Business Development Engineer

Job summary

Provide subject matter expertise to maximize the value of the Canadian royalty asset portfolio through the evaluation of acquisition targets and deal proposals. Create economic models and deliver bid recommendations to executive management and the Board of Directors.

Job details

Responsibilities: Functional expert providing subject matter expertise to the team to maximize the value of the Canadian royalty asset portfolio; Work collaboratively with the other disciplines to evaluate inbound deal proposals as well as internally generated acquisition targets; Create development models and economic analysis to determine appropriate bid levels; Collaborate with Geology, Land and Finance staff to develop bid recommendation presentations; Deliver and defend bid recommendations to the Executive Management and the Board of Directors; Leverage large data sets quickly and efficiently to provide recommendations on acquisition opportunities; Work collaboratively to identify and support asset optimization strategies; Provide engineering input into reserves evaluation and production forecasts; Monitor Industry activity, participate in the formulation strategy for acquisition targets. Qualifications: B.Sc. in Engineering with 5+ years of oil and gas industry experience, with a strong background in identifying and evaluating acquisition opportunities; Significant direct business development experience; flexible and adaptable to meet critical deadlines, while managing multiple priorities; Broad understanding and knowledge of Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin plays and trends; Capable research skills to analyze and integrate incomplete datasets as part of asset evaluations; Strong computer skills with experience using: GeoScout, Spotfire, Microsoft Office and Value Navigator (or other reserves/economic modelling software); Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams: Geology, Land, Finance, Investor Relations and Management; Excellent written, oral, organizational and people skills; ability to communicate highly technical details effectively and succinctly; Insatiable curiosity, creativity and a drive for continuous improvement are preferred personality traits; Current membership with APEGA and a P. Eng. Designation would be considered an asset. Additional Requirements/Information: All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application Additional Working Conditions: Hybrid Work Program Information - We understand the way we do our work has changed, and our employees are looking for flexibility with a blend of in-office and remote work. Freehold currently has a hybrid work program in place allowing us to live, learn and adapt in a way that works for our business and our employees. What does our hybrid work program look like? Combination of in-office and remote work: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday are core in-office workdays, Monday and Friday in-office or remote based on your preference Flexible work hours, while committing to being available during our core hours of 9:00am – 3:00pm If you choose to participate in the hybrid work program, you will: Be provided with a Freehold computer or laptop when working in the office Require access to a personal computer when working from home Benefits: Comprehensive Group Benefits program Health and Wellness spending account Employee & Family Assistance Program Employee savings plan Flex day program Hybrid work program Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Committed to attracting and retaining diverse employees, Freehold Royalties will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working environment that is welcoming and promotes diversity of thought, inclusivity, and equity. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Provide subject matter expertise to maximize the value of the Canadian royalty asset portfolio through the evaluation of acquisition targets and deal proposals. Create economic models and deliver bid recommendations to executive management and the Board of Directors.

Requirements

Requires a B.Sc. in Engineering with over 5 years of oil and gas industry experience and a strong background in business development. Proficiency in GeoScout, Spotfire, and economic modelling software is required, with a P.Eng. designation considered an asset.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Group Benefits program • Health and Wellness spending account • Employee & Family Assistance Program • Employee savings plan • Flex day program • Hybrid work program

Listed skills

• Collaboration · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Business Development
• Economic Analysis
• Asset Evaluation
• Reserves Evaluation
• Production Forecasting
• Data Analysis
• GeoScout
• Spotfire
• Value Navigator
• Microsoft Office
• Project Management
• Technical Communication
• Collaboration
• Strategic Planning
• Research Skills

Job areas

• Engineering
• Energy
• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Data & Analytics