Completions & Workovers Engineer

The Completions & Workovers Engineer will work closely with the Manager, Drilling and Completions and associated asset teams to support projects related to development and production of unconventional hydrocarbons for PetroChina Canada.

Accountabilities:

The accountabilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Support the development and engineering of technical programs related to completions and workovers:
• Responsible to support the design, development and execution programming and planning of horizontal tight reservoir well completions, focusing on multi-stage fracture stimulation, logistics to optimize safety and efficiency, well bore hydraulics, tubular/connections, instrumentation requirements, workover designs and selection, and wellhead designs
• Identify and recommend new technology and opportunities for cost optimization without sacrificing program effectiveness
• Provide technical/engineering support for well intervention programs and cost estimates
• Develop and support technical specifications, work scopes and evaluations for procurement packages for completion materials and services and review quotations, bid packages and provide recommendations for awarding work
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams within the Asset and extended teams to support project development plans and execution
• Support, monitor, and interface with field operations staff regarding the proposed completion design and provide guidance and technical expertise to support well intervention work
• Monitor and manage program/projects budget, timelines, compliance and scope:
• Monitor the execution of field projects to ensure compliance to company Policies and standards, Alberta OH&S, ERCB and Alberta Environment regulations
• Support and develop scope changes including documentation and approval as required, and discuss with the appropriate team members
• Review cost and operational data and develop end-of-project reports as required
• Review and manage quality and accuracy of Wellview completion data and reports
• Support SCM process as necessary including closeout activities
• Review, assist and report on all completion and workover activities:
• Ensure all completions materials equipment and services are planned ahead and organized in advance of undertaking field work
• Review daily activity with Well Superintendent and for the coordination of daily morning completions meetings with team members
• Make periodic field trips to review well activities with onsite operations staff and service vendors

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required
• Professional Engineer designation with APEGA required
• 5+ years’ completions engineering experience with unconventional completions, workover and production operations
• Knowledge of and prior experience in SAGD operations an asset
• Dedicated to managing Health, Safety and Environment
• Strong understanding of applicable regulatory directives, standards and IRPs
• Well versed in and adaptable to learning computer applications including but not limited to Microsoft suite, Wellview and SAP
• Familiar with inputs/outputs for tubular stress analysis software
• Working knowledge of well abandonments an asset
• Ability to develop/administer various technical and cost reports
• Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships with multiple groups
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities; capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Adoption and demonstration of PCC Values (Honourable, Unified, Passionate, Accountable)