Drilling Optimization Machine Learning Developer Intern
Precision Drilling is launching our 2026 Internship Program!
If you are a current post-secondary student working towards your Masters degree in Engineering from an accredited Canadian University 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, January 18, 2026.
The following restrictions apply to all internship candidates:
- Applicants must be available for a non-negotiable start date of Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
- 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 4, 2026, applicants must have completed at least their first year of study in a post-secondary program/Technical Institute (see job posting).
Summary
The Drilling Performance Intern in Calgary, AB, will contribute by supporting the development of the drilling performance initiatives. This role blends data analysis, engineering principles, and digital technologies to improve operational efficiency.
Responsibilities:
- Gain hands-on experience to better understand and address the challenges in drilling operations
- Contribute to the design of solutions that automate powerful predictive models and tasks
- Harness existing data infrastructure, pipelines, and tools to gather and analyze drilling performance data, uncover trends, and help create unique identifiers while incorporating explainability
- Collaborate within a dynamic multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment
- Communicate both technical and non-technical issues clearly, in both verbal and written English
- Create reports and presentations, and keep relevant technical documentation organized and up to date
Knowledge & Skills
- Shows a strong passion for optimization and the development of technical solutions, particularly in addressing challenges within the drilling industry
- Exhibits a willingness to learn and collaborate with others, supported by a strong analytical mindset and a talent for problem-solving
- Highly motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple tasks and subprojects effectively
- Inspires personal and professional growth in themselves and others, fostering an environment that encourages creativity and innovation
Education
- Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s Degree in Engineering with eligibility to work in Canada
Experience
- Previous drilling operations or engineering internships, work experience, or extracurricular roles are an asset
- Preferred experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Spotfire, Tableau, and/or Grafana