Facilities Engineer

Socket.dev; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Strathcona Resources Ltd. in Calgary, Alberta, seeks an experienced Facilities Engineer to support the design, engineering, construction, commissioning and startup of SAGD facilities and related infrastructure.

The role reports to the Lloydminster Thermal team and collaborates with multiple disciplines to deliver capital projects safely and on schedule. The position emphasizes regulatory compliance, design reviews, and oversight of construction and commissioning activities within an oil and gas

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a Project Engineer or related role in the Oil and Gas industry.
• P.Eng. designation required or eligible for registration; PMP certification is considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of Saskatchewan regulatory requirements related to SAGD and water infrastructure projects.
• Experience designing and constructing SAGD facilities and associated infrastructure, including steel and HDPE pipeline systems.
• Experience with procurement, contractor management, and construction contract execution.
• Knowledge of brownfield facility construction and modification projects.
• Proven ability to manage engineering consultants and construction contractors while delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and construction of SAGD thermal facilities and related pipelines.
• Develop cost estimates, cost forecasts and schedules.
• Prepare technical documents and project execution plans.
• Review construction and safety plans for compliance with HSSE requirements.
• Manage procurement and contract execution with vendors and contractors.
• Coordinate with engineering contractors, consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support commissioning activities and handover of projects.

Skills

Project management

P.Eng. qualification

Regulatory knowledge

SAGD facilities design

Construction management

Education

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

PMP certification (asset)

Tools

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Strathcona Resources Ltd. is one of North America’s fastest growing pure play heavy oil producers with operations focused on thermal oil and enhanced oil recovery near the Cold Lake and Lloydminster regions of Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Strathcona is committed to doing business the right way, guided by our core values: Integrity, Energy, and Intelligence. These values define who we are as a company, how we work together, and how we make decisions: We prioritize respect, accountability, and collaboration. That means everyone can shape and strengthen our culture and drive results in meaningful ways. Our people bring energy and curiosity to solve problems and deliver results. Be part of a team where performance, collaboration, and innovation come together to drive success.

We are seeking an experienced Facilities Engineer to join our Llodyminster Thermal Facilities team. Reporting to the Manager, Facilities – Lloydminster Thermal, this Calgary-based role is responsible for supporting the design, engineering, construction, commissioning, and startup of SAGD facilities and related infrastructure. The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams and engineering contractors to safely deliver capital projects from concept through execution while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and engineering standards.

Essential Functions

• Design and construction of SAGD Thermal Facilities
• Design and construction of various types of pipelines
• Development of cost estimates, cost forecasts and schedules
• Preparation of weekly, monthly reports and various project presentations
• Facilitation of various technical meetings (technical reviews, information sharing, and planning)
• Preparation of Design Basis Memorandums, Project Execution Plans, and other technical documents
• Review construction execution and safety plans
• Monitor and enforce the corporate Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) requirements
• Review pipeline survey plans for constructability
• Participate in model reviews and HAZOPs
• Ensure compliance of engineering deliverables with project specifications and all applicable codes, standards, and industry best practices
• Ensure engineering contractors prepare all construction documents, and review for completeness and accuracy
• Facilitate and participate in shop fabrication walkdowns and pre-commissioning
• Review shop inspection and field construction reports, and liaise with the engineering contractor for timely resolution of requests for information, non-conformances, and preventative and corrective actions
• Facilitate and participate in system walkdowns and handover
• Assist in the development and execution, inclusive of monitoring and surveillance, of pre-commissioning and commissioning activities
• Provide technical support for commissioning and operations

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a Project Engineer or related role in the Oil and Gas industry
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation required or eligible for registration; PMP certification is considered an asset
• Strong knowledge of Saskatchewan regulatory requirements related to SAGD and water infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated experience designing and constructing SAGD facilities and associated infrastructure, including steel and HDPE pipeline systems
• Experience with material procurement, contractor management, and construction contract execution
• Knowledge of brownfield facility construction and modification projects
• Proven ability to manage engineering consultants and construction contractors while delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget

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.