Senior Production Engineer

About this opportunity

Cenovus Energy is seeking a Senior Production Engineer/Technologist to optimize the performance of approximately 50 SAGD well pairs in North America’s leading SAGD operations. The role is a highly motivated, technically strong engineer who will influence day‑to‑day operations and long‑term strategic initiatives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

• Optimize production and reservoir conformance for ~50 SAGD well pairs, including designing completions and managing ESP performance.
• Develop operating strategies such as ESP setpoints, steam/gas injection rates, and pressure targets while ensuring high‑quality data from well tests and operating data.
• Support new well pad completions designs and operating strategies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (Completions & Well Servicing, Operations, Process Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, Geology) to identify and execute value‑add opportunities.
• Lead side projects or SME initiatives such as automation projects, DTS or ESP strategy development, metering & well testing improvements, data science & visualization, well integrity management, source & disposal wells, and inactive well management.
• Drive safe, efficient production while minimizing SOR within facility constraints and delivering strategic projects that support broader Production Engineering goals.

• Legally authorized to work in Canada.
• Professional Engineering designation (P.Eng.) or Engineering Diploma required with 8+ years of engineering experience in the oil and gas industry, preferably within SAGD operations.
• Field operations experience and/or experience in production, reservoir, development, or completions engineering associated with SAGD well pairs and thermal facilities is a strong asset.
• Strong understanding of SAGD operations, artificial lift systems (including ESPs), and related surface facilities, with familiarity in PFDs, P&IDs, and subsurface disciplines.
• Demonstrated analytical and technical capabilities with experience in data manipulation, visualization, PI systems, and Power BI.
• Self‑motivated problem solver with strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder engagement skills and occasional travel to site required.

Equal opportunity employer. We embrace a workplace where everyone has merit‑based opportunities to grow, achieve career aspirations, and feel a sense of belonging. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We also acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.