Completions & Workovers Engineer

Detailed Job Description

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 oftechnical programs related to completions and workovers :
• Responsible to support the design, development and execution programming andplanning of horizontal tight reservoirwell completions, focusing on multi-stagefracture stimulation, logistics to optimize safety and efficiency, wellbore hydraulics, tubular / connections, instrumentation requirements, workoverdesigns and selection, and wellhead designs
• Identify and recommend new technology andopportunities for cost optimization without sacrificing program effectiveness
• Provide technical / engineering support for wellintervention programs and cost estimates
• Develop and support technical specifications,work scopes and evaluations for procurement packages for completion materialsand services and review quotations, bid packages and provide recommendationsfor awarding work
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams within theAsset and extended teams to support project development plans and execution
• Support, monitor, and interface with fieldoperations staff regarding the proposed completion design and provide guidanceand technical expertise to support well intervention work
• Monitor and manage program / projects budget,timelines, compliance and scope :
• Monitor the execution of field projects toensure compliance to company Policies and standards, Alberta OH&S, ERCB andAlberta Environment regulations
• Support and develop scope changes includingdocumentation and approval as required, and discuss with the appropriate teammembers
• Review cost and operational data and developend-of-project reports as required
• Review and manage quality and accuracy ofWellview completion data and reports
• Support SCM process as necessary includingcloseout activities
• Review, assist and report on all completionand workover activities :
• Ensure all completions materials equipment andservices are planned ahead and organized in advance of undertaking field work
• Review daily activity with Well Superintendentand for the coordination of daily morning completions meetings with teammembers
• Makeperiodic fieldtrips to review well activities with onsite operations staff and servicevendors

Qualifications :

• 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)

About Us

PetroChina Canada (PCC) is awholly owned subsidiary of PetroChina Company Limited which is partially owned by China National Petroleum Corporation(CNPC), a state-owned enterprise.

CNPCis China's largest oil company and the world's third largest oil company,operating 91 energy-related projects in over 35 countries and regions.

PCC hasinvested billions of dollars in an asset-rich portfolio of upstream, midstreamand downstream operations. In Alberta, this includes our MacKay River and Doveroilsands projects, Duvernay Shale Gas and a 50% interest in the Grand RapidsPipeline.

In British Columbia, we hold joint venture interests in theGroundbirch tight gas project and LNG Canada.