Production Engineer

Saturn Oil & Gas Inc. is a growing Canadian energy company focused on generating positive shareholder returns through the continued responsible development of high-quality, light oil weighted assets, supported by an acquisition strategy that targets highly accretive, complementary opportunities. We have assembled an attractive portfolio of free-cash flowing, low-decline operated assets in Central Alberta, Southeastern Saskatchewan and West Central Saskatchewan that provide a deep inventory of long-term economic drilling opportunities across multiple zones. With an unwavering commitment to building an entrepreneurial and ESG-focused culture, Saturn’s goal is to increase per share reserves, production and cash flow at an attractive return on invested capital. We proudly integrate the protection of the environment, ethical and fair treatment of our employees and stakeholders, and strive to be at the forefront of what it means to be a good corporate citizen.

Saturn has an opportunity for a full time Production Engineer based in the Calgary, Alberta office. Reporting to the Manager, Production Engineering, the Production Engineer will analyze, design, and implement optimal production and optimization strategies for the Flat Lake area.

Some specific duties, and responsibilities of the Production Engineer include, but are not limited to:

• Monitor, troubleshoot and optimize wells and facilities on a daily basis
• Design, source and implement artificial lift systems to optimize production
• Optimize and debottleneck facilities, compressors and pipeline networks in collaboration with field operations and facilities engineers
• Identify, evaluate, and implement OPEX reduction and production optimization projects
• Prepare, evaluate and communicate project economics
• Work with all disciplines to ensure new production is brought online on time, on target and on cost
• Be the primary contact between field and Calgary staff and provide exemplary technical support to field operations
• Collaborate with measurement, operations and production accounting to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Conduct all operations in compliance with safety and regulatory requirements
• Routine reporting and forecasting on production, cashflow and OPEX within your area
• Additional responsibilities as required.
  
  

Candidates for this position will possess the following qualifications and competencies:

• APEGA or ASET member in good standing
• 5+ years of experience in the petroleum industry
• Experience with all forms of artificial lift including candidate analysis and optimization
• Self motivated, professional team player with strong attention to detail, and proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects successfully
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and Excel skills
• Ability to make regular trips to the field
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance
• Solid knowledge of completions, workovers and abandonments
• Software experience in GeoScout, PVR, Prodview, Pipesim, MBI, SRod, Excel, Powerpoint, Power BI
• Field experience in production operations, facilities and workover operations is recommended.
  
  

If you or anyone you know is a qualified candidate and interested in this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume.

Saturn’s people drive our success. We offer an inclusive work environment where we embrace a diversity of people, thinking and ideas and a culture that supports personal and professional development. We want to thank all applicants for their interest in this role, however, only those considered for interviews will be contacted .