Controls Engineering Intern
Precision Drilling is launching our 2025 Internship Program!
If you are a current post-secondary student working towards your degree in Petroleum, Energy, Chemical, or Systems Design Engineering and you’d like to gain real-world experience during your summer, then please read on…
Working for Precision Drilling means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a strategic player in Precision Drilling’s future. We are a large company rooted in the success of our people, where you will collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the organization.
Our Interns will enjoy perks such as:
- A work environment where you can expect to enjoy a work-life balance that promotes personal health and well-being.
- Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
- Networking and employee engagement events.
- Career development seminars.
- Precision offers afternoons off before a long weekend.
How to Apply
Applicants MUST submit a Resume & copy of their Transcript detailing their interest in working at Precision Drilling. Failure to submit both will result in automatic disqualification. Please submit your Resume & Transcript in ONE PDF file attached in the resume section.
This application will close on Sunday, February 9th, 2025.
The following restrictions apply to all internship candidates:
- Applicants must be available for a non-negotiable start date of Wednesday May 7, 2025.
- Applicants must be 18 years or older.
- Applicants must have housing accommodations or transportation in the Calgary area, as Precision does not provide internship housing.
- By May 5, 2025, applicants must have completed at least their first year of study in a post-secondary program/Technical Institute (see job posting).
Summary
The Controls Engineering Intern in Calgary, AB, will report to the Drilling Engineering Manager and support the team with several key projects.
Responsibilities
- Develop a method of automatically and continuously tuning a PI controller based on 1 Hz and 50Hz signals to be applied to a rig’s AutoDriller system. The opportunity may be available to test logic on a test rig or operational rig in the field.
- Validate outputs from Machine Learning initiatives by comparing results to actual datasets. Make recommendations for areas in which models can be improved and which changes may be needed.
- Compile and validate data from real-time alerts. Organize and document feedback from the Performance Drilling Team and make recommendations for improving logic that automatically detects various conditions on all operating rigs.
- Assist the Drilling Solutions Team in building new tools for analyzing and visualizing high-frequency (1000Hz) downhole dynamics datasets.
Knowledge & Skills
Demonstrates a strong analytical mindset with an aptitude for forward-thinking and problem-solving skills
Motivated, collaborative, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks & sub-projects
Shows solid interpersonal skills
Proficient in Python for exploratory data analysis and data visualization
Additional ‘stretch assignments’ are possible for candidates familiar with C++ or JavaScript
Education
Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering from an accredited Canadian University. Petroleum, Energy, Chemical, Systems Design or Mechatronics disciplines preferred.
Experience
Previous experience with Data Analytics, Process Automation, Control Systems, or Drilling Rig experience is considered an asset