Search Jobs
Senior Drilling Engineer – Heavy Oil / SAGD
Job Description
- Lead the engineering planning, design, and execution of drilling programs, ensuring performance, safety, and compliance objectives are met.
- Conduct comprehensive offset well reviews and identify drilling hazards using historical and subsurface data.
- Develop well plans that integrate geologic, reservoir, and operational objectives aligned with business targets.
- Prepare AFE-level cost estimates, analyze alternatives, and provide recommendations to optimize cost and performance.
- Define and manage equipment and materials requirements, ensuring timely readiness for operations.
- Prepare and evaluate technical bids for drilling-related services and equipment.
- Provide rig site surveillance and engineering support, including troubleshooting and real-time decision-making during drilling and completion activities.
- Collaborate with geology, reservoir, and project teams to ensure that well design supports overall development goals.
- Support the testing and implementation of new drilling technologies and practices to improve operational efficiency.
- Ensure all well designs and operations comply with Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) and corporate standards.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, or related discipline).
- Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Alberta – required.
- Minimum 8+ years of drilling engineering experience, including strong expertise in Heavy Oil and SAGD operations.
- Proficiency with well design software, cost modeling, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with a collaborative and safety-driven mindset.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple wells/projects and deliver under tight deadlines.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to field locations as required.
- Direct field-based drilling supervision or rig site engineering experience.
- Knowledge of well integrity management, completions design, and subsurface integration.
- Familiarity with Landmark, WellView, and EBS applications.
- The opportunity to work on industry-leading SAGD and heavy oil projects.
- A collaborative environment that encourages continuous learning and technical excellence.
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies that drive sustainable performance and operational efficiency.
- The chance to make a measurable impact in one of Canada’s most respected energy companies.
Looking for more opportunities? Check out our website at jobs.spiritomega.com
Meet Your Recruiter
Christopher Malcovish
Sr. Recruiter / Account Manager
As a Senior Technical Recruiter at Spirit Omega Staffing in Calgary, Alberta, I lead full-cycle recruitment for complex engineering and technology positions across multiple industries, with a strong emphasis on the oil and gas sector. With over 12 years of experience in talent acquisition and human resources, I bring a deep understanding of the unique workforce demands across sectors such as energy, biomedical, commercial property management, aerospace, and defense.
At Spirit Omega, I partner with hiring managers, C-suite leaders, and project stakeholders to deliver customized staffing solutions that align with business strategy and technical requirements. My expertise includes sourcing and securing high-caliber candidates for roles in software development, infrastructure, automation, mechanical and electrical engineering, and project management. I maintain and optimize applicant tracking systems (ATS), including Avature, and ensure a seamless candidate experience from outreach through onboarding.
I also work closely with immigration teams and third-party vendors to support workforce mobility and compliance in both Canadian and U.S. markets. A SHRM-CP certified professional, I hold a BA and MS in Human Resources Management and Services from Southern New Hampshire University.
My mission at Spirit Omega is to build diverse, qualified talent pipelines that fuel innovation and performance across the industries shaping our future — from energy and infrastructure to advanced technology and defense — with a special focus on oil and gas-related engineering roles that are critical to operational success and long-term sustainability.