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Senior Field Optimization Engineer at Whitecap Resources in Whitecourt
Job Description
Senior Field Optimization Engineer
Location: Whitecourt
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 CO2 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