Directional Driller Consultants

We are seeking experienced, motivated, dynamic, team-oriented Directional Driller Independent Contractors. All Contractors must have own Company, Liability Insurance, and WCB Account. The Directional Driller is accountable for providing the customer with the tools, equipment and expertise required to meet the directional and horizontal drilling objectives.

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Responsibilities also include:

 

• Complete all pre-job equipment checks and communications requirements.

• Perform field location preparation work including equipment checks, document completion and communications with rig personnel and MWD Operators.

• Set up, direct, monitor, and trouble-shoot directional or horizontal drilling operations and related activities.

• Perform completions work including removal, packing and shipping of tools, communications with rig personnel and operations office, and post-job clean up.

• Deal with customer personnel and other Phoenix personnel in a positive problem-solving manner.

• Carry out duties according to established Phoenix health and safety program, including those relating to Company rules, hazard reporting, use and care of tools, safe work practices, use of P.P.E., and accident reporting. When on site follows the health and safety program of the owner or prime contractor.

• Complete required field paperwork.

• Keep Phoenix office informed of progress of well.

• Conform to Phoenix Drug & Alcohol Policy.

 

The successful candidate must have a valid driver’s license and valid certificates in H2S Alive, WHMIS, TDG, CSO, First Aid, Defensive Driving, and Wildlife Awareness. Previous rig experience as a Directional Driller and/or a minimum of 3 years of experience as an MWD Operator is a requirement. Incorporated Company status and WCB coverage (Consultants only)

 

Please submit your application to: CDNCoordinators@phxtech.com

 

MWD Coordinator

We have an opening for an MWD Coordinator at our SE Technical Centre. The MWD Coordinator is accountable for providing the MWD component of the Directional Drilling service for domestic customers.  This position requires close coordination of efforts with the Directional Drilling Coordinators. The incumbent meets the specific accountabilities of this position, in part, through the efforts of a team of MWD employees and consultants.

 

Responsibilities also include:

 

• Coordinate the distribution of MWD consultants, employees, equipment, supplies, and third party services to field jobs in order to consistently meet customer service needs.

• Maintain an inventory of MWD supplies and equipment to meet current and forecasted business levels; administer an effective inventory tracking system for field operations.

• Provide full field support service through the maintenance of a properly equipped MWD service and repair lab.

• Maximize individual employee and department performance by administering timely and effective recruiting, new employee orientation, performance management, compensation, and training programs.

• Maintain an adequate number of qualified and competent MWD consultants to meet the Company’s service needs.

• Assist in developing the department’s annual capital and operating budgets.

• Work with the Sales Department to ensure the smooth interaction and coordination of Sales and Operations Departments, including participation in pre-spud or well meetings and assisting in the design of well profiles and drilling programs.

• Maintain an awareness of potential business opportunities and provide timely information to Sales personnel.

• Participate in an on call rotation.

• Adhere to Phoenix’s SE Shop office hours as well as has a presence at SE Shop while on call.

• Travel to locations to monitor MWD team as required

 

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 4 years oil and gas experiences with 2 years MWD operating experience. They will have proficiency with standard computer software, strong administrative skills; including the ability to coordinate a diverse, geographically separated workforce comprised of employees and consulting personnel.

 

Please submit your resume to Andrew Mckinnon, Canadian MWD Manager: amckinnon@phxtech.com

 

MWD Operator

We are seeking motivated, dynamic, and team-oriented individuals to fill the role of Measurement While Drilling (MWD) Operator. All applicants must have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and willingness to work in a rig environment. The MWD Operator is accountable for providing real-time survey data for carrying out directional and horizontal drilling operations.  Exercise judgment to determine the appropriate action at the well site by relying upon hands-on and classroom-based training of standard principles, theories, concepts, and techniques. 

 

Responsibilities also include:  

 

• Prepare tools for the field. This includes a full function test of downhole and surface gear, an inventory of kit tools, and proper packing and securing of kit tools for travel.

• Set up primary string, back-up string, rig equipment, and surface gear once tools arrive on location.

• Install MWD/LWD system into drill string, set tool face offset or orienting sub, surface test tools, and survey while running in the hole. This also includes recording downhole measurements related to drilling with tools, sliding, rotating, calculating battery usage and surveying at the end of a kelly, filling out run reports and survey sheets, and troubleshooting the tool in the hole.

• Complete rig out and prepare tools for shipping to operations, including the cleaning and packing of tools into kit boxes, preparing necessary run reports and end of well reports, and forwarding any reports to the Directional Driller for job folder.

• Participate in the servicing of tools in the shop by informing the shop staff of any concerns or problems, turning in run reports, and entering information into the MWD databases.

• Attend, complete, and successfully pass all training courses as required.

• Interact with customers and other Phoenix personnel in a positive, problem-solving manner.

• Carry out duties according to established Phoenix health and safety program, including those relating to Company rules, hazard reporting, use and care of tools, safe work practices, use of P.P.E. and accident reporting.  When on site follows the health and safety program of the owner or prime contractor.

• Assist other departments with various projects when time permits.

• Perform all duties so as to meet the responsibilities listed in the Employee and Corporate HSE Handbooks.

• Perform duties according to the Company’s quality system procedures and work instructions.

 

The successful candidate must have a valid driver’s license and valid certificates in H2S Alive, WHMIS, TDG, CSO, First Aid, Defensive Driving, Wildlife Awareness, and Fall Awareness.

 

Previous MWD experience or minimum of 2 years of rig experience is a requirement; applicants with no previous experience will not be eligible. Velocity and or Evo-One experience would be an asset.

 

You must be eligible to work in Canada to apply.

Please submit your application to MWDCareer@phxtech.com

 

Shop Technician- Motor Shop

We have an opening for a Shop Technician - Motor Shop at our SE Technical Centre. The Shop Technician is accountable for providing supervised maintenance on performance drilling motors, as per Phoenix Technology Services policies and procedures.

 

Responsibilities also include:

 

• Clean and prepare performance drilling motor components for inspection.

• Paint and prepare final products for shipment.

• Maintain service tools and equipment.

• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

• Assist Motor Service Technicians when required.

• Be available for after hours and weekend work schedules when necessary.

 

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma, mechanical aptitude and is a detail oriented individual with solid organization and communication skills. Oil and gas industry experience is an asset.

 

Please submit your application to Riley Miller, Canadian Motor Shop Manager: RMiller@phxtech.com

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Jr. QC Motor Inspector

We have an opening for a Jr. Quality Control Motor Inspector at our SE Technical Centre. The Jr. QC Motor Inspector is responsible for overseeing product/component quality at Phoenix Technology Services.

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Responsibilities also include:

 

• Clean and prepare drilling motor component for QC.

• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

• Be available for after hours and weekend work schedule when necessary.

• Follow Company processes to ensure quality control on all motor components, specifically power section and mud motor parts.

• Determine when a component needs rework.

• Log, scrap and dispose of unusable parts found during inspection.

• Verify documents, pull parts needed for next build and ensure the Motor Technicians receive all inspected parts to build.

• Verify parts for use and ensure approvals for new components/tools have been obtained.

• Move inspected parts to the respective areas for further processing or segregation.

• Liaise with QA/QC Manager to ensure objectives are consistent with our reliability, growth, profitability targets and strategies.

• Perform final QC inspection of motors.

• Upload inspection records in an organized fashion for easy retrieval.

• Participate with the failure investigation process.

• Inspect used parts and determine appropriate disposition when required.

• Assist other departments with various projects when time permits.

• Perform all duties so as to meet the responsibilities listed in the Employee and Corporate HSE Handbooks.

• Perform duties according to the Company’s quality system procedures and work instructions.

 

The successful candidate is a very organized, analytical and detail oriented individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. This individual will have the ability to read, visualize and interpret engineering drawings and bills of material and is able to use and read common measuring devices including (micrometers, calipers, etc.). They will also be familiar with operational and quality control/inspection procedures. Inspection experience is an asset.

 

Please submit your application to Nabil Khouri, QA/QC Manager:

nkhouri@phxtech.com

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Machine Shop Technician

We have an opening for a Machine Shop Technician at our SE Technical Centre. Reporting to the Production Manager, The Machine Shop Technician is responsible for performing various Machine Shop duties as directed by the Machine Shop Supervisor.

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Responsibilities also include:

 

• Ensure Machine Shop area is safe and clean.

• Handle raw material and finished product as directed by the Machine Shop Supervisor.

• Cut raw material – operate Band Saw.

• Perform basic machine maintenance requirements and cleaning.

• Operate forklift.

• Support QC Departments with inspection and product stamping.

• Assist with shipping and receiving and assist other departments with various projects when time permits.

• Perform all duties so as to meet the responsibilities listed in the Employee and Corporate HSE Handbooks.

• Perform duties according to the Company’s quality system procedures and work instructions.

 

Experience using a Band Saw, general Machine Shop Technician experience and Forklift Certification/Overhead Crane Certification are all considered assets.

 

Please submit your application to Tomislav Mrljic, Production Manager: tmrljic@qoilfield.com

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MWD Consultant 

We are seeking motivated, dynamic, and team-oriented individuals to fill the role of Measurement While Drilling (MWD) Operator. All applicants must have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and willingness to work in a rig environment. The individuals must exercise judgment to determine the appropriate action at the well site by relying on infield experience on standard principles, theories, concepts, and techniques. Candidates may be hired as an employee or consultant.

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Responsibilities also include:  

 

• Prepare tools for the field. This includes a full function test of downhole and surface gear, an inventory of kit tools, and proper packing and securing of kit tools for travel.

• Set up primary string, back-up string, rig equipment, and surface gear once tools arrive on location.

• Install MWD/LWD system into drill string, set tool face offset or orienting sub, surface test tools, and survey while running in the hole. This also includes recording downhole measurements related to drilling with tools, sliding, rotating, calculating battery usage and surveying at the end of a kelly, filling out run reports and survey sheets, and troubleshooting the tool in the hole.

• Complete rig out and prepare tools for shipping to operations, including the cleaning and packing of tools into kit boxes, preparing necessary run reports and end of well reports, and forwarding any reports to the Directional Driller for job folder.

• Participate in the servicing of tools in the shop by informing the shop staff of any concerns or problems, turning in run reports, and entering information into the MWD databases.

• Attend, complete, and successfully pass all training courses as required.

• Interact with customers and other Phoenix personnel in a positive, problem-solving manner.

• Carry out duties according to established Phoenix health and safety program, including those relating to Company rules, hazard reporting, use and care of tools, safe work practices, use of P.P.E. and accident reporting.  When on site follows the health and safety program of the owner or prime contractor.

• Assist other departments with various projects when time permits.

• Perform all duties so as to meet the responsibilities listed in the Employee and Corporate HSE Handbooks.

• Perform duties according to the Company’s quality system procedures and work instructions.

 

The successful candidate must have a valid driver’s license and valid certificates in H2S Alive, WHMIS, TDG, CSO, First Aid, Defensive Driving, Wildlife Awareness, and Fall Awareness. Previous MWD and/or rig experience and a petroleum engineering diploma would be considered assets.

 

Note: Consultants are responsible for maintaining the last 3 qualifications listed and for providing the company with copies of the documents. Consultants are responsible for advising the company if for any reason one or more of these qualifications terminates. They must also have their own company, liability insurance and WCB account.

 

You must be eligible to work in Canada to apply.

Please submit your application to MWDCareer@phxtech.com

 

Shop Maintenance Assistant

We have an opening for a Shop Maintenance Assistant at our SE Technical Centre. Reporting to the Facility Maintenance Manager, the Shop Maintenance Assistant is accountable for all facility cleanliness/maintenance and applicable repairs.

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Responsibilities also include:

 

• Responsible to maintain a clean work environment, cleaning/painting shop as required/directed.

• Assist with established preventive maintenance schedules for all mechanical equipment.

• Responsible for assisting with maintaining water reclamation unit on a daily basis.

• Assist with the repair and maintenance of the facility’s service equipment and mechanical equipment using various tools and equipment.

• Work directly with vendors when required and ensure that they adhere to company policies.

• Maintain strong working relationships with coworkers and instill preventative maintenance culture.

• Be available for after hours and weekend work schedules when necessary.

• Practice good housekeeping standards.

• Maintain cleanliness in the shop and yard per expected standards.

• Keep sidewalks and aprons clear of snow and debris.

• Assist other departments with various projects when time permits.

• Perform all duties to meet the responsibilities listed in the Employee and Corporate HSE Handbooks.

• Perform duties according to the Company’s quality system procedures and work instructions.

 

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma, mechanical aptitude, and be an organized individual with the ability to work independently. They will be detail oriented with strong organization and communication skills. Valid drivers license and current drivers abstract required. Previous maintenance experience an asset.

 

Please submit your application to Shawn Hall, Facilities Maintenance Manager: shall@phxtech.com

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Shop Technician - Inspection

We have an opening for a Shop Technician - Inspection at our SE Technical Centre. The Shop Technician is accountable for cleaning and preparing performance drilling motor components and drilling tools for inspection.

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Responsibilities also include:

 

• Clean and prepare performance drilling motor components for inspection.

• Clean and prepare drilling tools for inspection.

• Assist Inspectors when required.

• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

• Be available for after hours and weekend work schedules when necessary.

 

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma, mechanical aptitude and is a detail oriented individual with solid organization and communication skills. Oil and gas industry experience is an asset.

 

Please submit your application to Matthew Mcauley, Inspection Superintendent: mmcauley@phxtech.com

and Kelly Watson, Canadian Asset Manager: kwatson@phxtech.com

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