Tundra Oil & Gas is a Manitoba-based oil and gas exploration and production company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Winnipeg-based James Richardson & Sons, Limited. Tundra’s head office is in Winnipeg, with additional offices in Virden, Estevan, and Calgary. At Tundra, we believe that our people are the foundation of our success, and we are dedicated to growing our company in a sustainable and disciplined way. This philosophy has served us well since our inception in 1980. Today, Tundra is a team 400-strong, and a leader in the Manitoba and southeast Saskatchewan oil industry. We take pride in supporting the communities in which we operate and stewarding the resources we manage for today and for the future. We are committed to working together and to getting everyone home safe every day.

THE OPPORTUNITY: Tundra is excited to announce an opportunity for a Production Engineer based out of our Virden, MB or Calgary, AB office. The successful incumbent will be eligible to participate in Tundra’s hybrid work schedule.

This role is critical to monitoring, optimizing, and continuously improving the production of Tundra’s assets. The Production Engineer collaborates across multiple teams to plan and design new wells, forecast production, explain variances, plan facilities and pipelines, and repair wells when necessary - all while ensuring technical accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.

REPORTS TO: Manager, Production Engineering, Tundra West

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

Monitor and optimize production performance against budget and targets for both existing and new wells.
Collaborate with Workovers and Completions teams to design and implement artificial lift systems.
Support execution of workover programs, including economic analysis and operational planning.
Research and apply emerging technologies to enhance artificial lift and production optimization.
Assist in development of completion programs for new wells and annual development plans.
Monitor gathering system pressures and fluid processing capabilities to identify constraints.
Optimize waterflood performance and execute workovers to convert wells to injectors.
Understand and help manage operating cost drivers.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
Actively promote and participate in company safety policies and initiatives.
Monthly travel to Virden, MB office is expected.
Perform other related duties as required.

WHAT YOU NEED:

Engineering Degree and P.Eng. designation.
Knowledge of production engineering principles and practices.
Experience with rod pumping artificial lift systems, well completions, workovers, and waterflood wells and facilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant industry software (Omnira Mosaic, Quorum Execute AFE, Lufkin SROD).
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to thrive in a multi-functional, results-driven team environment.
Effective project management and collaboration skills.
Commitment to safe work practices and willingness to maintain safety certifications (H2S, First Aid, WHMIS).

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead informally.
Professionalism and accountability for outcomes.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

OTHER DETAILS:

This position is eligible to participate in Tundra’s hybrid work schedule (in-office Tuesday – Thursday)

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

If you are interested in joining our team, please visit the Careers section of our website at www.tundraoilandgas.com [http://www.tundraoilandgas.com] to submit your cover letter and resume along with your salary expectations by end of day December 1st, 2025

We wish to thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those being considered for interviews will be contacted.

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