Staff Production Engineer

4 weeks ago


Calgary, Alberta, Canada Cenovus Energy Inc. Full time
Worker Type: EmployeeGroup: Production Engineering - Christina Lake DepartmentJob Post End Date: 09/08/2024

About this opportunity:

The role of Staff Production Engineer is responsible for the performance of SAGD well pairs at the Christina Lake asset, with a proven history of technology development and implementation. In this role, the candidate will work with their multi-disciplinary pad team to increase production and reserve recovery through producer & injector optimization, while reducing costs. In addition to this core responsibility, the successful candidate will be assigned SME responsibilities where they will represent the function in other interdisciplinary projects and initiatives. The role requires an exceptional ability to be nimble in a fast-paced and demanding environment. An ability to self-prioritize a multitude of responsibilities while balancing short-term core responsibilities with long-term strategic initiatives will be critical to being successful in this role.

What you'll do:

  • Well operation and production optimization of SAGD well pairs, including some of the most productive wells in onshore Canada on a growing asset:
  • Use industry leading technology to optimize producer and injector performance based on live data
  • Pump system and completion selection and design for existing and new wells
  • Collaborate with Completions/Well Servicing, Operations, Process Engineering to identify and execute on value add opportunities
  • Collaborate with other subsurface professionals from Reservoir Engineering and Geology on optimizing pad performance and recovery through operating strategy, pad redevelopment and redrills
  • Gain valuable technical experience through project work & SME opportunities, including water management - source and disposal wells, Redrills & Redevelopment wells and Data Science & Data Visualization

Who you are:

  • 12+ years of Engineering experience in the Oil & Gas Industry is required
  • Experience specific to SAGD Production Engineering responsibilities is preferred
  • Consideration will be given to keen individuals with less than 12 years of experience but have demonstrated aptitude to learn quickly, balance their priorities and be creative at problem solving
  • Specific responsibilities will be paired to the successful candidate's qualifications
  • Working knowledge of SAGD Reservoir operations, completions designs and/or facilities processes would be considered an asset
  • Demonstrated ability to learn new concepts quickly and apply past experiences to current role
  • Ability to interact and work closely in a multi-disciplinary team is required
  • A proven self-starter who is adaptable and tackles ambiguous problems with a pragmatic approach

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 September 7th, 2024.

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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 determining next steps.

Who we are:

We're 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. We're committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.

We've been named a Top Alberta Employer for 2024, a designation recognizing organizations leading their industries in offering exceptional places to work.

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