Field Engineer or Field Technologist (depending on the qualified candidate)

Whitecap Resources Inc. (“Whitecap”) is an oil-weighted growth company that pays a monthly cash dividend to its shareholders while being recognized for storing more CO2 annually than we emit corporately.

Due to Whitecap’s continued growth, we are accepting applications for the following position:

Job Title:                             Field Engineer or Field Technologist (depending on the qualified candidate)

Location:                             Grande Prairie, AB area

Employment Type:          Full-time, Salary Position

Reporting to:                     Operations Manager, West Division

Position Overview:

The Field Engineer / Technologist works closely with area Operations Engineers and Facilities Engineers in Calgary, AB, and the Field Production team (Superintendents, Foremen, Lead Operators, and Operators).  The role requires strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to effectively manage a variety of projects within the Whitecap Unconventional asset team (Montney).  The position is field based (Grande Prairie) and requires frequent time in the various field locations, as well as occasional time in Calgary, AB.

Key Job Accountabilities:

–  Production & Operating Costs:

–  Monitor well production, pipeline system pressures, and artificial lift to maximize production.  Identify areas for optimization, perform economic analysis, and execute on opportunities.

–   Manage optimization budget and targets.

–   Identify workover and facility projects to optimize production and reduce OPEX.

–   Perform pipeline model simulations using PipeSim.

–   Maintain current and high-quality data in our field data capture system (fluid levels, pressures, and tests).

–   Work with our Field Operators and Operations Engineers to identify and execute on initiatives to reduce operating costs.

–   Liaise with 3rd party stakeholders as required (partners, gas processors, and vendors).

·   Well Servicing:

–   Review well failures and use data analytics tools to improve artificial lift run life and identify design change opportunities.

–   Prepare workover programs and artificial lift evaluations.

–   Work with our Operations Engineers to coordinate well servicing activities.

–    Record workover follow-up data (fluid levels, chemical programs, and optimization).

·    Capital Projects / New Drills

–   Assist our Operations Engineers, as required, to plan and execute capital programs and pad operations.

–   Procure used/surplus equipment, as required.

–   Work with our Facilities team to handle field-level MOC’s.

Primary Experience and Skills:

·    BSc Eng. preferred with 8 – 15 years of experience.

·    APEGA or ASET accreditation is required.

·    Familiarity with these software applications is an asset:  Geoscout, PipeSim, WinGLUE, SROD

·    Self-starter with a solid production and completions background.

·    Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

·    Organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multi-task and manage changing priorities in an active environment.

·    Pays attention to details and has strong communication skills (verbal and written).

·    A high level of integrity, honesty, and professionalism.

·    Must be able to work in Canada

Our Offer:

·         Annual salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

·         Eligible to participate in our long and short-term incentive programs.

·         Use of a company vehicle.

·         Employee Share Savings Plan

·         Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes Health and Wellness Spending Accounts

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified applicants may submit their cover letter and resume in confidence by 4:00 PM MDT Friday, August 18, 2023, via:

Email:    careers@wcap.ca  (Please indicate the position title in the subject line of your email)

Mail:      Whitecap Resources Inc.

Attention:  Director, Corporate Services

3800, 525 – 8th Avenue SW

Calgary, AB T2P 1G1

We thank you for your interest, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

All applications will be managed with discretion and confidentiality.