Thermal Production Engineer

Key Accountabilities

• Job location: Calgary, Alberta
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Work directly with operations to execute depletion strategies to maximize the value of the asset
• Daily surveillance and troubleshooting of operating Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD), Steam Flood (SF) and/or Cyclic Steam Stimulation (CSS) wells to ensure safe, reliable, compliant and cost‑effective operations
• Identify and propose opportunities to optimize production and reduce operating costs
• Develop, maintain, and monitor well and formation integrity programs
• Evaluate, recommend, plan and execute on well work overs
• Participate in the planning of new development phases, with the opportunity for career progression into a Production Development role

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Mechanical, Energy, or Petroleum Engineering preferred
• 3+ years of engineering experience; with APEGA registration as a P.Eng. or EIT (junior or intermediate petroleum industry experience is an asset)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and enthusiastic about data analytics & visualization; any experience with software, such as Excel VBA, Tableau, Power BI, Python, is beneficial
• Knowledge of related disciplines would be an asset:
  • Drilling, completions and facilities engineering
  • Artificial lift systems (e.g. rod pumps, gas lift and ESP systems)
  • Subsurface wellbore design
  • Thermodynamics and fluid dynamics
• A team player who enjoys problem solving, and driven and eager to learn, with excellent communication and organization skills
• Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent

• Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Access to online learning platforms for continuous learning and development
• Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays

All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.