Strathcona Resources Ltd. (“Strathcona”) is a Calgary, Alberta based oil and gas production and development company focused on maximizing oil and gas recovery from its low decline, high free cash flow oil and gas resource base. Strathcona's operations, infrastructure and land position are focused in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. Strathcona is always looking for people focused on growth, both personal and professional. Those who love a challenge and get excited at the prospect of collaborating with talented people to continuously improve and innovate on tasks both large and small. We are actively seeking a full-time Field Production Engineer/Technologist to join our Cold Lake Thermal Production team. This is a field-based role located in the Cold Lake, Bonnyville, or Lloydminster region. Reporting to the Production Engineering Team Lead, the successful candidate will be responsible for field production engineering activity at Strathcona’s Lindbergh SAGD asset. The candidate will work closely with field operations and maintenance staff, as well as the Calgary production team. Essential Functions: Optimize SAGD production through performance monitoring and target setting Work closely with field operations staff to troubleshoot well performance issues Commitment to corporate safety goals and participation with field staff Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to make effective production optimization decisions Manage and effectively integrate priorities between Calgary and operations teams Optimize the performance of ESP and rod pump artificial lift systems Monitor well pair data quality to ensure that accurate instrumentation and testing data is collected Monitor and optimize water disposal well injectivity Qualifications Include: An Engineering degree/diploma and at least 3 years of experience in Production Engineering Field experience in SAGD or other thermal oil recovery would be preferred Strong work ethic, self-motivated, problem-solving and excellent communication skills A proven ability to work independently and possess excellent interpersonal and team skills and thrive in a collaborative environment Strong analytical skills. Knowledge of advanced analytical tools such as PI systems, Tableau, etc. would be highly valued Experience with the design, completion and operation of SAGD wells, artificial lift systems and related pad surface facilities Working knowledge of heavy oil treating, steam generation and water treatment process and equipment Familiarity with MOC process, P&IDs and other process related documentation Registered professional member of APEGA Work Environment: This position is based in the Cold Lake/Bonnyville/Lloydminster region at the Lindbergh facility Great things aren’t done by one person, they’re done by a team. Strathcona is committed to developing a high-performance culture through collaboration, trust, and agility. We value our work, our communities, and our commitments – but most of all, we value the team of people who make what we do possible. Apply to Strathcona If you have what it takes to be a great Strathcona team member, we want to hear from you. We appreciate all interest in this opportunity but only those selected to advance through the process will be contacted. Value-Driven, Growth-Oriented and Long-Term Focused. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Strathcona Resources Ltd. is one of North America’s fastest growing oil and gas producers. Spanning from northeast British Columbia to southwest Saskatchewan, operations are concentrated into three core areas, condensate-rich Montney, Cold Lake Thermal Oil and Lloydminster Heavy Oil. Each is characterized by a long reserve life, low West Texas Intermediate (WTI) breakeven and robust free cash flow profiles. Our concentrated portfolio of complementary assets insulates our business from risk. At Strathcona, we pride ourselves on maintaining our high standard of safety, strong operational and environmental performance, and positive involvement in the communities where we live and work. Our people are the key to the success of Strathcona. Every employee, contractor and vendor are essential to our performance and culture.
