Engineer in Training - Operations

BASIC FUNCTION

We have an exciting opportunity for an Engineering new grad, recent grad, or Engineering Technologist at one of our Thermal operations. In this role, you will build on what you have learned from school, summer student positions, co-op experiences, and/or recent grad experience and apply it directly to a thermal heavy oil operating environment. You will work closely with operations staff and engineering to maintain/optimize plant operation and field production.

This role reports directly to the plant or field foreman and there will be regular communication with Calgary engineering staff. Initially, a rotation through plant and field operations will provide a basis for operational understanding. You will receive exposure to subsurface engineering and be tasked with analysis/optimization projects. You will also be tasked with minor facility projects as required through operations or project engineering.

Anticipated start date: May 2026 (earlier start date possible depending on candidate availability).

PRINCIPAL ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

- Safe operation and maintenance of facilities and surface equipment

- Daily rounds and readings of all facilities.

- Permitting and Lock-Out-Tag-Outs as per IPC safe work standards

- Sampling of process fluids and well testing.

- Interaction with well servicing, mechanical, and other maintenance personnel as required.

- Understanding of plant/field operations and communicating changes or upsets with team members.

- Understanding and operation of artificial lift equipment.

- Surveillance and monitoring of facility and subsurface processes using various SCADA systems.

- Production accounting data entry and approvals.

- Assisting with MOC process and minor facility projects.

REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor of Science in Engineering or completion of Technology program at SAIT/NAIT

- Previous oil and gas industry experience is considered an asset.

- Registration or eligibility for registration with APEGA or ASET upon graduation.

- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and ability to demonstrate a clean driving record.

- Well versed in MS Office and comfortable learning and working in industry related software programs.

- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The successful applicant will initially work at our Onion Lake Thermal operation located approximately 60km North of Lloydminster, AB/SK. and 280kms NE of Edmonton, AB.

After completing a stint at Onion Lake Thermal, the employee would then work at our Blackrod Commercial Facility located approximately 35km North/West of Wandering River, AB. and 240kms NE of Edmonton, AB.

The remote location of these facilities requires camp based accommodations working a 10x10 rotating schedule, 12-hours per shift (including weekends and holidays).

Multiple progression pathways are possible depending on interest, performance, and initiative. These include moving to another field operation, field-based engineering role, or Calgary-based technical role. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a field-based position for approximately 3 years. Field experience is invaluable for future progression as an engineering professional or registered technician.