Reporting to the Manager, Production Engineering, the Completions Engineer will work closely with the D&C Manager, Superintendent and associated asset teams to support projects related to development and production of unconventional gas for PetroChina Canada.
Accountabilities:
The accountabilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Assist in the development of technical designs and programs:
- Assist in the design, development and execution of horizontal tight reservoir well completions, focusing on multi-stage fracture stimulation, logistics to optimize safety and efficiency, well bore hydraulics, tubular/connections, instrumentation requirements, artificial lift designs and selection, and wellhead designs
- Identify and recommend new technology and opportunities
- Prepare well completions and intervention programs and cost estimates
- Participate in the CWOP (Complete Well on Paper) review and develop risk analysis to mitigate risk
- Develop technical specifications for procurement packages for completion materials and services. Review quotations, bid packages and provide recommendations for awarding work
- Work with multi-disciplinary teams (G&G, hydrogeology, reservoir, drilling, facilities, operations and regulatory personnel) to support project development plans and execution
- Consult with field operations staff and management with regards to the proposed completion design and provide guidance and technical expertise to support well intervention work
- Monitor and manage budget, timelines, compliance and scope:
- Monitor the execution of field projects to ensure compliance to company standards, Alberta OH&S, ERCB and Alberta Environment regulations
- Manage scope changes including documentation and approval as required, and discuss with the appropriate team members
- Coordinate daily morning completions meetings associated to assigned projects
- Review cost and operational data and develop end-of-well reports as required
- Review and manage quality and accuracy of Wellview completion data and reports
- Review, assist and report on all completions activity:
- Ensure all completions materials equipment and services are planned ahead and organized in advance of undertaking field work
- Review daily activity with Well Superintendent and for the coordination of daily morning completions meetings with team members
- Make periodic field trips to review well activities with onsite operations staff and services
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required
- Registered with APEGA
- 7+ years’ completions engineering experience with unconventional gas completions, workover, operations and gas plant facilities
- Dedicated to managing Health, Safety and Environment
- Well versed in and adaptable to learning computer applications
- Ability to develop/administer various technical and cost reports
- Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships with multiple groups
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities; capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Adoption and demonstration of PCC Values (Honourable, Unified, Passionate, Accountable)
To apply for this job please visit petrochinacanada.startdate.ca.