Senior SAGD Reservoir Engineer — Lead Thermal Optimization

Oil Authority; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Pension programs

Health/dental/vision benefits

Generous time-off

Talent development

Job summary

Suncor Energy is seeking an experienced Reservoir Engineer Specialist based in Calgary to lead integrated reservoir surveillance, performance reviews, and optimization for our Firebag SAGD operations.

The role focuses on translating reservoir insights into practical operating decisions, managing risks, and guiding long-term depletion while collaborating with Production, Operations, Geoscience, and Development teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years in Reservoir and Production Engineering with a focus in thermal SAGD operations
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Petroleum, Chemical, or Mechanical)
• Registered or eligible for registration with APEGA
• Expert in SAGD recovery mechanisms, thermal reservoir behaviour, conformance, steam allocation, subcool and pressure management
• Knowledge of data analytics, reservoir simulation, and use/development of digital solutions (PowerBI, Python)
• Ability to translate reservoir analysis into practical operating decisions and recommendations
• Ability to integrate reservoir, production, geoscience, surveillance, and operational data to diagnose performance issues
• Technical leadership through mentoring, peer review, technical assurance, and stewardship of reservoir-management practices

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated reservoir surveillance and performance reviews using diverse data
• Forecast pad production and translate insights into operating limits and strategies
• Identify and manage reservoir risks including steam breakthrough and conformance issues
• Support pad start-up, ramp-up, mature-pad optimization, and long-term depletion
• Provide technical assurance, coaching, and mentorship
• Ensure decisions meet regulatory requirements and safe operating standards

Skills

Reservoir engineering

Production engineering

Thermal SAGD

Data analytics

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum/Chemical/Mechanical Engineering

APEGA registration eligibility

Tools

PowerBI

Python

Reservoir modeling software

Job description

Suncor Energy is seeking an experienced Reservoir Engineer Specialist based in Calgary to lead integrated reservoir surveillance, performance reviews, and optimization for our Firebag SAGD operations.

The role focuses on translating reservoir insights into practical operating decisions, managing risks, and guiding long-term depletion while collaborating with Production, Operations, Geoscience, and Development teams.