Senior Operations Engineer

Date Posted: 26 Aug 2025

Location:

Grande Prairie, Alberta, CA

ARC has had an exciting growth story driven by the contributions of our people, principled business strategy and high-performance culture. We are a Canadian energy company with a strong track record of operational and financial performance. Today, we are the largest pure-play Montney producer, and Canada’s third-largest natural gas producer and largest producer of condensate.

In alignment with our values, we are proud to produce Canadian energy safely and efficiently. Producing low-cost, reliable energy strengthens our resilience in the evolving global energy system, and enables ARC to create value for our people, shareholders, stakeholders and communities.

We have a long-term view and are committed to best-in-class performance in every aspect of our business. Following our guiding principles has shaped the company we are today and will underpin our success in the future. Through innovation, teamwork and a commitment to operational excellence, our diverse team of people drive our company’s success. From the office to the field, our team of talented professionals work hard each day to safely execute our business and create positive and lasting impacts for our stakeholders.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

We are currently seeking a Senior Operations Engineer to work in our Operations Planning department with the Water/Fuel Gas team. This is a dynamic full-time, permanent position based in either Calgary or Grande Prairie, AB. Reporting to the Supervisor, Water and Fuel Gas Operations, this individual will contribute to long-term water strategies, technology trials, management of change projects, and the execution of water and fuel gas projects following applicable regulatory legislation, CSA standards, and accepted industry codes of practice. Additionally, the individual will have the proven ability to handle multiple projects within the company while collaborating across departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Collaborate with multiple disciplines including field operations, drilling, completions, development, etc.

- Participate in industry groups (i.e. CAPP, Producer group meetings etc.) to represent ARC’s interests and keep up to date on industry trends

- Travel to the field to ensure adherence to programs

- Plan and execute delivery of water to frac using temporary and permanent infrastructure

- Plan and execute fuel gas delivery for drilling and completions to reduce diesel consumption

- Manage ARC’s water inventory for freshwater and produced water ponds

- Ensure compliance with BCER, AER and Dam Safety Canada regulations

- Develop water strategies to support ARC’s completion program including recycling projects, storage, licensing sources, etc.

- Progress innovation with technology trials to improve water quality and delivery

- Execute management of change projects (MOC’s) for fuel gas and water tie ins to permanent infrastructure

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO ARC:

- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in good standing with a minimum of 7 years of facility or operation engineering experience in the oil and gas industry, preferably with a producer company

- Well-rounded and extensive knowledge of oil & gas production operations

- Exceptional project management skills including scope development, execution, cost control, and safety

- In-depth knowledge of relevant BCER, AER, Dam Safety Canada, and other applicable technical regulations and standards

- Strong written and oral communication skills

- Proven ability to manage multiple projects effectively, prioritize activities, and work in a team-based environment to achieve desired results

- Excellent computer and analytical ability

- Experience with Wellview, Google Earth Pro, PI Vision, SCADA, SAP Fiori, etc.

REWARDING OPPORTUNITY:

- An opportunity to be part of delivering responsible energy by developing and growing your career with us

- Working collaboratively with, and learning from some of the most talented and experienced people in our industry

- A market-competitive and pay-for-performance total compensation plan, including eligibility to participate in our bonus and long-term incentive programs

- Top-tier benefits, wellness/healthcare spending accounts and savings plans

- A culture of caring and high performance

- Focus on health and well-being

- An environment where all individuals are treated fairly and respectfully, have equal access to opportunities and resources, feel a sense of belonging, and can contribute fully to the organization’s success

- Meaningful work that makes a difference in the Canadian energy industry

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

- As this role is considered risk sensitive, the successful candidate will be required to successfully complete drug and alcohol testing.

- This role does require time on job sites in the field in Alberta and British Columbia confirming designs, accurate equipment layouts and design improvement work.

We thank you for your interest in ARC, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Accessibility accommodation for applicants is available upon request during the talent acquisition process.