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SalaryAbout Sinopec
Sinopec Canada is a wholly-owned subsidiary of a major International upstream oil and gas company, Sinopec International Petroleum Exploration and Production Corporation (SIPC) headquartered in Beijing, China. Sinopec Canada has been an active participant in the Canadian energy industry since 2005. Joining Sinopec Canada means becoming an important part of our team dedicated to making successful contributions to a sustainable future.
Primary Purpose of Position
Sinopec Canada has an opportunity for a Production Engineer-In-Training to join the Production team. Reporting to the Supervisor, Production Engineering, this position is responsible for providing support to plan and coordinate delivery of short-term production targets within Sinopec Canada. This will include significant involvement in monitoring well/area production, recommending optimization opportunities, and evaluating well performance. The role will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team including Field Operations, Exploitation/Reservoir Engineers, Facility engineers and the Completions Group to ensure maximum value creation from our well and assets.
The Production Engineer-In-Training will be based in Sinopec Canada’s Calgary, Alberta head office, on a hybrid office schedule, with the option to work from home on Monday and Friday.
Roles and Responsibilities are as follows but are not limited to:
- Accountable for designated area production performance, working closely with the field and Calgary staff to optimize production, improve reliability, and manage operating costs.
- Help lead area well performance and optimization reviews.
- Assist in preparing annual budgets and monthly forecasts for production and operating costs.
- Support operations in monitoring Artificial Lift (pump jack, electrical submersible pump, plunger lift and gas lift) performance and make recommendations for improved performance efficiency.
- Monitor and respond to area wells down and prepare repair requests and technical review presentations in order to gain approval for workover and optimization programs.
- Work with production accounting and measurement teams to ensure allocations are correct.
- Maintain measurement systems (PVR) to accurately represent area well production reporting.
- Work closely with marketing department to effectively manage gas and liquid nominations, preparing and updating forecasts as required.
- Work with Joint Venture team and third-party processors on operations related agreements (processing, gathering, compression) and other Joint Venture related issues.
- Work with partners on operated and non-operated projects.
- Maintain AER regulatory compliance and address all regulatory issues.
Position Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Experience in oil and gas facility, well and gas gathering system operations is considered an asset.
- A working knowledge of all types of artificial lift design, selection, installation, and operation.
- Measurement system (SCADA and PVR) experience.
- Excellent computer skills with Microsoft applications, i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Comfortable presenting projects and ideas (MS PowerPoint) to management to gain support and approval.
- Strong ability to manage workload and meet timelines with always changing priorities.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and planning skills demonstrating a detailed and efficient work style.
- Ability to establish goals and objectives with designated timeframes and take accountability for successful execution with with supervision and support.
- High level of integrity in all actions, complying with and promoting the company’s core values, a respectful work environment, and aligning with the code of business conduct.
- Demonstrates ability to understand and work well in a diverse and multi-cultural environment.
- Demonstrates Sinopec Canada’s key competencies including proven ability to drive the business, work together, and lead effectively.
Qualifications
- Completion of Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
- 2-5 years of oil and gas-related experience, ideally in production engineering or operations.
- APEGA P.Eng. or E.I.T member in good standing is required.
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Come work with us!
At Sinopec Canada, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Please note that our job postings are typically open for two weeks, so do not delay, apply now.
