Production Engineer

Tourmaline Oil Corp; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tourmaline Oil Corp. is seeking a Production Engineer to join our Calgary team with regular field visits to optimize gas wells and processing facilities. The role collaborates with operations, geology, and facilities teams to enhance uptime and throughput.

The successful candidate will monitor production, perform well reviews, develop recommendations, and support capital projects from feasibility through execution. A strong background in oil and gas operations is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Petroleum Engineering from a recognized University (P.Eng preferred).
• 5-15 years of experience in production and facility operations.
• Direct experience with well optimization/intervention, gathering and process infrastructure, and field operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production performance of gas wells, identify trends, diagnose issues, and implement corrective actions to increase production and minimize downtime.
• Report on base forecast and variances.
• Conduct regular well reviews with field operations.
• Coordinate with the Completions workover team to execute wireline and service rig jobs.
• Conduct engineering projects, in partnership with geology, operations, and facilities staff, to analyze opportunities to improve area performance.
• Support the operations engineer and work closely with the Development Engineer, Superintendent, Foremen, and Field Lead to ensure facility and gathering system optimization projects fit with the overall goals of the area.
• Work with the asset team to manage frac and drilling offset risk on parent and child wells, including offset well shut-ins/FPZ planning (D83) and post-frac optimization.
• Manage impairment mitigation, budgeting/KPIs, and water disposal well needs.
• Review artificial lift designs (plunger lift and gas lift systems) and make recommendations based on cost and operability.
• Work with vendors to optimize artificial lift applications.
• Work with Operations Technology and Automation teams to implement control systems and surveillance programs to maximize production.
• Support operations and asset integrity teams on various projects and initiatives.
• Raise AFEs (Authorizations for Expenditure) for capital and OPEX well workovers.
• Share and implement new technologies with the team.
• Assist the completions team with frac watch.
• Build and maintain production dashboards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Independent working

Education

Mechanical/Chemical/Petroleum Engineering degree

Job description

Tourmaline Oil Corp. is a senior Canadian crude oil and natural gas exploration and production company. We are focused on long-term growth through an active exploration, development, and acquisition program in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin.

We are currently looking for a Production Engineer to join the team. This position is based out of our Calgary office, with regular field visits to build strong working relationships with both field and Calgary-based team members.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties, but not limited to:

• Monitor production performance of gas wells, identify trends, diagnose issues, and implement corrective actions to increase production and minimize downtime.
• Report on base forecast and variances.
• Conduct regular well reviews with field operations.
• Coordinate with the Completions workover team to execute wireline and service rig jobs.
• Conduct engineering projects, in partnership with geology, operations, and facilities staff, to analyze opportunities to improve area performance.
• Support the operations engineer and work closely with the Development Engineer, Superintendent, Foremen, and Field Lead to ensure facility and gathering system optimization projects fit with the overall goals of the area.
• Work with the asset team to manage frac and drilling offset risk on parent and child wells, including offset well shut-ins/FPZ planning (D83) and post-frac optimization.
• Manage impairment mitigation, budgeting/KPIs, and water disposal well needs.
• Review artificial lift designs (plunger lift and gas lift systems) and make recommendations based on cost and operability.
• Work with vendors to optimize artificial lift applications.
• Work with Operations Technology and Automation teams to implement control systems and surveillance programs to maximize production.
• Support operations and asset integrity teams on various projects and initiatives.
• Raise AFEs (Authorizations for Expenditure) for capital and OPEX well workovers.
• Share and implement new technologies with the team.
• Assist the completions team with frac watch.
• Build and maintain production dashboards.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Petroleum Engineering from a recognized University (P.Eng preferred).
• 5-15 years of experience in production and facility operations.
• Direct experience with well optimization/intervention, gathering and process infrastructure, and field operations.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Positive, upbeat attitude; a clear communicator motivated to build strong working relationships.
• Team-oriented mentality, willing to pitch in wherever and however needed.
• Strong understanding of the oil and gas industry, with a drive to keep growing skillset across all areas.
• Takes pride and ownership in their work; proactive and self-motivated.
• Well-spoken and professional.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, highly organized, and able to evaluate and prioritize opportunities.
• A self-starter, able to create value independently.