Senior Field Optimization Engineer

Whitecap Resources Inc. is a leading Canadian energy company committed to delivering reliable returns to shareholders through the responsible development of oil and natural gas assets in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. With a strong track record of profitable growth and a sustainable dividend, Whitecap delivers long-term value to investors, supported by investment-grade financial strength.

Since September 2009, Whitecap has experienced remarkable growth, increasing production from 850 boe/d to over 365,000 boe/d. We have unconventional and conventional assets exclusively focused in Western Canada and the asset base includes the Weyburn EOR Project. As a majority owner and operator of the Weyburn EOR Project, annually we safely sequester approximately 1.5 million tonnes of CO 2 making it a unique project within our portfolio. We currently employ 1,200 people, including our valued contract staff.

At Whitecap, our corporate culture is entrepreneurial. We strive to create a culture of purpose and integrity where initiative and innovation are encouraged and valued. Our corporate philosophy allows us to develop skills, collaborate alongside our teammates, and ultimately have a fulfilling career.

• OVERVIEW
• The Field Optimization Engineer is an integral member of an asset-based, multi-disciplinary team providing support to Field Operations, Facility Engineering, and Operations Engineering. This role focuses on day-to-day production optimization, pipeline and facility bottlenecking, well workovers, and Operating Cost reduction initiatives. This position will report to the Team Lead, Field Optimization Engineering.

• RESPONSIBILITIES
• GENERAL

Primary contact for the Calgary Operations Engineers and Field Operations as it relates to base production; artificial lift, gathering systems, production optimization and operating costs

Safety and Regulatory – ensure safe and compliant operations

Cost Control – plan, track and optimize all capital and operating cost projects

Program execution – liaise with Calgary Operations and Field Operations to identify risks to capital program and develop mitigation strategies

PRODUCTION

Optimize base production through monitoring of flowing pressures, plunger cycles, pump speeds, gas lift conditions and fluid levels

Support growth production plans while minimizing impacts to base production

Design and optimize artificial lift systems on new and existing wells

Identify and support small facility projects to optimize well production

WORKOVERS

Identify workover candidates through production data analysis and failure trends

Prepare well programs and raise AFEs for execution

Manage artificial lift installations; serve as the on-call engineer during execution

Review post-workover results, optimize well performance, and document lessons learned for continuous improvement

OPERATING COSTS

Understand area and well operating costs; focus on the controllable cost drivers

Work within the team to improve operating costs through cost reduction or production improvement

FACILITIES

Identify optimization opportunities in gathering systems and facilities to support base and growth production, work with Field Operations and Facilities Engineering on scope and execution plan

Liaise with Facility Engineer for project design and cost control

QUALIFICATIONS

Self-starter, hard working with a strong production and completions background

Facility experience is beneficial but not a requirement

Good communication skills and works well in a team environment

This position is based in Whitecourt, Alberta