Senior Field Optimization Engineer

Job summary

The Field Optimization Engineer supports asset-based teams by managing daily production optimization, artificial lift systems, and facility bottlenecking. They are responsible for identifying workover candidates, controlling operating costs, and ensuring safe, regulatory-compliant operations.

Job details

Whitecap Resources Inc. is a leading Canadian energy company committed to delivering reliable returns to shareholders through the responsible development of oil and natural gas assets in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. With a strong track record of profitable growth and a sustainable dividend, Whitecap delivers long-term value to investors, supported by investment-grade financial strength. Since September 2009, Whitecap has experienced remarkable growth, increasing production from 850 boe/d to over 365,000 boe/d. We have unconventional and conventional assets exclusively focused in Western Canada and the asset base includes the Weyburn EOR Project. As a majority owner and operator of the Weyburn EOR Project, annually we safely sequester approximately 1.5 million tonnes of CO2 making it a unique project within our portfolio. We currently employ 1,200 people, including our valued contract staff. At Whitecap, our corporate culture is entrepreneurial. We strive to create a culture of purpose and integrity where initiative and innovation are encouraged and valued. Our corporate philosophy allows us to develop skills, collaborate alongside our teammates, and ultimately have a fulfilling career. OVERVIEW The Field Optimization Engineer is an integral member of an asset-based, multi-disciplinary team providing support to Field Operations, Facility Engineering, and Operations Engineering. This role focuses on day-to-day production optimization, pipeline and facility bottlenecking, well workovers, and Operating Cost reduction initiatives. This position will report to the Team Lead, Field Optimization Engineering. RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL Primary contact for the Calgary Operations Engineers and Field Operations as it relates to base production; artificial lift, gathering systems, production optimization and operating costs Safety and Regulatory – ensure safe and compliant operations Cost Control – plan, track and optimize all capital and operating cost projects Program execution – liaise with Calgary Operations and Field Operations to identify risks to capital program and develop mitigation strategies PRODUCTION Optimize base production through monitoring of flowing pressures, plunger cycles, pump speeds, gas lift conditions and fluid levels Support growth production plans while minimizing impacts to base production Design and optimize artificial lift systems on new and existing wells Identify and support small facility projects to optimize well production WORKOVERS Identify workover candidates through production data analysis and failure trends Prepare well programs and raise AFEs for execution Manage artificial lift installations; serve as the on-call engineer during execution Review post-workover results, optimize well performance, and document lessons learned for continuous improvement OPERATING COSTS Understand area and well operating costs; focus on the controllable cost drivers Work within the team to improve operating costs through cost reduction or production improvement FACILITIES Identify optimization opportunities in gathering systems and facilities to support base and growth production, work with Field Operations and Facilities Engineering on scope and execution plan Liaise with Facility Engineer for project design and cost control QUALIFICATIONS Self-starter, hard working with a strong production and completions background Facility experience is beneficial but not a requirement Good communication skills and works well in a team environment This position is based in Whitecourt, Alberta

What you’ll do

The Field Optimization Engineer supports asset-based teams by managing daily production optimization, artificial lift systems, and facility bottlenecking. They are responsible for identifying workover candidates, controlling operating costs, and ensuring safe, regulatory-compliant operations.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a strong background in production and completions engineering. Experience with facility engineering is considered beneficial for this role.

Listed skills

• Cost Control · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Team Collaboration · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Production Optimization
• Artificial Lift
• Well Workovers
• Facility Engineering
• Operations Engineering
• Data Analysis
• Cost Control
• Regulatory Compliance
• Pipeline Management
• Project Management
• Completions
• Communication Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Risk Mitigation
• Communication
• Operations
• Strong Work Ethic
• Innovation
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Team Leadership
• Oil and Gas
• Self-Starter
• Bond Credit Rating
• Natural Gas
• Cost Reduction
• Profitable Growth
• Production Planning
• Facilities Engineering
• Operational Databases
• Project Design
• Production Improvement
• Operating Cost
• Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR)
• Oil Well Workover

Job areas

• Engineering
• Energy
• Manufacturing
• Optimization Engineer
• Production Engineer
• Industrial and Production Engineers
• Industrial Engineers