Senior Geologist

MEG Energy Corp.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Alberta is seeking a Senior Geologist to optimize resource development of SAGD assets. The role involves collaboration across teams to enhance production and ensure safety while contributing to sustainable practices. Candidates should have extensive experience in SAGD operations and a strong educational background in Geoscience.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Health and Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience with a strong focus in SAGD planning and operations.
• Active status and in good standing as a Professional Geologist with APEGA.

Responsibilities

• Explore, map, and characterize geological formations for SAGD development.
• Plan, design and supervise the drilling of SAGD wells.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team members for pattern planning.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geoscience

Tools

geoScout

Petrel

Tableau

Job description

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Job Posting End Date

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Position Type

Employee

Permanent Full Time

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At MEG, you can bring your unique knowledge and experience to work and contribute your ideas to drive our purpose, which is to supply the world with environmentally and socially responsible energy, while generating long term value for all our stakeholders. We are looking for talented individuals to bring their skills and experience to our dynamic and inclusive culture of performance and innovation.

We Are Proud To Be An Alberta-based Company Where Our Leaders Are Local, Accessible To MEG’s Employees And Committed To Operating Responsibly. We Are Guided By Our Operating Priorities To Ensure We Care For

• Ourselves and all others.
• The environment and the communities in which we live and operate; and
• Our business and its long-term performance.

Reporting directly to the Manager, Geoscience, the Sr. Geologist plays a key role in unlocking and optimizing resource development of MEG’s SAGD assets. As a member of the subsurface team, you will work closely with the Geophysics, Reservoir, Production, Drilling, and Development teams, collectively contributing to drive MEG’s success. At MEG, the Geologist role is exceptionally well rounded. In this role you will be engaged in continued exploration of our top tier asset(s), working closely with the Reservoir and Production engineers to enhance production of new and existing SAGD patterns, then applying those learnings to plan and execute future development.

How You Will Contribute To MEG’s Success

• Explore, map, and characterize pertinent geological formations and thief zones to form geological basis for SAGD development
• Evaluate and recommend future development options leveraging geological interpretations and reservoir performance data
• Plan, design and supervise (in a geologic sense) the drilling of SAGD wells, infills, redrills, core holes, source and disposal water wells
• Work as part of an area-team to optimize asset performance; contribute geological knowledge and insights to inform opportunity identification and execution
• Contribute to long-term forecasting & performance predictions for existing and future wells
• Support annual winter program scope definition, execution support and technical lookbacks
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team members to advance new pattern planning, technical sanctions, pad reviews, pattern retirement planning and reserve analysis
• Build and / or maintain geological mapping, datasets and models
• Support subsurface regulatory applications and competitor analysis

What You Will Bring To MEG

• 10+ years of progressive experience with a strong focus in SAGD planning and operations
• Bachelor’s degree in Geoscience
• Solid understanding of Western Canadian Sedimentary basin, Athabasca oil sands and the McMurray formation in particular
• Active status and in good standing as a Professional Geologist with APEGA
• Proficient with geoScout and Petrel, familiarity with Seisware, Petra an asset
• Experience with data science software (such as Tableau) and geomodelling also assets
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical findings into actionable insights
• Initiative, curiosity, and drive to be a self-starter; takes ownership and can lead projects / ideas with minimal supervision
• Proven performance and track record of collaboration in multi-disciplinary teams and driving change and continuous improvement
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Safety - Foundational in everything that we do. We are committed to both physical safety at our work sites as well as safety in belonging and bringing your true self to work.
• Being Local & Committed to Our Community – We are proud to have been built in Alberta. Our leadership team lives in Alberta, knows its staff by name and cares about operating responsibly where we live. We are committed to supporting our local communities through volunteering our time, talent, and resources.
• Big Ideas Creating Opportunities – We believe in the ability to impact one’s role by thinking differently and bringing creative ideas forward. We believe in working in a team with diversity in skills, experience and thoughts leading to improved decision-making and problem-solving. If you have an idea, you are empowered to develop and bring it to life.
• Talent Development – We are a company that believes in the potential of our people. Our approach to development is through on-the job experiences, mentorship, and formal learning. At MEG you can learn, gain experience, and develop skills. Wherever you are in your career, we want you to grow. Our employee’s development is at the core of our success.
• Total Rewards – We offer industry competitive pay with short-term and long-term incentive programs to reward your contributions. Our employees participate in our MEG-A-FITS benefit program with medical, dental, life insurance and more to meet your family’s needs as well as health and wellness programs to support being active outside of work, time off and flexible work options.

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to build a career in an innovative and dynamic organization, please submit your resume by clicking on Apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. MEG Energy is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in our workforce. We work to ensure that our policies and practices protect individuals and groups under applicable human rights legislation. We will respond to accessibility accommodations by applicants upon request.

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