Conventional Production Engineer

Canadian Energy Insight Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Stock options

Relocation assistance

Health, Dental and Vision benefits

Wellness Spending Account

Volunteer opportunities

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Online learning platforms

Paid vacation and time off

Job summary

Canadian Natural Resources Limited in Calgary, Alberta is seeking a Production Engineer to maximize profitability by optimizing production, operating costs and capital efficiency. The role requires joining a team and traveling to the field, with a 5 x 2, 8-hour shift schedule and safety-sensitive responsibilities.

You will collaborate with asset teams, provide scoping for facilities and pipelines, and evaluate completion/workover candidates to boost production while ensuring projects stay within

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required or equivalent.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with APEGA as an EIT or P. Eng.
• 2–15 years of oil & gas experience; Western Canada assets preferred.
• Strong knowledge of completions, workovers, facilities and pipelines.
• Familiarity with surface and downhole production operations and artificial lift.

Responsibilities

• Set, monitor and meet production targets within operating budgets.
• Advance development by scoping and design for facilities, pipelines and upgrades.
• Evaluate completion/workover candidates to maximize oil & gas production.
• Provide cost estimates for AFEs and approve related invoices.
• Liaise with Production Accounting, Financial Accounting, Marketing, Joint Ventures and Commercial Operations as required.
• Encourage safety awareness to prevent accidents within operations.

Skills

Completions & workovers

Production facilities & pipelines

Surface & downhole production ops

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

APEGA EIT or P. Eng. eligibility

Job description

The Opportunity

Canadian Natural Resources Limited

At Canadian Natural, we are proud to be a leader in Canada’s energy industry. Join us and help drive innovation and long-term value through integrity, teamwork, and a passion for doing things right.

Make your mark while you grow your career! Are you a highly motivated self-starter with a demonstrated track record of executing high-quality work? If so, Canadian Natural has an amazing team waiting for you. As a Production Engineer, you will work with members of your team to maximize the profitability of an area by optimizing production, operating cost and capital efficiency.

Job location: Calgary, Alberta

Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts

Safety sensitive position: Yes

Please note this position requires regular travel to the field.

Key Accountabilities

• Work with asset team members (Exploitation, Exploration, Land and Field Operations) to set, monitor and meet production targets while optimizing production and maximizing value within operating budgets
• Advance Canadian Natural’s development and exploration projects by providing preliminary scoping and design for proposed facilities, pipeline construction and upgrades and by working with Field Operations and Facilities teams to finalize these designs
• Research, evaluate and recommend completion/work over candidates to maximize the company’s oil and natural gas production
• Provide cost estimates for and approve AFEs and mail ballots for wells and facilities, and check and approve related invoices
• Liaise with Production Accounting, Financial Accounting, Marketing, Joint Ventures and Commercial Operations as required
• Encourage safety awareness to prevent accidents within operations

What You Bring To The Role

• 2-15 years of industry experience with preference given to candidates who have experience supporting Western Canadian oil and gas assets
• Engineering Degree or equivalent
• Registration or eligibility for registration with APEGA as an EIT or P. Eng.
• Strong knowledge of completions, workovers and production facilities & pipelines
• Familiarity with and understanding of: surface and down hole production operations (oil and natural gas), artificial lift methods, property evaluations

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Access to online learning platforms for continuous learning and development
• Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays