Exploitation Engineer

Overview

Are you interested in being part of a company that believes in the pursuit of excellence, conducting work in a safe and sustainable manner and being courageous and creative in everything we do? When you join TAQA North, you will be joining a company that believes in collaboration, supporting professional development, and being active members in the communities where we operate.

We strive to create a work environment that is productive and profitable as well as challenging and enjoyable. With field operations in Alberta, we deliver production of approximately 80,000 barrels of oil equivalent/day. TAQA North is seeking an Exploitation Engineer to join the Central Asset team. Reporting to the Asset Manager, this role is a key contributor in a multi-disciplinary team, driving value generation through the identification, planning, and execution of development opportunities.

The Exploitation Engineer will forecast and track production, develop depletion strategies to maximize asset value, and identify optimization opportunities. The role supports project planning and execution, prepares investment justifications, and collaborates with cross‑functional teams to deliver results. In partnership with senior staff, the Exploitation Engineer will perform economic evaluations of development opportunities and capital investments, forecast production and capital spending, support budgeting and reserves processes, and provide regular project and budget status updates.

This is a Calgary‑based role, working from our downtown Calgary office with occasional field travel.

• Initiate and steward development/exploitation projects, acting as project manager within a team of multi-disciplinary technical professionals and supporting staff.
• Interface with the asset, functional teams, and operations to enhance capital efficiency and project delivery.
• Perform economic evaluations including capital projects and acquisition and divestiture initiatives.
• Develop and quantify depletion strategies for assigned areas within the Asset Team.
• Forecast production volumes, prepare capital budgets and steward results.
• Identify optimization opportunities, technology applications and value‑maximizing initiatives on a proactive basis.
• Assist Joint Venture and Mineral Land staff with the assessment of non‑operated drilling, optimization, and infrastructure projects.
• Represent the Asset Team in communications with regulatory bodies, partners and other external stakeholders.
• Collaborate and provide informal mentorship when required.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, 8 to 15 years experience in Oil & Gas. Previous experience working as an Exploitation Engineer is preferred.
• Professional Engineering designation (P.Eng. with APEGA) required.
• Strong leadership and project management skills, with a track record of successfully managing and executing multiple assignments with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates strong initiative by proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and collaborating with others to implement creative, practical solutions.
• Creative individual with a desire to continuously learn and develop their own skills.
• Enthusiastic, highly motivated team player with good organizational and technical skills.
• Experience working with Val Nav, PEEP, Power
  
  BI, Excel, Accu Map, Well View, Avocet, Prod View.
• This role is based in Calgary with occasional field travel.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Ability to provide three satisfactory professional references and complete a satisfactory criminal background check.

• Great Team Environment
  • We do what is right for our environment, community and people.
  • We believe in equal employment opportunities and strive for a diverse workplace.
  • We celebrate and recognize our people.
• Top Tier Benefits Program
  • TAQA North offers a comprehensive benefits program. In addition to extended health, dental and vision, we offer a group savings plan, healthcare spending account and wellness plan.
  • We respect work/life balance and offer a robust vacation program including flex days.
  • We believe in giving back to our communities and offer volunteer days and a charity matching program.
• Growth Potential
  • TAQA North has field operations predominantly in Alberta that deliver production of approximately 80,000 barrels of oil equivalent/day.
• Sustainability
  • TAQA aims to be a low carbon power and water champion.
  • TAQA North is committed to being a safe and environmentally responsible producer.
  • TAQA North uses Acid Gas Injection (AGI) at the Crossfield plant to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.