Precision Drilling Corporation has two positions open for Field Automation Engineers, one in Nisku, Alberta and one in Houston, Texas. Here are links to the two jobs. The educational requirements in the job posting says EE or equivalent, meaning the company is considering all facets including Electrical, Mechanical, Petroleum and Chemical Engineering. They are looking for applicants who have a passion for control systems and who are eager to learn the other skills of the job. Most of the participants in the Drillbotics competition have been exposed to many of the areas needed. If you are interested, please contact Precision directly.
On a personal note, I started my career with a drilling contractor. I always thought that I received a great training opportunity that has served me well. The field experience gave me a view of the practical aspects of design and deployment, and the multifaceted tasks gave me a broader understanding of rig equipment and rig operations.
