Frac Water Operations Engineer

Whitecap Resources Inc.; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitecap Resources Inc. is seeking a Water Operations Engineer to lead the planning, execution, and optimization of frac water operations to support the annual completion program.

The role will focus on the Kaybob asset and may be based in Grande Prairie, Whitecourt or Calgary with occasional field travel. You will coordinate water sourcing, licensing, and infrastructure, develop execution plans for each well, and ensure compliance with HSE standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical diploma.
• 5+ years of upstream oil and gas experience, with exposure to completions, water management, or operations.
• Experience with Alberta water licensing and AER requirements is an asset.
• Strong Excel, analytical, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the frac water demand forecast, operations planning, and execution strategy to support annual and long-range development plans.
• Develop a frac water operations execution plan and job package for each well completion pad, including water balance, licensing, and transfer design.
• Work with field-based water operations team and service providers to ensure plans are executed in line with HSE standards.
• Manage water service providers and contractors including assignment of work, performance reviews, and invoice approvals.
• Maintain accurate water volume, cost, infrastructure, and compliance data and provide regular reporting and performance metrics.
• Coordinate inspections and maintenance programs for water infrastructure and liaise with AER on water-related applications and approvals.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Engineering degree or technical diploma

Job description

Whitecap Resources Inc. is seeking a Water Operations Engineer to lead the planning, execution, and optimization of frac water operations to support the annual completion program.

The role will focus on the Kaybob asset and may be based in Grande Prairie, Whitecourt or Calgary with occasional field travel. You will coordinate water sourcing, licensing, and infrastructure, develop execution plans for each well, and ensure compliance with HSE standards.