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Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Precision Drilling is launching its 2026 Internship Program, seeking a Drilling Optimization Machine Learning Developer Intern. The role involves supporting drilling performance initiatives through data analysis and engineering principles to enhance operational efficiency.

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Responsibilities

Gain hands-on experience to better understand and address the challenges in drilling operations
Contribute to the design of solutions that automate powerful predictive models and tasks
Harness existing data infrastructure, pipelines, and tools to gather and analyze drilling performance data, uncover trends, and help create unique identifiers while incorporating explainability
Collaborate within a dynamic multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment
Communicate both technical and non-technical issues clearly, in both verbal and written English
Create reports and presentations, and keep relevant technical documentation organized and up to date

Qualification

Required

Current post-secondary student working towards your Masters degree in Engineering from an accredited Canadian University
Applicants must be available for a non-negotiable start date of Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Applicants must be 18 years or older
Applicants must have housing accommodations or transportation in the Calgary area, as Precision does not provide internship housing
By May 4, 2026, applicants must have completed at least their first year of study in a post-secondary program/Technical Institute
Shows a strong passion for optimization and the development of technical solutions, particularly in addressing challenges within the drilling industry
Exhibits a willingness to learn and collaborate with others, supported by a strong analytical mindset and a talent for problem-solving
Highly motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple tasks and subprojects effectively
Inspires personal and professional growth in themselves and others, fostering an environment that encourages creativity and innovation
Pursuing a bachelor's or master's Degree in Engineering with eligibility to work in Canada
Communicate both technical and non-technical issues clearly, in both verbal and written English
Create reports and presentations, and keep relevant technical documentation organized and up to date

Preferred

Previous drilling operations or engineering internships, work experience, or extracurricular roles are an asset
Preferred experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Spotfire, Tableau, and/or Grafana

Benefits

A work environment where you can expect to enjoy a work-life balance that promotes personal health and well-being
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests
Networking and employee engagement events
Career development seminars
Precision offers afternoons off before a long weekend

Precision is a leading provider of safe and High Performance, High-Value services to the oil and gas industry.

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