Engineering - Jr. MPD Specialist

Beyond Energy Services & Technology•Paradise, NL

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Jr. Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) Specialist / Technologist / Engineer is responsible for developing and supporting the execution of MPD programs, interfacing with both present and prospective clients, and contributing to engineering department projects.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical diploma from an accredited university (Petroleum Engineering preferred).
0-3+ years of direct MPD or engineering experience focusing on drilling.
Strong Excel and MS Office skills.
Eager to learn and ability to collaborate and work well within a team.
Highly motivated individual with the ability to prioritize tasks.

Nice To Haves

Proficient in Excel with knowledge in Visual Basic and the ability to write macros
Well Control, H2S Alive, First Aid, and other industry safety/field tickets
Drilling & Completions field experience is considered an asset
Eligibility for enrollment in APEGA, ASET, or other professional association

Responsibilities

Preparing quick look (QL) assessments (preliminary MPD programs) for operator clients, evaluating the application of MPD equipment and services for specific wells or drilling campaigns.
Develop detailed MPD programs, including wellbore hydraulics modeling, for applications such as narrow-margin wells, sour wells, sensitive formations, and performance drilling.
Specify appropriate MPD equipment and operating parameters aligned with client objectives and design constraints.
Develop rig layouts and P&IDs, including equipment placement, piping tie-ins, and rig zone classifications.
Perform pressure drop calculations for interconnecting piping systems
Develop MPD well control matrices and kick-response scenarios in compliance with regulations and company standards.
Participate in or support HAZID, HAZOP, and MOC processes as required.
Ensure compliance with client safety, technical, and operational requirements.
Interface regularly with client engineers, drilling superintendents, field personnel, and third-party service providers.
Support development and delivery of MPD training materials for office and field personnel.
Providing ongoing technical and operations support, monitoring real-time operations (RTOC) to ensure adherence to the MPD program, maintaining field reporting documentation, and generating technical reports.
Schedule flexibility is required in this role to support operator client needs with regards to drilling operations.
Provide real-time operational support (RTOC), ensuring adherence to MPD programs and assisting with troubleshooting.
Maintain field documentation and reporting, including generation of technical and end-of-well reports.
Participate in after-action reviews to capture lessons learned and best practices.
Travel to client locations to support field operations as required.
Working with management to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives throughout the engineering department and broader organization.
Exemplify the corporate B.E.S.T P.R.A.C.T.I.C.E.S in all aspects of their work.