I applied through university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Northstar Oilfield Services (Edmonton, AB) in Feb 2017
Interview
Was intervewed by one of the engineers on the design team. Mostly asked me about my design experience and what kind of experience I had in creating technical documents analyzing a part or design. Did not ask any real behavioral or HR questions. Described to me the kinds of things/tasks I might be doing when asked.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
[Shows me drawn picture of two different drillstem designs, each design was under a pressure load from nitrogen gas] Which one do you think is the safest?
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Northstar Oilfield Services in Oct 2013
Interview
The hiring process began with an online application, within a month I was contacted by phone to schedule an in-person interview.
This company has a global operation, operating in many underdeveloped companies doing drill stem tests in oil fields. They are looking for field engineers you have the physical and mental endurance to handle these conditions. For our first two years you will be on a 6-3-3 schedule, 6 weeks abroad (they have longstanding operations in Iraq), 3 weeks in the office and 3 weeks off. After 2 years you can move around to other operations in the company, including design, sales, or logistics.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
After 1-2 years as a field engineer you will have the option of taking on a leadership role in different teams within the company, including:
Field Coordinator
Design Engineer or Manager
Manufacturing Engineer or Manager
Training Manager
Technical Sales Manager
Area Manager
Which team would you choose and why do you think you would be a good fit?
