Opla is currently looking to add an MPD Engineer - NEW GRAD to join our team. Opla is headquartered in Calgary with operations centers in Calgary, Alberta, Odessa, Texas and Houston, Texas. Opla Energy is service-focused and caters to clients’ needs for performance drilling with modern, automated, intelligent Managed Pressure Drilling Technology, to optimize efficiencies and reduce drilling costs.

Why Opla Energy?

Opla offers its employees a truly different employment experience. Opla fosters a culture of pride, performance, and professionalism unrivaled anywhere in the industry. This powerful philosophy challenges employees to contribute to the company’s success while developing their own skillset and professional growth through employee training and development initiatives.

Along with being a part of a high-performing and safety-focused culture, Opla offers its employees a competitive compensation and benefits package and is an equal-opportunity employer.

Job Description

Providing the highest quality of service with our operations to clients, with an emphasis on QHSE, technical solutions and client support.

About the Role:

• Development of MPD remote operating and automation software.
• Active role in assisting R&D team with development of proprietary software.
• Manage all aspects of project preparation, proposals, and programs for MPD wells.
• Responsible for the preparation and delivery of technical presentations and reports of complex MPD topics and projects.
• Active role in assisting sales group with client meetings, presentations, and technical support.
• (RTOC) and providing support to on‐site personnel.
• Must understand and comply with all safety rules and company policies of Opla.
• Day and/or night shifts and on-call supervising MPD operations from the real‐time operating center.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Has E.I.T. certification or ability to get E.I.T certification.
• Shift work will be required, hybrid work from home and Opla's RTOC in Houston, Tx.
• Willing to travel as required. Occasional travel to remote locations or outside of country may be required.
• Good communication, interpersonal & leadership skills.
• Willingness to learn and ability to work well within a team.
• Highly motivated with the ability to prioritize workloads.
• Previous experience in the oilfield related to drilling, downhole or MPD, is considered an asset but not required.

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