Production Engineer

Loyal Energy has an excellent opportunity for a Production Engineer. Based in Calgary, this position will report to the Manager, Operations. This position is a key member of the Loyal Operations Team and will be responsible for maximizing production and cash flow from all wells and waterflood projects in the assigned areas. Other responsibilities include managing routine well servicing, identifying and implementing operating cost reduction ideas, designing artificial lift equipment, involvement in abandonment activities and general regulatory activities.

Key Responsibilities

Lead production optimization efforts of all wells and infrastructure, identifying and recommending opportunities to increase production, enhance well recoveries, reduce operating expenses and apply innovative and cost-effective optimization
Develop and maintain strong and positive relationships with field staff through regular site visits, act as liaison between field and Calgary office
Conduct periodic well reviews to troubleshoot off trend performance; work closely with exploit engineer to review subsurface issues affecting well performance
Identify, recommend and provide engineering support for projects aimed at reducing operating expenses, while working closely with field operations
Assist with the design, procurement, set up, monitoring, and optimization of production equipment
Assist with the operations group in the design of facilities and completions
Manage and coordinate routine well servicing, recommend process changes as needed to ensure efficiencies and provide support for workovers and program execution
Liaise with production accounting, marketing, JV and land as required to proactively resolve issues impacting production volumes
Track and report artificial lift equipment failures and field production downtime, conducting root cause analysis and making recommendations as needed
Monitor production testing compliance and test accuracy; ensure current regulatory requirements are met for new and existing wells
Conduct routine production surveillance of competitor’s wells
Provide production engineering support, lead or coordinate planning and execution of other special projects as required
Support and recommend initiatives aimed at improving capital efficiencies of future wells
Support ongoing M&A initiatives as required

Essential Experience & Skills

Minimum of 10+ years Operations or Production Engineering experience
Facility Engineering experience would be a significant asset
Software experience in Geoscout, Prodman, , Excel, Powerpoint, XSPOC (Pump off controllers), S-Rod, IRP 7 training, Zed-i
Must be able to work collaboratively
Professional, team player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain partnerships
Detail oriented, logic based decision making, critical thinking, adaptable to change, project management and ability to manage multiple priorities
Effective verbal and written communication skills with acute attention to detail
Strategic thinker with exemplary analytical problem solving skills and capacity to identify information and resources needed to complete tasks
Exceptional organizational and time management skills, ability to multi-task and manage priorities in a deadline driven environment

Education

Bachelor Science in Engineering or Diploma in Engineering Technology

Attributes & Characteristics

Open and honest team player
Positive and engaging personality
Flexible, influential and assertive when required
Can provide leadership in engineering activities
Loyal Energy is a rapidly growing Junior Oil & Gas Company.  Our work atmosphere is fast paced, collaborative, dynamic and exciting.  We maintain a safety first objective in all our activities and conduct ourselves in a manner that protects the health and safety of all of our employees, contractors and the public.

Interested parties can submit resume to Careers@loyalpetroleum.com