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Job Description
Field Engineer Trainee at SLB
SLB is seeking a mechanically inclined and detail-oriented Field Engineer Trainee to support Measurement While Drilling (MWD) services at rig sites. This role involves close collaboration with operations, engineers, and support teams, as well as direct client interaction to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality service delivery.
Training and Development
You will participate in a structured training program designed to build technical competency and operational readiness. The expectation is to learn quickly, assume increasing responsibility, and contribute meaningfully as your experience grows. This field-focused position is ideal for an early-career engineer looking for real-world exposure and a path toward future leadership within SLB.
About SLB
Join one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive groups of industry experts. SLB is a global technology company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet, creating groundbreaking technology that unlocks access to energy while reducing environmental impact. Visit slb.com for more information.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Perform field operations at rig sites, supporting well measurement services and ensuring safe, efficient performance.
- Operate field equipment according to SLB standards, procedures, and service quality requirements.
- Monitor wellsite operations in real-time for accurate data delivery and reliable service execution.
- Support job planning, execution, and operational reporting for field activities.
- Collaborate with engineers and operations teams on onsite activities and job risk analysis.
- Prepare wellsite reports, service quality documentation, and post-job debriefings.
- Interact directly with customers at the wellsite, building relationships through effective communication and support.
- Actively participate in HSE, Quality, and continuous improvement initiatives with the field crew.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, petroleum engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline (graduated within the last three years).
- Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in hands-on field work in drilling environments.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to legally work and reside in Canada without company sponsorship.
Commitment to Diversity
Schlumberger Canada Limited is committed to workplace diversity and employment equity, supporting initiatives for local workforces and Indigenous Persons.
Key skills/competency
- Field Operations
- MWD Services
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Engineering Degree
- Rig Site Operations
- Customer Interaction
- Teamwork
- Problem-Solving
- HSE Compliance
- Technical Reporting
How to Get Hired at SLB
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your mechanical aptitude, engineering degree, and any relevant field or hands-on experience for the Field Engineer Trainee role at SLB.
- Showcase technical skills: Emphasize your proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and any experience with drilling environments or equipment operation.
- Demonstrate soft skills: Clearly articulate your communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities in your application and during interviews.
- Prepare for field scenarios: Be ready to discuss your adaptability, willingness to work in dynamic environments, and your understanding of safety protocols.
- Research SLB's mission: Understand SLB's commitment to energy innovation and sustainability to align your responses with their values.
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