Thermal Production Engineer

Strathcona Resources Ltd

$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Engineering degree with 3-5 years in SAGD process
  • Field experience in thermal operations preferred
  • Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Strong time management and self-motivation
  • Knowledge of PI systems and Tableau for analytics
  • Experience with ESPs and rod pump systems
  • Understanding of heavy oil treating, steam generation, and water treatment equipment

Responsibilities

  • Optimize SAGD production and injection via well surveillance
  • Troubleshoot well performance issues with field operations staff
  • Make production optimization decisions with multidisciplinary teams
  • Develop workover programs and ESP designs for upgrades
  • Track and manage downhole pump performance
  • Support execution of development and well pair start-ups
  • Design and execute value-adding workovers

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on innovative SAGD asset in Calgary
  • Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team
  • Emphasis on team-based success and integrity
  • Chance to influence production efficiency and reservoir performance
  • Potential for professional growth in a supportive environment
Full Job Description
We are actively seeking a Thermal Production Engineer to join our team in Calgary and to support our Lindbergh SAGD asset. Reporting to the Production Engineering Lead, the Production Engineer will work closely with field operations staff and the asset team to optimize the production volumes, surface pad operation, reservoir efficiency, equipment reliability, and operating costs. The successful candidate will also be involved in planning and executing base and development capital projects.

Responsibilities:
  • Optimize SAGD production and injection through well surveillance and target setting
  • Work closely with field operations staff to trouble shoot well performance issues
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to make effective production optimization decisions
  • Develop well workover programs and ESP designs for pump replacements or upgrades
  • Manage downhole pump performance tracking and reliability
  • Support development execution and well pair start ups
  • Identify, design, and execute value adding workovers
  • Monitor well pair data quality to ensure accurate instrumentation and testing data is collected
  • Maintain a strong understanding of developing technology in SAGD wellbore design
  • Support subsurface requirements for observation well instrumentation


Qualifications:
  • An Engineering degree and at least 3-5 years of experience in SAGD recovery process
  • Field experience in a thermal operation would be considered a strong asset
  • A proven ability to work independently and possess excellent interpersonal and team skills
  • Strong work ethic, self-motivated, and effective time management skills
  • Strong knowledge of advanced analytical tools such as PI systems and Tableau
  • Experience with ESPs and rod pump artificial lift systems
  • Working knowledge of heavy oil treating, steam generation and water treatment process and equipment
  • Experience with the design, completion and operation of SAGD wells and related pad surface facilities
  • Experience with wellbore simulation software
  • Familiarity with P&ID's, PFD's, and other process related documentation
  • The position is based in Calgary, but occasional travel to the field is expected
  • Member of APEGA or eligible to become a registered professional member


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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