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Completions Engineer

Calgary, Alberta
Mid Level
full_time

About the role

Parallax is seeking a Completions Engineer who will be responsible for designing, executing, and optimizing completions operations across current and future plays. Working closely with cross-functional teams, this role ensures safe, efficient, and cost-effective completions, with a focus on technical excellence and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a key technical advisor to management on all completion engineering matters.
  • Develop completion designs, perform day-to-day completions operations surveillance, and evaluate completions program effectiveness.
  • Ensure safe, effective, and cost-conscious operations while promoting a culture of high performance.
  • Collaborate with drilling and production teams to efficiently design and execute Duvernay operations.
  • Apply innovative and practical completion solutions to maximize productivity and value.
  • Prepare completion procedures for multistage horizontal wells.
  • Identify and procure appropriate completion/stimulation equipment; participate in vendor selection and performance monitoring.
  • Provide completions specifications and designs to optimize asset development plans.
  • Plan lease layouts in coordination with land, drilling, production, facilities, and construction teams.
  • Work with water infrastructure and conveyance teams to design water routing strategies.
  • Support fracture planning zone guidance for AER Directive 83.
  • Ensure compliance with AER regulatory requirements and address related issues.
  • Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure project proposals, reviews, and recommendations yield maximum value.
  • Coordinate and participate in regular field, pad, and well reviews.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering; registered P. Eng with APEGA.
  • 10+ years of completions engineering experience, preferably with both intermediate and junior operators.
  • Strong familiarity with Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) directives and regulations.
  • Practical knowledge in hydraulic fracturing, water logistics, and production operations.
  • Proficiency with industry tools such as Petrosight and Geoscout.
  • Experience working in the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin, with a focus on light oil development.
  • Strong project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Collaborative, self-motivated, and results-driven with a focus on innovation and efficiency.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.

About Parallax Energy Operating Inc.

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If you’re drawn to a dynamic, growing company that values innovation and fosters a culture of loyalty, integrity, and respect, we’d love to hear from you. Parallax Energy (Parallax) is an oil and gas company with a consolidated position in the Duvernay. Our focused land holdings, proprietary infrastructure, and close proximity to key service markets position us as one of the industry's most cost-efficient producers. Our guiding principle is clear: “We honor our commitments and always strive to do the right thing.” This unwavering dedication to integrity shapes every aspect of our business.