Director of Engineering

Greenfire Resources; Calgary; On-site; CAD 99,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the oil sands sector is seeking a Director of Engineering to oversee all engineering aspects, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance. This permanent, full-time role involves leading a team, optimizing processes, and driving innovation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in oil sands operations and a strong engineering background. Join us in a collaborative environment focused on achieving production goals while maintaining high performance standards.

Benefits

Dental care

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee stock purchase plan

Extended health care

Flexible schedule

Life insurance

On-site parking

RRSP match

Vision care

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Minimum of +15 years of progressive experience in oil sands operations.
• At least 5 years in leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of engineers and technical professionals.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and promote safety culture.
• Manage process engineering for optimization of operations.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in a relevant field or MBA

Job description

Overview

The Director of Engineering is responsible for leading, managing, and coordinating all aspects of engineering for Greenfire. The role involves overseeing the design, optimization, integrity of our facilities, ensuring safety, efficiency, and environmental compliance. The Director will also provide technical leadership, drive innovation, and foster collaboration among engineering, operation and development teams to achieve production goals while maintaining high standards of performance and safety.

This is a permanent, full-time position based at Greenfire Resources’ Calgary office, with occasional fieldwork as required, based on operational needs and management discretion.

Reporting to theChief Operating Officer

Responsibilities

Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers and technical professionals involved in operations, reliability and facility design.
• Set clear objectives and performance metrics for the engineering team, aligning with project goals.
• Provide guidance and direction to ensure optimal team performance, career development, and a collaborative work environment.

System Design and Optimization:

• Manage process engineering involvement in the optimization of steam injection and bitumen recovery processes, ensuring maximum operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure the integration of new technologies and methodologies to improve the efficiency of operations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance by adhering to API, ASME, ISO, and other industry standards.
• Offer technical support during facility commissioning, start-up, and operational troubleshooting and optimization.
• Individual responsible for APEGA, PPMP, PEIMS and CMS

Operational and Maintenance Support:

• Ensure continuous improvement and optimization of SAGD facilities. Work closely with the operations teams to assess performance and implement new technologies or processes to improve steam injection rates, bitumen recovery, and thermal efficiency.
• Track and report on engineering performance, costs, and schedule progress to the COO and other executive team members. Provide regular updates and detailed reports on engineering projects, budgets, and performance against key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Collaborate with operations teams to ensure smooth transitions between design and operations phases.

Safety and Compliance:

• Ensure all engineering activities comply with local, provincial, and federal regulations, including health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Promote a safety-conscious culture within the team and take responsibility for managing risk assessments, safety procedures, and audits.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety performance through engineering innovation and adherence to best practices.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate engineering and operational risks associated with SAGD operations. Ensure proactive risk management strategies are in place to prevent delays, equipment failures, and safety incidents.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, or related discipline). A Master’s degree in a relevant field or MBA is a plus.
• Professional Designation: Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or equivalent accreditation in applicable jurisdiction.
• Experience: Minimum of +15 years of progressive experience in oil sands operations, with at least 5 years in leadership
• Expertise: Strong understanding of engineering practice, facility design, optimization, project management. Proven ability to manage large, complex projects.
• Leadership: Demonstrated success in leading engineering teams, managing budgets, and delivering large-scale, cross-functional projects. Strong organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations and industry standards, particularly in oil sands operations.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $99,973.30 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• oil sands operations progressive: 10 years (required)
• leadership: 5 years (required)

License/Certification:

• in good standing as a Professional Engineer with APEGA (required)