Senior Operations Engineer
Senior Operations Engineer
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Job Description
About this opportunity:
The Conventional Operations Team is looking to fill one Calgarybased Senior Operations Engineering roles for the conventional business. Reporting to the Sr. Manager Conventional Operations Engineering this highly dynamic role has primary accountability for key aspects of the P&L is responsible for the development and implementation of the base asset strategy for value maximization and is responsible for all aspects of Operations Engineering troubleshooting and technical support through the well production and field facilities disciplines to achieve a safe compliant and efficient operation.
What youll do:
Promote safety as a core value in all job functions. Champion a focus on Process Safety in design and operation acting as a key stakeholder and collaborator in PSE responses
Primary accountability for all key aspects of the P&L for the geographic area of responsibility including production operating costs and operations capital. Collaborate closely with the area Foreman to drive optimized business and safety performance and achieve business plan objectives and targets
Responsible for all aspects of production engineering including well performance and decline mitigation artificial lift design and optimization and intervention programs
Act as a key contributor to full field development planning and new well tiein and onstream planning
Provide technical infrastructure engineering support to operations including field optimization compressor evaluations and understanding applicable codes & standards (e.g. ASME B31.1 ASME B31.3 CSA Z662 API)
Primary contact for managing daytoday plant activities. As workload dictates provide clear communication and transfer of duties to the area Operations or Facilities Engineer
Shared responsibility for shutdown scoping planning and execution with Field Leadership
Foster a collaborative environment with field personnel to develop and implement engineered solutions to maintenance and operational issues
Accountable for project technical scoping design cost estimating and economic analysis for the facilities under their responsibility. Prepare and present project justification material to an integrated team to ensure alignment with corporate initiatives and budgets
Engage key stakeholders and collaborators (including Finance JI Field Operations PRA and Marketing) to review monthly plant business performance challenge anomalies and identify and implement opportunities to optimize area value
Provide mentorship in areas of expertise to other staff. Leverage peer knowledge to bolster understanding in areas of less experience. Encourage a culture of knowledge sharing and open communication across Deep Basin Production Operations
Promote and evaluate the implementation of new technologies
Who you are:
Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:
Legally authorized to work in Canada
Professional Engineer sanctioned by APEGA with ability to authenticate mechanical engineering deliverables
Eight or more years of relevant operations facility and production engineering experience. Less experienced engineers will be considered for the role at the appropriate level
Knowledge and application of frequently used codes (ASME B31.3 CSA Z662 etc.)
Working knowledge of upstream oil and gas industry and facility design
Strong communication skills with an ability to influence multidisciplinary teams including Field Operations Maintenance Regulatory Finance Commercial Marketing and external companies
Must be able to multitask effectively and manage competing deadlines
Strong operations troubleshooting skills with an ability to make timely and consistent decisions on a broad variety of topics
We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.
Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT May 27th 2025.
Internal candidates that are currently in a lower grade will be assessed based on their sustained job performance how they demonstrate the expected organizational competency behaviors and values and in discussions with their current leader prior to resolving next steps.
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Who we are:
Were an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region and upgrading refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. Were committed to maximizing value by sustainably developing our assets in a safe innovative and costefficient manner integrating environmental social and governance considerations into our business plans.
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The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
