Well Planner (Junior and Intermediate)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 30, 2026. Altitude EP scores B on the Alion truth index.
Altitude is seeking Junior and Intermediate Well Planners to join our Well Planning team in Calgary, Alberta. Well Planners are responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and high-quality well planning services in accordance with customer requirements, Altitude procedures, industry standards, and applicable regulations. This role combines engineering, technical support, customer service, sales support, and supervisory responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Plan a wide range of projects involving directional drilling applications while following customer instructions, Altitude procedures, and industry standards within established timelines.
Apply knowledge of well planning, anti-collision practices, ellipses of uncertainty, coordinate systems, geometry, and related engineering principles.
Work independently on most types of wells and well plans.
Compile, print, and record post-well reports for clients following project completion.
Meet customer expectations for quality, engineering standards, reporting, and delivery timelines while promoting customer satisfaction.
Act as a technical resource to customers, sales teams, and operations throughout the drilling project, including participation in meetings and daily operations.
Provide daily drilling updates to clients, seven days a week.
Share technical knowledge with team members and coworkers through formal and informal training, meetings, and collaboration.
Mentor junior Well Planners and support their training and development.
Maintain a strong understanding of Altitude equipment and software, well-planning BHA components, drilling fluids, hydraulics, torque and drag, BHA analysis, doglegs, and applicable government regulations.
Complete administrative duties, including holiday coordination, on-call scheduling, expense reporting, and employee-satisfaction activities.
Participate in after-hours on-call duties on a rotational basis; availability for 24/7/365 support is required.
Follow Altitude corporate policies and procedures at all times.
Promote and apply the established Quality Management System within the scope of the role.
Promote environmental awareness and the conservation of natural resources, including the proper classification and disposal of solid and hazardous waste.
Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, applied science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Jr Well Planner - 1-2 years well planning experience
Intermediate Well Planner - 3-5 years well planning experience
At least two years of directly related oilfield experience, supported by a broad range of engineering experience.
Moderate experience in the drilling industry, with a general knowledge of competitive products and services.
Experience using Compass is considered an asset.
Excellent computer skills and the ability to learn and use technical software and equipment.
Knowledge of basic drilling processes and procedures.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interpret and explain plans and reports to clients.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
Strong command of written and spoken English.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with customers, colleagues, sales teams, and operations personnel.
Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurate work within established deadlines.