Geologist, Conventional

1 week ago

Calgary AB TP G, Canada Whitecap Resources Full time

Whitecap Resources Inc. is a leading Canadian energy company committed to delivering reliable returns to shareholders through the responsible development of oil and natural gas assets in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. With a strong track record of profitable growth and a sustainable dividend, Whitecap delivers long-term value to investors, supported by investment-grade financial strength.

Since September 2009, Whitecap has experienced remarkable growth, increasing production from 850 boe/d to over 365,000 boe/d. We have unconventional and conventional assets exclusively focused in Western Canada and the asset base includes the Weyburn EOR Project. As a majority owner and operator of the Weyburn EOR Project, annually we safely sequester approximately 1.5 million tonnes of CO 2 making it a unique project within our portfolio. We currently employ 1,200 people, including our valued contract staff.

At Whitecap, our corporate culture is entrepreneurial. We strive to create a culture of purpose and integrity where initiative and innovation are encouraged and valued. Our corporate philosophy allows us to develop skills, collaborate alongside our teammates, and ultimately have a fulfilling career.

Position Overview:

Whitecap Resources Inc. is currently looking for an intermediate to senior Geologist to join a dynamic multi-disciplinary technical team. The position involves working with a fast-paced team of geology, geophysics, engineering, land and operations personnel, and reports to the regional Geology Manager. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of conventional development, enhanced oil recovery and reservoir evaluation techniques ; e xperience in Alberta deep basin reservoirs is considered desirable.

Key Job Accountabilities:

  • Work as an area geologist with a multi-disciplinary team focusing on characterizing, identifying and high-grading development and growth opportunities
  • Responsible for regional and detailed geological mapping to select future drilling locations and estimate reserves
  • Accountable for success of geological operations including planning horizontal drilling programs, and executing geosteering of horizontal wells during 24/7 operations
  • Responsible for managing area location inventory, building annual budget programs, and producing professional presentation material with the team for management purposes
  • Proactively work with team to consolidate core areas through landsales, swaps and acquisitions
  • Monitor industry activity and new technical advancements

Primary Qualifications and Skills:

  • BSc. or higher degree in Geology and Professional Geologist designation accredited with APEGA or another professional governing association and eligible for registration with APEGA
  • Minimum of 10 years experience with preference given to development experience in Alberta conventional plays and hands-on practical horizontal drill planning and execution
  • Experience with stratigraphy, reservoir mapping, reservoir analysis and characterization, and reserves determination
  • Aptitude and willingness to learn new software e.g. Petrel, Starsteer, Tableau
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excels in an integrated multidisciplinary team environment
  • Applies sound business strategies and appropriate risk assessment

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