Field Facilities Engineer

Socket.dev; Weyburn; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitecap Resources Inc. is seeking a Field Facilities Engineer to design, develop, optimize, and execute MOC and small field projects.

The role is field-based, acting as a liaison between field operations and the facilities engineering team to ensure smooth execution and continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree in a relevant field.
• 2–4+ years in facility design, project execution, or ops support in oil & gas.
• Familiarity with API/ASME/ANSI/CSA standards and engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead/assist design, development, and execution of MOC and small field projects.
• Provide field troubleshooting and optimization for equipment/processes.

Skills

Field design

MOC processes

Project management

Equipment troubleshooting

Data analysis

Education

BSc Eng. Degree in Mechanical/ Chemical / Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Excel/Word/PowerPoint

OneNote

Microsoft Teams

HYSYS

PipeSim

Bluebeam

Navisworks

Job description

Whitecap Resources Inc. is a leading Canadian energy company committed to delivering reliable returns to shareholders through the responsible development of oil and natural gas assets in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. With a strong track record of profitable growth and a sustainable dividend, Whitecap delivers long-term value to investors, supported by investment-grade financial strength.

Since September 2009, Whitecap has experienced remarkable growth, increasing production from 850 boe/d to over 365,000 boe/d. We have unconventional and conventional assets exclusively focused in Western Canada and the asset base includes the Weyburn EOR Project. As a majority owner and operator of the Weyburn EOR Project, annually we safely sequester approximately 1.5 million tonnes of CO2 making it a unique project within our portfolio. We currently employ 1,200 people, including our valued contract staff.

At Whitecap, our corporate culture is entrepreneurial. We strive to create a culture of purpose and integrity where initiative and innovation are encouraged and valued. Our corporate philosophy allows us to develop skills, collaborate alongside our teammates, and ultimately have a fulfilling career.

Position Overview:

The Field Facilities Engineer is responsible for the design, development, optimization, and execution of MOC and small projects in the field. This role is field-based and serves as the technical liaison between field operations and office-based facilities engineering team. This role collaborates closely with the facilities engineers to ensure seamless project execution, integrate operational feedback into engineering solutions and future design. This position plays a key role in troubleshooting, construction oversight, and driving continuous improvement across field facilities.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Project Execution – Lead and support the implementation of MOC or small projects including plan, design, procure and installation. Oversee construction and execution to ensure timelines, budgets, and quality standard are met
• Field Troubleshooting and Optimization – Provide technical expertise to resolve equipment and process issues. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability and safety of field facilities
• Construction & commission support – Serve as the field engineering contact during construction and commissioning. Coordinate with Facilities Engineer to respond to construction RFI and scope change approvals
• Review and Approve MOCs – Review and approved field related MOC requests. Streamline MOC process by prioritizing tasks based on technical scope, cost and operational impact in collaboration with operations engineering team
• Cost Control and Estimation – Provide AFE quality cost estimates, track project cost, invoicing approval and cost control on MOC and small projects
• Safety Leadership – Ensure all facilities and project activities prioritize safety, and comply with HSE regulations and internal policies. Participate in HSE training, risk assessments (HAZOP), and field and corporate safety meetings
• Operational Feedback & Alignment – Gather and communicate field operations’ feedback to office facilities engineering team to influence design improvements and standardization.
• Equipment & Performance Monitoring – Monitor major facilities equipment and process performance data to improve uptime, throughput, or reliability
• Operations Support – Work closely with field operations and maintenance team to assess issues, operational bottlenecks, and execute repairs utilizing MOC process

Primary Qualifications and Skills:

• BSc Eng. Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum Engineering, or a related discipline
• 2-4+ years’ experience in facility design, project execution, or operational support in the oil & gas industry is preferred
• Strong knowledge of surface production systems, engineering standards (API, ASME, ANSI, CSA) and industry best practices
• APEGA/APEGS/APEGBC or ASET accreditation
• Proficiency in engineering tools including Excel/Word/Powerpoint, One Note, Microsoft teams, HYSYS or equivalent, PipeSim, Bluebeam, and Navisworks
• Strong project management, communication and analytical skills
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail