Field Production Engineer, Operations

Reporting to the Team Lead, Production Engineering, the successful candidate will provide strong technical knowledge of gas production processes from the wells to the gas plants. Candidate should have a strong work ethic, attention to details, and demonstrated safety first mindset. This position will be a field based camp role, on a shift schedule (two week in/two week out rotation).

• Confirms root cause of operational issues, and defines solutions through Management Of Change (MOC) activities
• Support new well startup operations, including assessment of flow rates, sand production and system velocities
• Provides field based engineering support for well optimization plunger lift – managing new installations, on-going monitoring, and training/guidance for Operations staff
• Support Field Operations, Calgary-based Remote Operations Center (ROC) and Production Engineers on opportunity scoping, troubleshooting issues, equipment monitoring, etc.
• Role supports all surface equipment, including well sites, pipelines, compressor stations and gas plants
• Builds technology-driven tools to monitor assets and flag outliers which require further assessment, rather than looking at all assets manually

• Engineering degree, within the Petroleum, Mechanical or Chemical disciplines
• 4 years of experience within the oil and gas industry with exposure to natural gas operations, gas facilities design experience, and/or well optimization and troubleshooting experience
• Engineering fundamentals knowledge – fluid mechanics, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and basic understanding of electrical and controls
• Knowledge of materials science, BCER (or AER) regulations, machine design, piping design, and operational experience would all be assets
• Previous involvement in small projects with ability to redline P&IDs, generate ISOs, line lists, and complete risk assessments/PHAs, design/constructability reviews, and interface with construction and commissioning personnel
• Experience with technology and software related to data analytics, machine learning and python coding would be a strong asset

• Flexible arrangement options including working from home and a compressed work week with Friday afternoons off (office-based roles)
• Dress for your day - a casual yet professional environment
• Ability to contribute to a dynamic organization with large growth ambitions
• Competitive compensation and bonus programs
• Top tier benefit package, including a generous Health Spending Account and Savings Plan
• Making a positive difference in our communities through volunteerism, community support and providing opportunities to those in the areas where we operate
• Annual employee-directed charity donation program
• Support for training and professional development