Field Engineer

Calfrac Well Services • Vernal, UT

7d • $75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Field Engineer provides technical design and evaluates fracturing applications in the field. The role works across business units and with customers at job sites to support safe, efficient operations, communicate continuous improvement initiatives, and present job designs and treatment procedures. It also involves applying standard procedures and guidelines, making routine technical decisions, diagnosing fluid-system issues, and preparing pre-job paperwork. The position requires extensive field travel and may involve long hours in adverse work or climatic environments. The schedule is 15 days on and 6 days off.

Requirements

• A four-year science degree; an engineering degree is preferred.
• At least 2 years of field engineering experience.
• A clean driving record.
• Ability to undertake extensive field travel and sometimes work long hours in adverse work or climatic environments.
• Understanding of basic hydraulic fracturing formulas, including bottom-hole pressure, hydrostatic head pressure, and friction pressure.
• Strong working knowledge of Calfrac field software and tracking systems.
• Knowledge of fluid systems, chemicals, their uses, and compatibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Engineering degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective communication regarding continuous improvement initiatives in the field and district.
• Work with all business units to ensure trouble-free operation.
• Ensure adherence to policies and procedures located in Calfrac Greenroom.
• Adhere to and inspire others to adhere to the Corporate Code of Business Ethics.
• Provide technical support to customers at job sites.
• Review job program proposals to understand treatment specifications.
• Present job design proposals, specifications, and procedures to customers at job sites.
• Make routine technical decisions using clearly defined procedures and guidelines.
• Use standard procedures to complete assignments.
• Apply an understanding of basic hydraulic fracturing formulas, including bottom-hole pressure, hydrostatic head pressure, and friction pressure.
• Use Calfrac field software and tracking systems.
• Provide remediation recommendations for potential screen-out scenarios.
• Apply knowledge of fluid systems, chemicals, and their uses and compatibilities.
• Diagnose fluid-system issues onsite.
• Gather, organize, and set up pre-job paperwork and documents.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid vacation.
• 401(k) employer matching.
• Competitive compensation and employee rewards.
• Well-maintained, high-tech equipment.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Position-specific PPE provided to all new hires.
• Eligible for a bonus.
• $40 per day per diem when working and staying outside the employee's home district.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level