates proactive and positive client engagement.
• Interface with existing and new customers and vendors.
• Provide requested updates in a timely manner to all functional groups within the Parker Drilling Canada location.
• Create and review engineering and design documentation.
• Create engineering and design document(s) to support Technical Service Requests (TSR's) and other projects.
• Review and comment on engineering and design document(s) for Technical Service Requests (TSR's) and projects.
• Support project controls related to engineering.
• Engineering design of existing equipment modification projects and new items as per request from Operations.
• Engineering Design, 3D Modelling and Drafting by producing good quality working drawings, elevations, and details as per project requirements.
• Writing technical specifications and procedures.
• Maintain and retain complete and accurate business records in accordance with company policies and relevant external audit bodies, as required.

Additional functions

• Technical oversight of major rig upgrade electrical and controls scopes, including:

1. Rig Controls upgrade for Drawworks, Top Drive, Pipe Transfer, Pipe Handling, and Zone Management Systems
2. Rig Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR) Controls replacements
3. DC Motor Purge Systems Replacement
4. Pason AutoDriller and AutoDAS (Drilling Advisory System) design and implementation
5. Fingerboard Tower Control System Replacement

• Conduct electrical and controls obsolescence reviews for various Drilling Systems

• Support in the development of drilling network interface specifications document

• Oversight of vendor documentation deliverables and redlining of rig package Operation and Maintenance dossiers 

• Ongoing commissioning and troubleshooting support for rig upgrade projects.

• Performs additional duties, responsibilities, and special projects as may be directed.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities expected for this position.

• Must be able to prioritize jobs and work under tight time constraints.
• Must have excellent computer skills to include all MS Office products, analytical software, and computer-aided software
• Must be able to find solutions to business problems through Operations and Quality initiatives
• Must be able to effectively interface with other departments and divisions to resolve problems
• Must have ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality, accuracy and timeliness
• Must be a detail oriented, self-starter and able to work with little supervision while maintaining quality
• Must possess sound reasoning skills and have the ability to follow directions
• Must have the ability to travel to company locations including offshore and remote locations
• The ability to read, write, and speak English is required
• Knowledge of engineering deliverables such as datasheets, material specifications, material requisitions, scope of work, and data registers.
• Proficient drilling knowledge related to drilling equipment, structures, well control, and process/utility systems.

Additional qualifications, skills and abilities

• Education, experience, and certifications:
• Candidates require a degree in Engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Must be registered, or eligible for registration, with the Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador
• At least 10 years of work experience in the oil and gas industry

Must be able to obtain appropriate offshore certifications: Basic Survival Training (BST)

• Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S)
• Installation Safety Induction
• Regulatory Awareness
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee will be required to meet all standards required for safe operations, including but not limited to the standards set forth in the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers Atlantic Canada Medical Assessment for Fitness to Work Offshore as well as any other standards set forth by regulatory bodies having jurisdiction over the operations.

Position competencies

• Intercultural Awareness Understands, leverages and respects cultural differences, languages, customs and manners on the ground. Has the ability to be flexible, adaptable and agile in foreign environments.
• Business Acumen Business Acumen is understanding how our businesses generate profits and competitive advantage after weighing foreseeable risks. It requires knowledge of how technical and functional roles contribute to and impact bottom-line results. Specifically, it's knowing what business, financial and operational conditions must exist for Parker to maximize profits, without undue risk. Business acumen requires savviness of market practices and industry tactics to assess and determine when the outcome of a decision will result in added value for the organization.
• Building Effective Teams Promotes followership; encourages team members to share knowledge; values contributions of all teammates; shares wins and successes; creates positive morale and spirit.

Physical demands / work environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, stoop, kneel, carry, push/pull and use repetitive wrist and hand movements. The employee may be required to lift and/or move objects of up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to tolerate continuous vibrations and elevated noise levels as well as tolerate wearing personal protective equipment, including but not limited to hardhat, steel-toed safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, safety glasses, goggles and full body harness. The employee must stay mentally alert for entire regular shift and must have the ability of simultaneously rapid mental coordination.

Physical demands and work environment

• Oversee and manage the overall quality of projects and/or employee performance.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data.
• N/A - Not Applicable
• Wear personal protective equipment, including but not limited to hard hat, steel-toed safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, safety glasses, goggles and full body harness.
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and/or ramps while carrying tools requiring a reasonable degree of physical stamina and agility and involving moderate to severe physical exertion
• Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, reason logically, and make sound decisions.
• Ability to comprehend, remember, and follow verbal and written directions and comply with Company policies, procedures and standard.
• Sit/stand while performing primarily sedentary work
• Use repetitive wrist, hand or finger movements at a computer.
• Ability to work as a team, communicate and interact with others in a professional manner, and consider alternative and diverse perspectives.

Consistent with the Accords Act, residents of Newfoundland and Labrador specifically and Canada generally, who are qualified, will be given first consideration for employment.

Parker Drilling provides equal opportunity for all people and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, military service, veteran’s status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If an applicant has a disability, the applicant may request accommodations when needed to enable that person to perform their essential job functions or to allow that person to participate in employment.