Director, Reservoir & Production Engineering

Job summary

Lead the subsurface engineering team in developing and optimizing resource assets through reservoir modelling and production strategies. Provide technical oversight for pilot and commercial operations while managing budgets and regulatory compliance.

Job details

Director, Reservoir & Production Engineering Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Travel Requirements: Occasional travel required to support pilot projects, field operations, and commercial development activities. Reporting To: Vice President, Development Position Summary The Director, Reservoir & Production Engineering is responsible for leading the client's subsurface engineering team in the development and optimization of its resource assets. Reporting to the Vice President, Development, this role works closely with the Director, Geosciences to advance development planning, reservoir modelling, resource evaluation and reporting, and production strategies, including well design and artificial lift systems. The position provides technical leadership across reservoir and production engineering disciplines while supporting ongoing pilot, demonstration, and commercial operations. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership capabilities, extensive subsurface engineering expertise, and a proven ability to build and lead high-performing technical teams. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy Lead the Reservoir & Production Engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance the client's development strategy and maximize asset value. Provide technical direction and oversight for subsurface engineering activities. Represent the client in technical forums, industry engagements, and regulatory discussions. Reservoir Engineering Lead type curve development, production forecasting, and economic evaluations to support resource and reserve assessments. Direct the development, calibration, and continuous refinement of static and dynamic reservoir simulation models for resource evaluation and field development planning. Oversee well test planning, analysis, and interpretation. Support the advancement of field development plans through data-driven reservoir management practices. Production Engineering Lead the optimization of injection and production well designs, including artificial lift systems and production strategies. Provide technical support for pilot, demonstration, and commercial operations. Identify opportunities to enhance well performance, operational efficiency, and resource recovery. Reporting & Risk Management Oversee resource and reserve evaluations and collaborate with Qualified Persons on regulatory and technical reporting, including NI 43-101 requirements where applicable. Develop and manage the annual subsurface budget, including expenditure tracking and variance reporting. Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements related to subsurface operations. Identify and manage technical risks associated with development planning and operational activities. Team Development & Mentorship Recruit, develop, and mentor a high-performing team of engineering professionals. Foster knowledge sharing, cross-functional collaboration, and ongoing professional development. Manage and coordinate the work of external consultants, contractors, and subject matter experts. Build organizational capability to support long-term growth and development objectives. Qualifications & Experience Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in good standing with APEGA or eligible for registration. Minimum 10 years of engineering experience within the upstream energy sector or related resource development industries. Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams. Strong technical expertise in subsurface engineering, including hands-on reservoir and production engineering experience. Experience with unconventional reservoirs, waterflooding, enhanced oil recovery (EOR), and/or lithium brine resource development is considered an asset. Key Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making. Demonstrated leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while managing multiple priorities. Strategic mindset with the ability to align technical decisions with broader business objectives. Strong commercial acumen and understanding of the economic drivers of resource development. Commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Proven ability to influence outcomes and drive cross-functional collaboration across technical and operational teams.

What you’ll do

Lead the subsurface engineering team in developing and optimizing resource assets through reservoir modelling and production strategies. Provide technical oversight for pilot and commercial operations while managing budgets and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Requires a Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with at least 10 years of upstream energy experience and 5 years of leadership experience. Expertise in subsurface engineering and experience with unconventional reservoirs or EOR is highly valued.

Listed skills

• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Reservoir Engineering
• Production Engineering
• Subsurface Engineering
• Resource Evaluation
• Reservoir Simulation
• Well Design
• Artificial Lift Systems
• Production Forecasting
• Economic Evaluation
• Technical Leadership
• Stakeholder Management
• Budget Management
• Regulatory Reporting
• Risk Management
• Team Mentorship
• Project Management

Job areas

• Engineering
• Energy
• Management & Leadership
• Science & Research