USS - Ensign Drilling Solutions 2025 Internship Program!

Ensign Energy 2025 Internship Program! Drilling Solutions Group If you are a current university student (Juniors, Seniors, and Master’s degree-level candidates) in an  Engineering major (Petroleum, Energy, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, etc.), and would like to gain real-world experience working on business-impactful projects during your summer break, then Ensign Drilling is a company we encourage you to consider. Spending your summer working for Ensign Drilling means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a strategic player in the company’s future. When you come to work at Ensign you will be seen and treated as a consummate professional, as a Team Player where your points of view matter and are listened to, and not as just another student. We recognize that the success of our company is deeply rooted in the success of our people, that is why when you join our team you will closely work and collaborate with everyone across the organization, including the leadership.              We strive to give our interns a meaningful and fulfilling experience; when you spend a summer with us you can count on: Career development by solving real-life projects and challenges Networking and meeting professionals with vast experience in a variety of fields of expertise Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests A work environment where you can expect to enjoy a work-life balance that promotes personal health and well-being How to Apply Applicants MUST submit a resume (PDF format) detailing their interest in working at Ensign Drilling. *Failure to submit a resume will result in automatic disqualification. The application period will close by Monday, March 31, 2025. The following restrictions apply to all candidates: Must be 18 years or older. Applicants must be available for a non-negotiable start date by Monday, June 2, 2025. Must have housing accommodations or transportation in the Houston area, as Ensign does not provide internship housing. Applicants must have completed at least their sophomore year of study by the start of the Internship 2025. Expected responsibilities but not limited to: Develop a method to automatically and continuously tune a PID controller based on downhole feedback applied to a rig’s AutoDriller™ system.  The opportunity may be available to test logic on either a functional drilling rig or a simulator. Validate outputs from Machine Learning initiatives by comparing results to actual datasets (PID Loops) Make recommendations for areas in which models can be improved and which changes may be needed. Clearly document all work, with an emphasis on standardizing processes and workflows for others. Compile and validate data from real-time alerts.  Organize and document feedback from the Drilling Rigs and make recommendations for improving logic that automatically detects various downhole conditions on all operating drilling rigs.  Optimizing input of Well Plans with the right parameters into Ensign's AutoDriller™ and other Technology Products for optimized well delivery for our clients.  The role AutoDriller™ (PID controller) plays in on-bottom drilling operations and how to utilize them for maximizing performance and reducing downtime. Create Reports based upon Drilling profiles and other Performance KPIs from rig data analytics plus finding areas of further performance improvement  Develop user interface for Drillers to help with trouble shooting Prepare and deliver a final presentation upon successful completion of your projects. Implement new AI solutions to Drilling Rigs globally. Knowledge & Skills Demonstrates a strong analytical mindset with an aptitude for forward-thinking and problem-solving Motivated, collaborative, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks & sub-projects Shows solid interpersonal skills Proficient in Microsoft Power BI and/or Python for exploratory data analysis and data visualization Additional ‘stretch assignments’ are possible for candidates familiar with Java, C and C Ability to read programming and functional programming to and write data files based on user input and output If the project is successful, we will present the intern with an opportunity to write a technical paper on their project and present at an IADC/SPE/AADE conference  Experience Previous experience with Data Analytics, Process Automation, Control Systems, or Drilling Rig experience is considered an asset. Apply Online: https://can242.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/ensignenergy/Posting/View/566