who we are
Benchmark Engineering Inc. prides itself on its relatable, home-grown approach to every aspect of its Engineering, Project Management, and Field Supervision ventures.
Based out of Calgary since 2004, Benchmark has continuously built industry relationships while maintaining a grounded small-town perspective.
By providing quality services and personnel for construction, drilling and completions operations while meeting industry safety and regulatory requirements, Benchmark strives to move into the future capitalizing on its strongest attribute – outstanding service.
01. experienced
With over 150 years of combined industry experience, the Engineering teams at Benchmark offer Worldwide technical support in all aspects of Downhole Operations and Project Management.
02. technical
Being exposed to all aspects of the industry, Benchmark has gained tremendous knowledge in the Global Energy Sector. Continually delivering projects to their clients in a safe, efficient and cost effect manner.
03. innovative
Benchmark doesn’t believe in a one size fits all solution. Thinking outside the box and delivering new technology to the client is critical.
a team of professionals
Benchmark Leadership
wade johnston
President, Director
Wade is the founder and current majority owner of Benchmark Engineering which was established in 2004. Earlier in his career, Wade worked on drilling rigs throughout Western Canada and the Gulf of Mexico. He finished at Marathon Canada as a Drilling and Completions Engineer before starting Benchmark. Since then, Wade’s extensive background in drilling and completions has been offering Clients a complete and diversified service.
Contact: wade@benchmarkeng.ca
nels eckland
Vice President, Director
Nels joined Benchmark in December 2007 and has over 20 years of direct managerial experience, most of which was in the Hockey Industry. He is co-owner of Benchmark and responsible for Managing Wellsite and In-house Consultants while maintaining client relations and managing Business Development.
Contact: nels@benchmarkeng.ca
adel henniche
General Manager E&P, Benchmark Energy International
Adel joined Benchmark in 2018 and has 25 years of upstream exploration and production, midstream infrastructure, and integrated energy companies’ day to day management, developing and growing conventional and nonconventional oil and gas, onshore and offshore internationally.
Adel ensures quality upstream planning and execution, world class HSE, reserves and production growth that maximizes shareholders value. Adel brings the vision, strategic decision making, insightful leadership and transparency, a high-performance culture, the safe and high value delivery of all company international upstream programs.
Adel is a trilingual team builder with a demonstrable upstream oil and gas value creation track record established across the Americas, SE Asia, North and West Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.
Contact: adel@benchmarkeng.ca
steve katulka
COO, Benchmark Energy International
Steve joined Benchmark Energy International in 2020 and has over 40 years of experience covering the entire upstream oilfield services scope across the Americas, North Africa, and Europe, handling onshore and offshore Exploration and Production activities.
Steve co-leads a large, highly capable team of international E&P professional, he works jointly with technology partners, and with our international clients helping them create real value in a fit-for-purpose manner. He provides strategic management of the operations delivery and execution, technology, supporting functions and facility management. He is also responsible of optimization of customer satisfaction/loyalty through improved operations.
Steve brings a wealth of international experience with implementation of productivity/quality metrics and of incentive programs designed to minimize costs and enhance efficiency. He leads the effective planning and layout of workflow, equipment, and operational procedures. He Oversees and direct HR in recruiting, hiring, coaching, developing and retaining contract staff.
Steve is responsible of contract negotiation, budget planning, OHS, regulatory compliance, improvement of quality by researching best practices and identifying new/needed skills, processes, or methods while maintaining international client relations and directing the international Business Development team.
Contact: skatulka@bmenergyinternational.com
Services
What We Can Do For You
At Benchmark we aim to provide personable service and exceed client expectations by staying true to our small-town roots.
We have provided Wellsite Supervision, Engineering support, and Project Management Services both domestically and internationally since 2003, building our company and reputation along the way.
By planning logistically before beginning a project, we ensure the most cost effective, safe, and timely results possible while keeping client and vendor relationships in mind.
drilling and completions
Engineering, regulatory, program design and project management.
mining operations
Well outfitting, exploration drilling, slickline and brine circulation wells.
supervision
On-site consultant Supervision for all aspects of the energy sector.
Get In Touch
Calgary ab, t2r 0c5
403 266 5757
info@benchmarkeng.ca