TECHNICAL SPECIALIST, FRACTURING

ROLE STATEMENT: The Technical Specialist will be a member of the Technical Services department responsible for providing a diverse range of technical and operational support. Reporting to the Director, Technical Services, Canadian Division, the Technical Specialist will focus on hydraulic fracture treatment design, placement and analysis.

OUR CULTURE:

Calfrac, we believe in being an integral part of the communities where we operate and we support a variety of giving activities throughout the year. Our support falls under two main areas: volunteering or donation. Whenever possible, the initiatives and organizations we undertake to promote and support fall into the following categories: Environment, Education, Indigenous, Social Services, Arts & Culture and Community Sport.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide customer and operational support for hydraulic fracturing design and execution, in real-time (24hr operational support and overview)
• Prepare job designs, meeting customer requirements
• Provide well optimization strategies; including alternative well completion techniques, DFIT analysis, treatment design solutions, and hydraulic fracture simulations
• Conduct job reporting, includes pre- and post-treatment evaluation, regulatory submissions and all treatment data requirements
• Adherence to operational policies, procedures to achieve safety objectives
• Provide rotational on-call support
• Support technical team members with client needs and day-to-day duties
• Collaborate with technical team members to increase understanding and optimization of fracturing design and placement using the appropriate tools
• Support the preparation and maintenance of documents (templates, database, procedures, presentations and training information) relevant to the position and the group
• Travel to the field for on-site technical support when required
• Promote services, equipment and products
• Maintain and foster relationships with key stakeholders and Calfrac customers
• Maintain active member status with respective Professional Associations

KEY ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES:

• A highly energetic, self-starter with the ability to work in a fast paced environment that is deadline driven; more importantly is centered on providing quality information
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to interact effectively and work comfortably with field, branch, head office staff and senior management
• Strong leadership, mentoring and delegation skills
• Comfortable in a time-sensitive, project driven, team based environment
• Ability to challenge assumptions backed by a strong business acumen and strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills with a customer service orientation and an ability to work well with all levels of the organization
• Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities with a high attention to detail
• Able to thrive in a rapidly changing environment
• Team player with the ability to conduct work with utmost confidentiality and professionalism
• Works and inspires others to work at high performance levels
• A working knowledge of fluid system technology
• Demonstrated success with leading the creation of business process and improvement initiatives
• Thorough knowledge of business analysis, change management, and project management, with the ability to identify / define gaps, risks and requirements and produce supporting documentation
• Ability to generate reports with a high attention to detail
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint is essential

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor Degree or Technology Diploma in Engineering
• 2 – 4 years of related experience is required
• Minimum of 2+ years field experience in fracturing required
• Coil experience considered an asset
• A clean 5 year drivers abstract and minimum Class 5 Drivers License

We would like to thank all applicants for applying to this role but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.