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Why work for us:

  • - Competitive wages

  • - Single/family benefit package

  • - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is supplied

  • - Opportunity for training and career development

  • - Company events

  • - Employee-focused company

Senior Mechanical Engineer (5-10 Years Experience)

Calgary, Alberta

General Statement of Duties:

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will play a critical role in both R&D initiatives and sustaining engineering projects. Reporting to the R&D Engineering Manager, this position will focus on leading mechanical design efforts for new oilfield equipment, providing technical support for operations, and collaborating with other departments to drive product innovation and improvements. The Senior Engineer is expected to bring seasoned expertise in SolidWorks, FEA, and manufacturing processes, ensuring that designs are production-ready and meet both technical and financial objectives.

Required Skills / Expertise:

Summary of duties (duties may include, but are not limited to the following):

  • Lead the conceptualization and detailed design of new oilfield and hydraulic fracturing and completions equipment, providing expert-level SolidWorks CAD models and 2D drawings, complete with BOMs.

  • Provide timely engineering support to operations by troubleshooting design and manufacturing issues and recommending solutions.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, sales, and operations, to ensure that designs meet all technical, operational, and market requirements.

  • Conduct field and shop tests to validate new designs, working hands-on to evaluate performance and ensure designs meet operational standards.

  • Support R&D efforts by researching new technologies and materials, driving innovation, and improving existing products.

  • Document and manage design changes, ensuring compliance with company document control procedures.

  • Represent engineering in customer meetings when required, providing technical expertise and helping to build strong customer relationships.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks, with extensive experience in 3D modeling and FEA.

  • Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and problem-solving methodologies.

  • Hands-on testing and validation experience, with a practical approach to field and shop testing.

  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.

  • Strong organizational and time management skills, capable of handling multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

  • Thorough understanding of industry materials, manufacturing methods, and industry standards.

 Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

  • 5–10 years of experience in mechanical design, ideally within the oil and gas industry.

  • Eligible for Professional Engineer (P.Eng) registration in Alberta.

  • Extensive experience in the design and development of drilling or hydraulic fracturing and completions equipment is preferred.

If this opportunity excites you and you are looking to advance your career and grow with our company, please submit your resume in confidence at careers@koboldinc.com with the subject line containing the position you are applying for. Only those who have been selected for interviews will be contact, please no phone calls. ews will be contact, please no phone calls. 

Downhole Tool Hands

General Statement of Duties:

We are currently looking for Downhole Tool Hands in Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan to join our our rapidly growing Operations team. This role will be responsible for running downhole frac tools on Coil Tubing, Service Rigs and Drilling Rigs in areas where Kobold and its clients operate. This position will also ensure the quality of the services provided meet company and client expectations, as well as adhere to company policies and procedures. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and energetic individual looking for a career with a fast-growing company.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Providing field services related to Kobold’s downhole completions tooling:

    • Job logistics including transporting and towing tool trailers from job locations.

    • Assembly of tooling and running equipment.

    • Adapt equipment configurations to client’s needs.

    • Operations problem solving.

    • Tooling configuration to client specifications.

  • Follow field operations and safety practices at all times.

  • Provide continuous feedback to the office.

  • Must be able to work long hours and away from home.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suites (Excel, Word and Outlook).

  • High level of professionalism.

  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and communication skills.

  • Understand downhole tool operations.

  • Provide a well maintained, professional looking truck that can legally be used to pull 4,545 kg (10,020 lb) work trailers (proof of insurance is required).

Training and Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years of downhole tool experience.

  • Minimum 5 years of service rig, frac, coil-tubing or wireline experience.

  • Valid WHMIS, H2S Alive, CSO and Emergency First-Aid certificates.

Additional Requirements:

  • Able to lift a minimum of 23 kg (50 lb) on a consistent basis.

  • Clean drivers abstract is required.

If this opportunity excites you and you are looking to advance your career and grow with our company, please submit your resume in confidence at careers@koboldinc.com with the subject line containing the position you are applying for. Only those who have been selected for interviews will be contact, please no phone calls.