Senior Operations Engineer

Cenovus Energy; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Operations Engineer to join their dynamic team in Calgary. This pivotal role involves ensuring operational efficiency and safety while maximizing asset value. You will be responsible for managing key aspects of production and operating costs, providing technical support, and leading initiatives for wellbore optimization. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and fosters a collaborative work environment where your expertise will contribute to innovative solutions in the energy sector. If you are passionate about engineering and looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of operations, facility, and production engineering experience.
• Knowledge of ASME B31.3 and CSA Z662 codes.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for P&L aspects and operational performance.
• Provide technical support including hydraulic modelling and process engineering.

Skills

Operations Engineering

Process Safety

Hydraulic Pipeline Modelling

Wellbore Troubleshooting

Mechanical Engineering

Facility Design

Communication Skills

Education

Professional Engineer sanctioned by APEGA

Relevant Engineering Degree

Job description

Senior Operations Engineer

Apply locations CA-AB-Calgary time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: January 3, 2025 (9 days left to apply) job requisition id R-407943 Worker Type: Employee Group: Operations Engineering Northern Corridor Department Job Post End Date: 01/03/2025

About this opportunity:

The Conventional Operations Team is looking to fill a Calgary-based Staff Operations Engineering role for the conventional business. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Conventional Operations Engineering, this highly dynamic role has primary accountability for key aspects of the P&L, is responsible for the development and implementation of the base asset strategy for value maximization, and is responsible for all aspects of Operations Engineering, troubleshooting and technical support through the well production and field facilities disciplines to achieve a safe, compliant, and efficient operation.

What you’ll do:

• Promote safety as a core value in their approach to design and execution of work in their area. Champion a focus on Process Safety in design and operation; including as a key stakeholder in PSE response.
• Primary accountability for all key aspects of the P&L for geographic area of responsibility, including production, operating costs, and operations capital. In close collaboration with area Foreman, drive optimized business and safety performance and realization of business plan objectives and targets.
• Provide technical infrastructure, design, and process engineering support to the operation. This includes hydraulic pipeline modelling, compressor evaluations, control valve sizing and process modelling.
• Perform wellbore troubleshooting and oversee interventions required to support wellbore optimization.

Who you are:

• Legally authorized to work in Canada
• Professional Engineer sanctioned by APEGA with ability to authenticate mechanical engineering deliverables
• Twelve or more years of relevant operations, facility, and production engineering experience
• Preference will be given to individuals with previous Montney experience.
• Knowledge and application of frequently used codes (ASME B31.3, CSA Z662 etc.)
• Working knowledge of upstream oil and gas industry and facility design
• Strong communication skills with an ability to influence multi-disciplinary teams including Field Operations.

We acknowledge the value of transferable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT January 2nd, 2025.

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Who we are:

We’re an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region, and upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. We’re committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.

At Cenovus, we embrace diversity of thought, experience and backgrounds to help us make better business decisions, address our challenges, seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel respected, valued and engaged. We strive for a collaborative, physically and psychologically safe environment where you can be yourself, feel a sense of belonging and thrive.

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