Completions Engineer

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)