Lead Sustaining Engineer
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About the Role
FET Variperm is seeking a Lead Sustaining Engineer to provide technical expertise for continuous improvement and support of downhole tool portfolio. The role involves maintaining engineering drawings, managing documentation systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
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Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and improve engineering templates, documentation standards, and drawing practices
- Serve as technical authority for engineering drawings, documentation, and configuration management systems
- Manage engineering systems and document control through Enterprise PDM
- Update and maintain commercial datasheets, manufacturing drawings, and engineering documentation
- Oversee engineering systems, workflows, and data structures to support team efficiency and compliance
- Support engineering change orders and ensure proper documentation, review, and communication
- Collaborate closely with cross functional teams to safeguard product integrity, quality, and manufacturing scalability
- Perform additional engineering and technical duties as required
Requirements
- Mechanical Engineering Technologist, C.E.T. an asset, or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in good standing with APEGA is preferred
- 10+ years of experience in design and sustaining engineering
- Oil and gas experience with knowledge in downhole tool design
- Shop environment experience with hands on support of FAT testing, tooling, and production equipment
- Strong computer skills including SolidWorks, Enterprise PDM, ANSYS, Mathcad, Microsoft Office
- Detail oriented with strong ownership of documentation and configuration management
- Knowledge of quality programs such as ISO 9001:2015 and API
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Summary
- FET Variperm specializes in sand control engineering, completion tools, and fishing services.
- The Lead Sustaining Engineer provides technical expertise for continuous improvement and support of downhole tool portfolio.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and improve engineering templates and documentation standards.
- Serve as technical authority for engineering drawings and configuration management.
- Manage engineering systems and document control through Enterprise PDM.
- Update and maintain commercial datasheets and manufacturing drawings.
- Oversee engineering systems, workflows, and data structures.
- Support engineering change orders.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to safeguard product integrity.
- Perform additional engineering duties as required.
Skills/Knowledge
- Curious, adaptable, motivated to develop expertise in downhole tool design.
- Strong computer skills: SolidWorks, Enterprise PDM, ANSYS, Mathcad, Microsoft Office.
- Detail oriented with strong documentation and configuration management.
- Strong organizational, planning, and problem solving skills.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and API.
- Advanced knowledge of materials and material selection.
- Comprehensive understanding of field operations and equipment.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining and welding.
Education
- Mechanical Engineering Technologist, C.E.T. an asset, or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in good standing with APEGA is preferred.
Experience
- 10+ years of experience in design and sustaining engineering; previous people management preferred.
- Oil and gas experience with knowledge in downhole tool design.
- Shop environment experience with hands on support of FAT testing, tooling, and production equipment.
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