Parker Wellbore helps energy companies accomplish their drilling and production goals efficiently, reliably, and safely. Our global team supports oil and gas operators with innovative land and offshore drilling services; premium rental tools and well services; and advanced operations and management support. Founded in 1934, Parker Wellbore helps customers manage their costs and mitigate their risks, to achieve their operational goals in a safe and efficient manner. With experience in both harsh-environment regions and complex drilling situations, you can trust Parker Wellbore to get the job done.

This position provides engineering and technical support for the Company’s technology development group. This support includes design and analysis for New Product Development and Sustaining Product Development as well as related project management. The opportunity is a 1st principles based engineering position.

Essential functions

• Engineer products from concept through detailed design in support of the innovation and technology development program.
• Develop system and product design information and formulate models and simulations to represent their performance.
• Implement design improvements and enhancements based on user evaluation.
• Provide engineering and technical support to other departments as required.
• Assist in development of product requirements, specifications, procedures, and standards
• Development of project work scopes, cost and scheduling for projects.
• Participate in design FMEA and FMECA studies.
• Serves as project engineer on moderate and/or complex projects.
• Ensure designs are executed within budget and as scheduled.
• Create conceptual, preliminary and detailed designs with hand sketches, AutoCAD drawings or 3D computer models.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Necessary qualifications, skills and abilities

• A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree is required. A PE or EIT is preferred.
• Have at least 8 years of engineering work experience.
• Must be proficient in AutoCAD, Inventor or other 3D CAD design software.
• Have extensive knowledge of casing running tools or similar equipment.
• Have working knowledge of drilling and well control systems such as BOP, topdrive, drawworks, iron roughneck, mud system, pipe racking system, and others.
• Have a working knowledge of downhole oil tools.
• Have knowledge of the codes and standards in ASME, ASTM, API, and AWS.
• Have a working knowledge of AutoCAD, Inventor or SolidWorks, or other 3D CAD software.
• Have a working knowledge of static and dynamic systems, materials science, and mechanical design (preferable with downhole oil tools or related products).
• Ability to perform mechanical and structural analysis using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software.
• Must be a detail oriented, self-starter and able to work with little supervision while maintaining goals/tasks.
• Must have excellent PC skills to include MS Office products.

Position competencies

• People Management Provides team with a clear sense of direction and objectives; creates a stable and re-assuring work atmosphere; supports employment development through coaching, Highly integrated with strategic talent management processes including performance management, succession planning, talent development, and engagement/retention, etc. Get results through people.
• Effective Communication Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; listens attentively and objectively.
• Personal Accountability Demonstrates enthusiasm for and commitment to the position and accepts responsibility for personal actions. Takes pride in the job. Actively engages in professional self-development opportunities. Demonstrates professionalism and emotional intelligence across situations.
• Flawless Execution Clearly defines priorities and objectives. Uses a systematic approach with commitment and determination to achieve high quality results. Capably leads the business day-to-day and evaluates the risks and rewards new opportunities present.

Physical demands and work environment

• Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data.
• Ability to perform under stress, under pressure, and/or in emergency situations.
• Carry up to 10 lbs.
• 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Parker Wellbore 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.