COMPLETIONS ENGINEER
We are an oil and natural gas exploration and production company with operations focused in Central and Northern Alberta. We are actively growing, both through the development of our current asset base and through the acquisition of additional properties in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. Hawthorne Energy LLC operates in Canada through our wholly-owned subsidiary HWN Energy, Ltd.
HWN Energy, Ltd. is currently seeking to fill the following position:
Job Title: Completions Engineer
Location: Calgary
Reports to: VP Drilling and Completions
HWN has an excellent opportunity for a Completions Engineer to join our Drilling & Completions team. As a key member of the team, the successful candidate will be responsible for technical design input and execution of completions operations. This full-time, permanent position is based in Calgary and reports to the VP Drilling & Completions.
Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:
•Work with the field team to execute new well completions in a safe and timely manner.
•Collaborate with technical team to determine the technical suitability of proposed fracture stimulations and optimize completion designs over time while staying current with industry methods
•Coordinate the capital project execution for completions with the asset team to ensure wells are executed safely and efficiently, on schedule and on budget
•Review, design, and execute completions of horizontal multi–staged hydraulic fracturing operations via plug & perf, ball drop or CT annular design
•Coordinate with Drilling and Production Operations to ensure that the well design meets the life cycle goals of the wellbore
•Collaborate with Wellsite Supervisors to promote strong safety leadership and culture for completions operations
•Source and coordinate water for the hydraulic fracture operations; review compatibility with completion chemistry
•Track capital expenditures, non-productive time/cost and collaborate with the asset team to effectively evaluate production response and identify opportunities to increase value
•Identify new opportunities for enhancing property values through new completions technology or efficiencies in execution
•Ensure continuous improvement by thoroughly understanding completion operations related key performance indicators as they relate to HWN’s goals and industry metrics (lessons learned, lookbacks)
•Ensure regulatory requirements with respect to reporting and applications are met
•Travel to the field will be required
Desired Skills and Experience:
•A professional engineer registered with APEGA is preferred. Technologists and PMPs will also be considered.
•10+ years’ experience with at least 3 years of directly related completions experience.
Qualifications and Requirements:
•Subsurface operations experience is required
•Knowledge of horizontal well completions in various plays, horizontal well stimulations (fracturing and acidizing), multi-stage fracturing, fracturing optimization, and concurrent pad operations
•Proven ability to write and implement programs for subsurface operations
•Excellent knowledge of regulatory guidelines in Alberta for completions
•Field experience and knowledge of field operations is a valuable asset
•Exposure to Drilling and Production Engineering would be an asset
•Exceptional communication and teamwork skills, and ability to effectively interact and contribute in a multi-disciplinary team
•Demonstrated skills in leadership, project management, risk, and time management
•Ability to manage multiple operations concurrently
Why HWN and why this role?
•An opportunity to work for a new and exciting intermediate oil and gas company
•We are a high-performance team focused on creating value for our stakeholders in an empowering and safe environment
•A relatively young corporate culture that appreciates work-life balance
•An environment where all individuals are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to opportunities and resources.
•The ability to execute on our initiatives is a result of the dedication of our employees and the commitment.
•Meaningful work that makes a difference in the Canadian energy industry
This is a position for a team-focused and accountable individual to join a team creating significant value. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.