Senior Reservoir Engineer

1 month ago


Calgary, Canada Strathcona Resources Ltd Full time

Strathcona Resources Ltd. (“Strathcona”) is a Calgary, Alberta based oil and gas production and development company focused on maximizing oil and gas recovery from its low decline, high free cash flow oil and gas resource base. Strathcona's operations, infrastructure and land position are focused in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan.

Strathcona is always looking for people focused on growth, both personal and professional. Those who love a challenge and get excited at the prospect of collaborating with talented people to continuously improve and innovate on tasks both large and small.

We are actively seeking an experienced Senior Reservoir Engineer to join our team in Calgary. Reporting to the Team Lead, Reservoir - Cold Lake Thermal, the successful candidate will work as part of a technical, multidisciplinary team and will play a key role in the subsurface reservoir engineering, well planning and well forecasting, and operating strategies for the company’s undeveloped thermal assets. The candidate will be accountable for all aspects of reservoir engineering to ensure the asset is exploited and developed in the most optimal manner and will focus on optimizing the company’s resource through the evaluation of future SAGD well pair plans.

Responsibilities:

Support development of Strathcona’s in-situ undeveloped bitumen assets

Lead activities evaluating field development strategies, reservoir management plans, propose strategies and opportunities to sustain and improve reservoir performance

Utilize analogues, analytical, and simulation techniques to generate medium and long-term production forecasts for wells, pads, and assets

Support any regulatory applications or filings as needed

Ensure best practices and accurate representation of subsurface data and inputs associated to thermal reservoir modelling are followed including suitable incorporation of geological models

Responsible for developing and implementing reservoir operating strategies; propose and evaluate steam and NCGI allocation strategies for production optimization, pressure management, monitor KPIs, and interface with subsurface team to maximize asset value

Identify and support well completion strategies and designs (steam splitters, tubing cuts, FCDs, artificial lift, etc.)

Support well start-up, ramp down, and late-life well strategies

Communicate effectively with key stakeholders and establish relationships with Production, Operations, Geosciences and Development teams

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering or relevant field

10 years of related industry experience directly involved with reservoir engineering aspects of thermal projects, preferably SAGD

Goal-oriented and capable of meeting aggressive deadlines in a collaborative environment

A track record of creativity and innovation in generating and implementing reservoir engineering solutions, especially in a thermal environment

Must have a passion and drive to take ownership of projects from start to finish

Excellent analytical, integration and project management capabilities

Demonstrated experience in SAGD surveillance, field development planning and forecasting

Demonstrated experience in greenfield SAGD development and start-up

In depth familiarity with thermal reservoir simulation (CMG Suite)

Experience with PVT and Solvent SAGD, and special core analysis

Familiarity with Python coding skills

Strong communication, interpersonal, teamwork, and problem-solving skills

Must possess strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, Power-point etc.)

Must be registered as a Professional Engineer, or eligible for membership with APEGA

Must be legally authorized to work full-time in Canada without restrictions

Great things aren’t done by one person, they’re done by a team.

Strathcona is committed to developing a high-performance culture through collaboration, trust, and agility. We value our work, our communities, and our commitments – but most of all, we value the team of people who make what we do possible.

Apply to Strathcona

If you have what it takes to be a great Strathcona team member, we want to hear from you. We appreciate all interest in this opportunity but only those selected to advance through the process will be contacted.



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