Reservoir Engineer

Saturn Oil and Gas; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Saturn Oil & Gas Inc. seeks a Reservoir Engineer to join our Calgary, Alberta office. You will support subsurface needs, including waterflood, across multiple plays and serve as a technical expert for asset teams.

The role is an intermediate to senior position reporting to the Manager of Development Engineering. Candidates should have a P.Eng. or P.Tech. with APEGA/APEGS and at least 5 years in reservoir engineering, with geoSCOUT and related tools experience highly valued.

Qualifications

• P.Eng. or P.Tech. with APEGA/APEGS is required.
• Minimum 5 years of reservoir engineering experience.
• Experience with waterflood and EOR projects is valued.
• Proficiency with RE software such as geoSCOUT; other RE tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis, implementation, and monitoring of waterflood projects.
• Collaborate with Exploitation & Geology to optimize EOR efforts.
• Support volumetrics and reservoir deliverability assessments.
• Develop reservoir models and contribute to asset evaluations.

Skills

Reservoir engineering

Waterflood management

Cross-disciplinary E&P

Data-driven

Education

P.Eng. or P.Tech. with APEGA or APEGS

Tools

geoSCOUT

tNavigator

StreamSim

Job description

Saturn Oil & Gas Inc. is a growing Canadian energy company focused on generating positive shareholder returns through the continued responsible development of high-quality, light oil weighted assets, supported by an acquisition strategy that targets highly accretive, complementary opportunities. Saturn has assembled an attractive portfolio of free-cash flowing, low-decline operated assets in Central Alberta, southeastern Saskatchewan and West Central Saskatchewan that provide a deep inventory of long-term economic drilling opportunities across multiple zones. With an unwavering commitment to building an ESG-focused culture, Saturn’s goal is to increase reserves, production and cash flows at an attractive return on invested capital. Saturn integrates the protection of the environment, ethical and fair treatment of our employees and stakeholders, and strives to be at the forefront of what it means to be a good corporate citizen.

Saturn has an opportunity for a full time Reservoir Engineer based in the Calgary, Alberta office. Reporting to the Manager of Development Engineering, the successful candidate will be a technical expert supporting the Company’s asset teams for all subsurface needs, including waterflood. There will be an opportunity to work across multiple plays, such as the Mississippian, Bakken, Torquay, Oungre, Viking, Cardium, Montney, Shaunavon, Cantuar, Success and Roseray. The position will be an intermediate or senior role, depending on the experience/qualifications of the successful candidate.

Some specific duties and responsibilities of the Reservoir Engineer include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the analysis, implementation, and monitoring of current & future waterflood projects, including newly acquired assets in Southeast Saskatchewan and Manitoba
• Collaborate with Exploitation & Geology to high grade waterflood & other EOR projects

Volumetrics

• Support the area Geologist and Exploitation Engineer with volumetric calculations for the purpose of understanding key parameters such as OOIP, RF, EUR, and type well expectations
• Utilize internal mapping and public data
• Collaborate with the Geoscience team to understand critical attributes impacting reservoir deliverability and well performance
• Utilize your previous experience to build reservoir models as necessary

Reserves & Resource Management

• Support the Development Engineering Manager during the annual reserves cycle
• Evaluate A&D opportunities as necessary

Candidates for this position will possess the following qualifications and competencies:

• P.Eng. or P.Tech. with APEGA or APEGS.
• Minimum 5 years of reservoir engineering experience applicable to Saturn’s land base, including waterflood management.
• Cross-disciplinary E&P experience is considered an asset, with a good understanding of Development/Exploitation, Production, Operations and Facilities.
• Proficiency in geoSCOUT required with experience in other RE software (e.g. tNavigator, StreamSim) considered an asset.
• Proven record of being technology-enabled with the ability to improve & automate workflows.
• Data-driven individual with exceptional time-management skills that can excel in a fast-paced work environment.

Saturn’s people drive our success. We offer an inclusive work environment where we embrace a diversity of people, thinking and ideas and a culture that supports personal and professional development.