Closure Technician

Strathcona Resources Ltd

$70K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in oil & gas with specific focus on closure and decommissioning programs.
  • Proficient in software applications including Wellview, Siteview, Smartsheet, Execute, Abadata, and MS Office.
  • Familiarity with GIS and mapping software is preferred.
  • Demonstrated understanding of regulatory requirements in Western Canada, particularly application preparation and reporting.
  • Knowledge in environmental management practices is an asset.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate planning for well abandonments, decommissioning, and reclamation projects.
  • Manage the inactive well inventory program and process for closure candidates.
  • Collaborate with land brokers for necessary third-party agreements.
  • Conduct reviews of well files for decision-making and regulatory strategy.
  • Oversee financial accountability by developing and reviewing AFEs for closure programs.
  • Maintain accurate project tracking in corporate systems like WellView and SiteView.
  • Prepare and submit regulatory applications ensuring compliance across multiple provinces.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment focusing on integrity and commitment.
  • Engagement with various stakeholders, enhancing networking opportunities in the industry.
  • Involvement in meaningful projects contributing to environmental sustainability and compliance.
  • Potential for continuous improvement initiatives that enhance professional development.
  • Access to a supportive workplace culture that values teamwork and community spirit.
Full Job Description
We are currently seeking a Closure Technician to join our team in Calgary. Reporting to the Team Lead, Closure, the Closure Technician is responsible for leading and supporting the planning, coordination, execution, and regulatory reporting of closure related programs. This role acts as a central coordination point between operations, the business units, surface land, environmental, regulatory bodies, and third-party service providers, ensuring efficient delivery of well abandonments, decommissioning, and site closure activities.

Responsibilities:
  • Support the planning and execution of well abandonments, decommissioning, and reclamation projects, ensuring alignment across scheduling, vendors, and operational priorities
  • Manage the corporate inactive well inventory program to identify closure candidates and support inspection, suspension, and compliance program optimization
  • Collaborate with land brokers and stakeholders to facilitate acquisition of third-party agreements required to progress closure activities
  • Conduct well file reviews to inform program design, regulatory strategy, and execution plans
  • Develop and review AFEs to ensuring cost control, budget alignment, and financial accountability across closure programs
  • Manage and validate WellView, SiteView, and corporate systems (StackDx, ClearOps, SiteScan), ensuring accurate project tracking and reporting
  • Maintain high quality, audit-ready documentation to support regulatory compliance and internal reporting requirements
  • Provide field support during operations, enabling effective decision-making and issue resolution
  • Manage the preparation and submission of regulatory applications and oversee the timely, accurate completion of end-of-well reporting across Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan
  • Manage compliance with all applicable regulations, legislation, and HSE standards, proactively mitigating risk
  • Identify operational gaps and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, consistency, and program performance
  • Ensure accuracy of Asset Retirement Obligation data based on program planning


Requirements:
  • Experience in oil & gas with direct exposure to closure, abandonment, decommissioning, reclamation, or asset retirement obligations.
  • Excellent computer skills, experience with Wellview, Siteview, Smartsheet, Execute, Abadata, MS Office and the ability to adapt to new software
  • Familiarity with mapping and GIS software
  • Demonstrated experience working with regulatory requirements in Western Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, and/or Saskatchewan), including application preparation and reporting
  • Understanding of environmental management theories, methodologies, and industry practices would be an asset


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

We believe meaningful results come from people with unwavering commitment to integrity, energy, and intelligence - how we show up matters just as much as what we deliver. 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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