About the role
Job Description Brief Description: The Applications Engineer combines expertise in drilling application analysis, product development, and technical sales support. This role requires advanced technical knowledge and problem-solving skills to analyze and optimize drilling performance while driving product innovation and supporting the sales team. The ideal candidate will exhibit a proactive approach to improving product reliability, fostering customer relationships, and advancing industry-leading solutions.
Detailed Description Drilling Application Analysis:
- Collect, analyze, and manage technical data related to drilling performance.
- Interpret downhole drilling information, well profiles, lithology, and their implications on directional control, BHA limitations, bit design, and overall drilling efficiency.
- Provide exceptional service to customers by offering drilling optimization strategies and solutions.
- Conduct detailed performance analyses for critical or strategic applications to enhance operational efficiency.
Product Development
- Utilize engineering principles, product knowledge, and deductive reasoning to design and optimize products.
- Continuously evaluate products, components, and materials to ensure superior performance.
- Perform benchmark analysis and measurable performance evaluations.
- Apply critical thinking to develop innovative solutions for diverse challenges.
- Communicate new product capabilities and recommendations to the sales team and customers.
- Make application-specific recommendations for product standardization or obsolescence based on field performance data.
Technical Sales
- Identify new business opportunities by applying in-depth product knowledge.
- Provide technical applications support to the sales team through customer meetings, presentations, and consultations.
- Collaborate with the sales team and customers to enhance performance and address reliability concerns.
- Deliver training sessions for internal teams and external customers to strengthen technical knowledge and skills.
Job Requirements
- In-depth knowledge of drill bits, downhole tools, application analysis and the drilling environment is essential.
- Strong communication and negotiating skills; sales experience is an asset.
- Presentation and public speaking skills
- Non-standard work hours may be required for rig/operational support when needed.
- Robust knowledge of computer systems and application programs – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Tableau, Spotfire or data analytic systems
- Ability to solve problems with limited resources, information and time.
- Participate in development programs to learn new skills and stay abreast of new technology and innovations.
- Comply with Ulterra’s health and safety policies.
Minimum Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in Science, Engineering, or Math, or CET (Certified Engineering Technologist).
- Registered with APEGA or ASET
- 5+ years of relevant drilling, down-hole tools, drill bits or rig-site experience
- Valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven sales experience and strong negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in computer systems and analytical tools, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Tableau, or Spotfire.
Additional Details The Applications Engineer must work with an emphasis on safety for themselves and others including coworkers and third parties. The typical work environment will be in the shop or field which will require exposure to outdoor weather conditions, loud noise, working near moving mechanical parts, electrical energy, construction equipment, vibration, fumes, chemicals, and airborne particles.
About Us Our People, Our Service, and Our Technology
Ulterra is the #1 PDC drill bit partner in North America. Operating worldwide, we deliver superior drilling technology to companies producing the energy that powers our lives. We constantly push the boundaries of known technology to come up with new ways to improve drilling performance with higher rates of penetration (ROP) and unique designs for challenging conditions, while providing outstanding support from dedicated people.
Job Info
- Job Identification 4770
- Job Category Manufacturing
- Posting Date 06/17/2025, 02:13 PM
- Degree Level Bachelor Degree
- Job Shift Standard
- Locations Suite 2010, 605 5th Ave SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 3H5, CA
- Worker Type Employee
About the role
Job Description Brief Description: The Applications Engineer combines expertise in drilling application analysis, product development, and technical sales support. This role requires advanced technical knowledge and problem-solving skills to analyze and optimize drilling performance while driving product innovation and supporting the sales team. The ideal candidate will exhibit a proactive approach to improving product reliability, fostering customer relationships, and advancing industry-leading solutions.
Detailed Description Drilling Application Analysis:
- Collect, analyze, and manage technical data related to drilling performance.
- Interpret downhole drilling information, well profiles, lithology, and their implications on directional control, BHA limitations, bit design, and overall drilling efficiency.
- Provide exceptional service to customers by offering drilling optimization strategies and solutions.
- Conduct detailed performance analyses for critical or strategic applications to enhance operational efficiency.
Product Development
- Utilize engineering principles, product knowledge, and deductive reasoning to design and optimize products.
- Continuously evaluate products, components, and materials to ensure superior performance.
- Perform benchmark analysis and measurable performance evaluations.
- Apply critical thinking to develop innovative solutions for diverse challenges.
- Communicate new product capabilities and recommendations to the sales team and customers.
- Make application-specific recommendations for product standardization or obsolescence based on field performance data.
Technical Sales
- Identify new business opportunities by applying in-depth product knowledge.
- Provide technical applications support to the sales team through customer meetings, presentations, and consultations.
- Collaborate with the sales team and customers to enhance performance and address reliability concerns.
- Deliver training sessions for internal teams and external customers to strengthen technical knowledge and skills.
Job Requirements
- In-depth knowledge of drill bits, downhole tools, application analysis and the drilling environment is essential.
- Strong communication and negotiating skills; sales experience is an asset.
- Presentation and public speaking skills
- Non-standard work hours may be required for rig/operational support when needed.
- Robust knowledge of computer systems and application programs – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Tableau, Spotfire or data analytic systems
- Ability to solve problems with limited resources, information and time.
- Participate in development programs to learn new skills and stay abreast of new technology and innovations.
- Comply with Ulterra’s health and safety policies.
Minimum Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in Science, Engineering, or Math, or CET (Certified Engineering Technologist).
- Registered with APEGA or ASET
- 5+ years of relevant drilling, down-hole tools, drill bits or rig-site experience
- Valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven sales experience and strong negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in computer systems and analytical tools, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Tableau, or Spotfire.
Additional Details The Applications Engineer must work with an emphasis on safety for themselves and others including coworkers and third parties. The typical work environment will be in the shop or field which will require exposure to outdoor weather conditions, loud noise, working near moving mechanical parts, electrical energy, construction equipment, vibration, fumes, chemicals, and airborne particles.
About Us Our People, Our Service, and Our Technology
Ulterra is the #1 PDC drill bit partner in North America. Operating worldwide, we deliver superior drilling technology to companies producing the energy that powers our lives. We constantly push the boundaries of known technology to come up with new ways to improve drilling performance with higher rates of penetration (ROP) and unique designs for challenging conditions, while providing outstanding support from dedicated people.
Job Info
- Job Identification 4770
- Job Category Manufacturing
- Posting Date 06/17/2025, 02:13 PM
- Degree Level Bachelor Degree
- Job Shift Standard
- Locations Suite 2010, 605 5th Ave SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 3H5, CA
- Worker Type Employee