25 Aug 2026

Intermediate Drilling Engineer

St. John's, NL

Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for a Intermediate Drilling Engineer in the Oil and Gas Sector in St. John's, Newfoundland.

Total rewards:

$77.00 - $99.00 hourly
12 Months of contract position
5 days on/2 days off

A typical day:

Works with JV Asset Manager to develop effective influencing campaign for securing operator commitment and collaborative relationship with the operator's drilling & wells team.
Responsible for generating Wells cost estimates as required, Responsible for identifying Wells related project risks.
Responsible for review technical plans and processes, Ensures alignment of technical execution with commercial objectives for all projects.
Obtains upcoming JV Non-Operated Drilling Program from the Regional Asset/ Exploration Managers, Validates technical well design for class 4 & 5 wells.
Monitors daily operations and provides technical expertise and feedback to operations team, Participates in joint technical team meetings, partner planning meetings, partner operations review meetings and ad hoc partner meetings.
Prepares weekly and monthly reporting to Regional Wells Director and JV Manager, Communicates significant Wells EHS events/incidents to Regional Wells.
Director and regional EHS&S department JV contact, Ensures that appropriate escalation of operational issues and over-commitment risks.
Incorporates and shares lessons learned with Wells regions.

Successful candidates will have:

15+ years experience in offshore well construction, intervention, and workover.
Registered with FEPC as a professional engineer.
Conversant with offshore well construction standards, practices, and procedures.
Experience with well construction stage-gated processes.
Interpersonal skills and ability to influence through non-authoritative leadership.
Experience with subsea and platform well developments.
Strong technical communication in English and people management skills, Knowledge of all aspects of interventions, work overs, drilling, and completions.
Understanding of geophysical, geological, and reservoir engineering considerations, Working knowledge of applicable legislation, Communication and collaborative skills with other groups (well engineering, EHS&S, subsurface, and management stakeholders).

Job Code 157290

We value a diverse workplace.

Agilus by Synergie is committed to employ people from diverse backgrounds and we actively demonstrate inclusiveness through fair, equitable and accessible hiring practices. We recognize the strength that comes from different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives and welcome candidates who identify as visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons within the LGBTQ+ community. We feel it is important as an organization that all people have access and opportunity to be employed, to be valued and to be respected.

Our recruiting process is human-centric and supported by AI. Our AI assistant may reach out to applicants for a prescreen. All results will be reviewed and evaluated by our Canadian based, human recruiting team.

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request during the recruitment, assessment, selection and placement process. Alternative format available on Request.