Contract IOC Optimization Specialist
About the role
Description
This is a contract assignment located in our Grande Prairie office, working a shift of 4 days on, 3 day off, 10 hour per day.
Responsibilities
Monitor, analyze, and optimize oil and gas well performance using real-time surveillance systems, production data, and advanced optimization tools. Support and execute artificial lift optimization strategies, including setpoint adjustments, cycle-time optimization, performance analysis, and troubleshooting of plunger lift, rod pump, and gas lift systems. Identify, evaluate, and prioritize artificial lift candidates to maximize production, improve operating efficiency, and enhance well economics. Collaborate with Production Engineers, Field Operations, Maintenance personnel, and Field Optimization teams to develop and implement production enhancement opportunities and artificial lift solutions. Foster strong working relationships with field personnel and engineering teams to identify, investigate, and resolve operational, maintenance, and production performance issues. Ensure optimization initiatives, well interventions, and key operational activities are properly documented, tracked, and communicated to stakeholders. Actively participate in Conventional Well Review processes, providing technical recommendations, production insights, and economic justification for optimization, maintenance, and capital projects. Provide mentorship and technical guidance to team members in areas of expertise while promoting knowledge sharing, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the organization.
Qualifications
Must be legally authorized to work in Canada
Local Candidates only or in close surrounding area Must have a valid Class 5 driver's license Technical diploma would be considered an asset. A minimum of a High School Diploma is required Minimum of 7 years’ experience in the oil & gas industry with experience in optimizing and operating artificial lift systems including plunger lift and rod pump. Strong understanding of SCADA systems and the other various devices that are situated within the IOC (Cygnet, XSPOC, etc.)
Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and TEAMS
Self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and TEAMS Professional and effective verbal and written communication skills Provide mentorship and technical guidance to team members in areas of expertise while promoting knowledge sharing, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the organization. Experience with plant and facility operations, monitoring and surveillance would be considered an asset
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About Petroplan
Petroplan is the trusted global recruitment solutions partner for clients and professionals in the oil, gas and energy sector. Our mission is to explore with you, seeking optimum talent solutions for our clients and the very best opportunities for our candidates.
Bringing over 40 years' experience, providing experts and professionals into roles across the energy sector from Engineering, Exploration and Production, O&M projects to Corporate & Commercial. Specialist industry & technical knowledge makes our team true experts.
10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.
Led today by a predominantly female Board of Directors who provide strong leadership and demand consistency of service to ensure clients receive unrivalled service levels and quality candidates to meet their specific needs. This leadership ethos is underpinned by a positive and client led management structure.
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Contract IOC Optimization Specialist
About the role
Description
This is a contract assignment located in our Grande Prairie office, working a shift of 4 days on, 3 day off, 10 hour per day.
Responsibilities
Monitor, analyze, and optimize oil and gas well performance using real-time surveillance systems, production data, and advanced optimization tools. Support and execute artificial lift optimization strategies, including setpoint adjustments, cycle-time optimization, performance analysis, and troubleshooting of plunger lift, rod pump, and gas lift systems. Identify, evaluate, and prioritize artificial lift candidates to maximize production, improve operating efficiency, and enhance well economics. Collaborate with Production Engineers, Field Operations, Maintenance personnel, and Field Optimization teams to develop and implement production enhancement opportunities and artificial lift solutions. Foster strong working relationships with field personnel and engineering teams to identify, investigate, and resolve operational, maintenance, and production performance issues. Ensure optimization initiatives, well interventions, and key operational activities are properly documented, tracked, and communicated to stakeholders. Actively participate in Conventional Well Review processes, providing technical recommendations, production insights, and economic justification for optimization, maintenance, and capital projects. Provide mentorship and technical guidance to team members in areas of expertise while promoting knowledge sharing, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the organization.
Qualifications
Must be legally authorized to work in Canada
Local Candidates only or in close surrounding area Must have a valid Class 5 driver's license Technical diploma would be considered an asset. A minimum of a High School Diploma is required Minimum of 7 years’ experience in the oil & gas industry with experience in optimizing and operating artificial lift systems including plunger lift and rod pump. Strong understanding of SCADA systems and the other various devices that are situated within the IOC (Cygnet, XSPOC, etc.)
Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and TEAMS
Self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and TEAMS Professional and effective verbal and written communication skills Provide mentorship and technical guidance to team members in areas of expertise while promoting knowledge sharing, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the organization. Experience with plant and facility operations, monitoring and surveillance would be considered an asset
Not the right fit? Search for Contract IOC Optimization Specialist jobs in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
About Petroplan
Petroplan is the trusted global recruitment solutions partner for clients and professionals in the oil, gas and energy sector. Our mission is to explore with you, seeking optimum talent solutions for our clients and the very best opportunities for our candidates.
Bringing over 40 years' experience, providing experts and professionals into roles across the energy sector from Engineering, Exploration and Production, O&M projects to Corporate & Commercial. Specialist industry & technical knowledge makes our team true experts.
10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.
Led today by a predominantly female Board of Directors who provide strong leadership and demand consistency of service to ensure clients receive unrivalled service levels and quality candidates to meet their specific needs. This leadership ethos is underpinned by a positive and client led management structure.