Completions Engineer

PETRONAS Canada is one of the largest natural gas resource owners in Canada. We have operations in the Montney play in northeast British Columbia and are a partner in LNG Canada. As part of PETRONAS, a dynamic global energy group with presence in over 100 countries, we are well-positioned to provide global markets with responsibly-developed Canadian energy while supporting local jobs, collaborating with Indigenous communities and protecting the environment.

At PETRONAS Canada, we are committed to building Canada’s energy future – and people are fundamental to our success. We foster a culture of open collaboration and empowerment across our team of skilled professionals, while supporting career development opportunities. We are looking for can-do problem solvers to join our team who are innovative and passionate about driving strong safety, operational and sustainability performance in everything we do. Our unique culture and commitment to growth makes the company a great place to build your career.

PETRONAS Canada is expanding our Drilling & Completions team and has an opportunity for a Completions Engineer, located in Calgary, AB. Reporting to the Team Lead, Completions Engineering, you will manage pad completions design, planning, execution and lookbacks. You will also contribute to other department engineering activities, projects and initiatives, providing technical input and advice, completing technical assignments, preparing detailed analyses, data models and evaluations, and managing assigned projects.

- Responsible for the development of complex and detailed completions objectives, plans and programs/procedures to execute the work program, providing input and technical expertise to ensure the planning and execution of programs are effective from a cost, quality and HSE perspective

- Identify opportunities to improve completions programs, procedures and processes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, improve quality and/or improve HSE performance

- Prepare cost estimates at the required level of accuracy; track and report completions costs during and immediately following operations

- Provide technical guidance to internal stakeholders

- Lead engineering projects and initiatives

- Provide oversight and guidance to certain high priority Contractor representatives (frac, CT, etc.) during operations, including directly monitoring frac Contractor personnel who are calling frac’s and in certain instances directly calling frac’s remotely

- Provide technical input to procurement initiatives including scope of work, technical requirements, technical evaluation and supports commercial evaluation as applicable

What You Bring

- A Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, with 5-7 years of experience in a drilling, completions, workover and/or abandonment engineering role, with a minimum of 2 years in a completions engineering role

- Must have proven work experience within unconventional resources and have a thorough understanding of all aspects within managing an asset

- Strong working knowledge in drilling and completions engineering software (Hydraulics, Cementing, Torque & Drag, CT Drag & Hydraulics, Directional Planning, Casing Design, etc.) and ability to interpret results in an unbiased and technically competent manner

- Field work experience and exposure is considered an asset

- Excellent analytical and communications skills

- Skilled at working in a highly collaborative manner with Operations Superintendents and Completions Supervisors

- Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects at once

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment within cross functional teams and effectively engage others in support of projects and initiatives

Job postings are typically only open for applications for two weeks so please submit your resume today.

- Flexible work arrangements which include a compressed work week with Friday afternoons off for office-based roles

- Dress for your day - a casual yet professional environment

- Ability to contribute to a dynamic organization with large growth ambitions

- Competitive compensation and bonus programs

- Top tier benefit package, including a generous Health and Wellness Spending Account and Savings Plan

- Making a positive difference in our communities through volunteerism, community support and providing opportunities to those in the areas where we operate

- Annual employee-directed charity donation program

- Support for training and professional development

PETRONAS Canada would like to thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team; however only the candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.