Administrative Assistant & Receptionist – Technical Centre

We have an opening for an Administrative Assistant & Receptionist at our SE Technical Centre. The Administrative Assistant & Receptionist is accountable for handling all switchboard calls, receiving, and assisting visitors at the Technical Centre location, as well as assisting with any operational related administrative tasks.

 

Responsibilities also include:

 

• Receive all switchboard calls, following established Company procedures.

• Acknowledge Company visitors and efficiently connect them with their internal contacts; ensuring that all visitors sign in and out.

• Perform routine maintenance on copiers, common printers, postage meter, and fax machine. Contact maintenance service as required and ensure replacement supplies are on hand at all times.

• Receive, sort, distribute, and dispatch interoffice and external mail.

• Ensure all electronic files are complete and saved to the appropriate job information folders on the common drive.

• Assist with operations administrative duties when required. (Field bonus reports, gamma logs, QC field paperwork)

• Manage monthly credit card reconciliation and expenses.

• Coordinate internal and external events, including BBQ trailer bookings.

• Prepare boardrooms for meeting purposes as per the organizers request.

• Organize and maintain work areas, including boardrooms, reception, copy, and office supply areas.

• Issue purchase orders and order supplies and equipment for office and kitchen as needed.

• Maintain coffee maker as required, ensure dishes are washed daily and replenish inventory in all 3 kitchens.

• 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 will have a high school diploma, excellent verbal communication skills with a commitment to professionalism in dealing with outside contacts, and solid keyboard skills with proficiency in MS Office.

 

Please submit your application to Chase Meekes, Canadian Directional Drilling Manager: cmeekes@phxtech.com.

 

MWD Jr. Buyer/Planner

We have an opening for an MWD Jr. Buyer/Planner based out of our Calgary SE Technical Centre location.  The primary responsibility of the MWD Jr. Buyer/Planner is to maintain a supplier base in support of Phoenix Technology Services’ Supply Chain/Operations. This position will require a dedicated, high energy, driven individual capable of executing procurement to our established qualified vendors under supply agreements, but not under established supply agreements, for products/services related to oilfield services material and equipment. The candidate is to execute best practices in areas of procurement & planning to ensure all aspects are considered when selecting vendors, requirement date, availability, lead time, quality, price, and past vendor performance. Additional functions include the review & recommendation of safety stock settings, economic order quantities, order/sales multiples and minimum order quantities, item coverage settings, vendors, strategic sourcing, QHSE, accounting, logistics, regional supply chains and engineering.

 

Responsibilities also include:

 

• Review purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy.

• Purchase and expedite required materials, services, and parts.

• Prepare and issue requests for quotes to determine optimal purchases.

• Responsible for the procurement of tactical commodity with best cost, quality, terms, and deliveries.

• Maintain a strong supplier base and adhere to supply agreements set forth by Supply Chain Manager.

• Ensure QHSE/Engineering has qualified vendor prior to procurement.

• Manage the communication of materials and information to the vendor, ensuring NDA’s are in place.

• Issue purchase orders using sound purchasing practices and applicable Company policy.

• Negotiate best value and monitor order progress maximizing OTD performance.

• Expedite the supply of material in accordance with the contracted delivery date and required date.

• Communicate internally to customers of any required dates that cannot be met and provide updates of any changes.

• Drive cost reduction on purchases by 5% annually without compromising quality or delivery performance.

• Utilize MRP to identify and plan procurement requirements and establish strategies.

• Utilize safety stock and forecasting practices methodology.

• Maintain VMI levels set forth by Buyer/Planner and the maintenance thereof where applicable.

• Arrange for transportation and/or storage of purchased products.

• Recommend cost saving proposals including JIT, VMI, Bond programs or alternate sourcing.

• Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control.

• Work closely with Engineering to ensure accurate information is shared with vendor.

• Ensure proper approval has been obtained before issuing the PO to the supplier.

• Ensure correctness of PO generations as per procedure.

• Track and manage vendor performance.

 

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 1 year procurement experience in a drilling industry. They will have a good understanding of local vendor base and product knowledge. The incumbent will have in depth knowledge of ERP/MRP systems with a preference to SAP. They will also have knowledge of key supply chain/logistic processes & current best practice. The successful candidate will have the ability to manage a high transaction load and multiple tasks simultaneously. PMAC/APICS certifications are an asset.

 

Please submit your application to Matt Nash, Strategic Project Manager:

MNash@phxtech.com

 

Shop Technician - Motor Shop

We have multiple openings for a Shop Technician - Motor Shop at our SE Technical Centre. The Shop Technician is an entry level position, and they are 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.

• Availability 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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Well Planner

We have an opening for a Well Planner based out of our Calgary head office location. The Well Planner is accountable for providing technical information and support to marketing personnel in the form of initial well plans, plots, and completion reports used in quoting and planning directional and horizontal drilling services.

 

Responsibilities also include:

 

• Prepare morning surveys and updates, distributing to client representatives, marketing representative, and operations coordinators as requested.

• Update customers as to the status of drilling operations and respond to customer queries as required.

• Develop initial well plans for quotes to customers by inputting geological, geographical, and drilling target data into well planning software.

• Build plans and plots on customer supplied parameters and department database for sales representatives and operations department, to be used by field personnel in performing directional and horizontal drilling services.

• Perform a feedback service for field personnel with the purpose of addressing down-hole issues and problems as they develop.

• Receive well completion data from field personnel, generate completion reports, prepare end of well reports for client submissions.

• Ensure Final Surveys and completion documentation follow Government Requirements and are delivered in a timely manner.

• Amend any returned data deficiencies.

• Perform electronic filing and ensure all well files contain complete records through the start and end of each job.

• Input and maintain accurate information within Fieldcap.

• Assist technical marketing representatives in addressing technical issues raised by potential and existing customers.

• Build the Company’s internal job information database as a tool for future initial well planning and plotting.

• Maintain a computerized backup system to ensure information can be retrieved and assist with the Compass database clean up.

 

The successful candidate will have a Diploma from a technical post-secondary education program, such as Petroleum Engineering Technology with oil field drilling/exploration experience. A Minimum of 3 years well planning experience with a complete understanding of Anti-Collision concepts and industry practices. The candidate will need strong computer skills and proven proficiency in directional planning software –Compass. They will need to be a detail oriented individual with solid organization and communications skills, with the ability to work in a high pressure, fast-paced environment.

 

 

Please submit your application to Cody Blanchard, Canadian Well Planning Manager:

cblanchard@phxtech.com

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CNC Lathe Machinist​​

We have an opening for a CNC Lathe Machinist based out of our SE Technical Centre for the afternoon shift – Monday – Thursday 2:30 PM – 01:00 AM. Reporting to the Machine Shop Supervisor, the CNC Lathe Machinist is responsible for basic programming, set up and operation FAGOR TNC770/1060 Lathes.

 

Responsibilities also include:

 

• Generate CNC programs for TNC770/1060 using FAGOR Control.

• Set-up and operate Fagor TNC770/1060.

• Verify and record dimensions of parts and adjust machine accordingly to obtain desired quality of end product.

• Perform maintenance requirements on machines and maintain working area and equipment.

• Assist with training new employees.

• Other machining and QC related tasks as required.

 

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience with CNC Lathe machine set-up.  Experience in the oil and gas industry, API threading as well as experience with MAZAK Machine and Mazatrol control are considered an asset.

 

Note: The location of this position is outside of the Calgary Transit service area. The successful candidates must have reliable transportation.

 

Please submit your application to Tomislav Mrljic, Production Manager: tmrljic@phxtech.com or Darcy Moffatt, Machine Shop Supervisor dmoffatt@phxtech.com

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Directional Drillers

We have openings for experienced Directional Drillers, based out of our Calgary, AB location. The Directional Driller is accountable for providing the customer with the tools, equipment and expertise required to meet the directional and horizontal drilling objectives.

 

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)

 

All contractors must have Incorporated Company status, liability insurance and WCB coverage.

The benefits listed are applicable to employees only.

 

Please submit your application to: CDNCoordinators@phxtech.com

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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. 

 

*TRAINEES WELCOME*

 

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 the 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 rig experience is an asset.

 

Note: Contractors must have Incorporated Company status, liability insurance, and WCB coverage.

 

The benefits listed are applicable to employees only.

 

You must be eligible to work in Canada to apply.

 

Please submit your application to MWDCareer@phxtech.com