Drilling Optimization Intern

The Drilling Optimization Intern will be an integral part of the Drilling Optimization Team where they will be mentored by senior engineers to aid in supporting Pasons product suite and working with Pasons customers in evaluating their drilling performance. This will be done through analyzing drilling data and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to inform end-users of performance and opportunities for improvement in drilling operations. Through working with internal teams and customers the candidate will be exposed to a variety of Pasons products and drilling operations across the globe.

• Support the creation and maintenance of KPI and performance reports for industry-leading drilling products offered by Pason (including DAS TFC Mud Analyzer AutoDriller and others).
• Assist Drilling Optimization Engineers with special drilling projects investigations engineering analysis of downhole and surface equipment.
• Participate in technical reviews related to drilling automation optimization and product tuning.
• Use business intelligence and data connection tools to help automate the delivery of KPI reporting and analysis.
• Visit active drilling operations to gain first-hand field exposure and operational understanding.

• Open to coaching and mentorship from senior engineers.
• Strong problem solver with critical thinking analytical and detail-oriented skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences (written and verbal).
• Collaborative and professional with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and personalities.
• Passion for the oil and gas industry and state-of-the-art drilling technology.

• This position allows an employee to work in a hybrid environment where a portion of their role is in the office and the other portion remote.

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 suite of products (Word PowerPoint Excel Outlook etc.).
• Exposure to business intelligence tools such as Spotfire and PowerBI is an asset.
• Experience with Python and/or R is an asset.
• Knowledge of the upstream oil and gas industry and basic terminology.

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelors Engineering program and have completed year 2 3 or 4 (if in a co-op program). Preference given to those in Petroleum/Oil and Gas Mechanical Chemical or a related Engineering discipline from an accredited post-secondary institution.

This job posting closes October 9 2026 please ensure you complete your application before the deadline.

Required Experience:

Intern