Lead Sustaining Engineer

Summary:

FET Variperm is a class leading service and supply company specializing in sand control engineering completion and work-over tools and cased hole fishing services. Our very name derives from the concept of Variable Permeability the ability to change permeability to control results. And thats what we do: our customized sand control solutions allow us to respond quickly to the ever-changing variability of our customers vertical and horizontal well operations.

The Lead Sustaining Engineer provides technical expertise to drive continuous improvement optimization and long-term support of FET Variperms downhole tool portfolio. This role acts as the key technical link between engineering and manufacturing and supports throughout the product lifecycle. They are responsible for maintaining engineering drawings and documentation improving systems and processes and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to safeguard product integrity and manufacturing scalability.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop maintain and improve engineering templates documentation standards and drawing practices to ensure consistent technical output.
• Serve as the technical authority for engineering drawings documentation and configuration management systems.
• Manage engineering systems and document control through Enterprise PDM.
• Update and maintain commercial datasheets manufacturing drawings and engineering documentation.
• Oversee engineering systems workflows and data structures to support team efficiency and compliance.
• Support engineering change orders and ensure proper documentation review and communication.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to safeguard product integrity quality and manufacturing scalability.
• Perform additional engineering and technical duties as required.

Skills/Knowledge

• Curious adaptable and motivated to develop expertise in downhole tool design and applications.
• Strong computer skills including experience with SolidWorks Enterprise PDM ANSYS Mathcad Microsoft Office and data acquisition software
• Detail-oriented with strong ownership of documentation configuration management and data accuracy.
• Strong organizational planning and problem-solving skills with a practical hands-on approach.
• Knowledge of quality programs such as ISO 9001:2015 and API.
• Advanced knowledge of materials and material selection principles.
• Comprehensive understanding of field operations and equipment.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and capabilities including machining and welding.

Education

• Mechanical Engineering Technologist C.E.T. an asset or a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (.) designation in good standing with APEGA is preferred.

Experience

• 10 years of experience in design and sustaining engineering; previous people management experience is preferred.
• Oil and gas experience with knowledge in downhole tool design.
• Shop environment experience with hands-on support of FAT testing tooling and production equipment.

About FET

FET (Forum Energy Technologies Inc.) is a global company serving the crude oil natural gas and renewable energy industries. FET is headquartered in Houston TX with quality manufacturing efficient distribution and service facilities conveniently located to support the major energy-producing regions of the world. Forums products and services range from the underwater reservoir to the refinery from the sea floor to the above ground transportation line. We pride ourselves on giving you a comprehensive offering of solutions to maximize your operations and improve your bottom line. Our customers are our partners and we work with them to solve their ever-changing challenges.

FET is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FET does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected under federal state or local law. All employment decisions and practices at FET are subject to the foregoing non-discrimination provisions and are based solely on merit competence performance and business needs at the time.

As part of our hiring process we may use technology including AI-enabled tools to help review and assess applications based on job-related criteria. All hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers.

Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Department / Functional Area: Engineering
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1