Completions Engineer

Completions Engineer The Completions Engineer – Onshore is a key role responsible for serving as the liaison between the Completions group and its internal clients. The Completions Engineer is responsible for engineering, cost estimating, and programming well-related work across the Wells Onshore portfolio.
The Engineer works collaboratively with the respective Completions Superintendent to manage projects safely and efficiently. This role designs and supports the implementation of operational and technical requirements critical to the execution of completions operations throughout the Wells Onshore portfolio. The position also participates in industry gatherings, mentors others, and contributes to Completions group initiatives.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
Lead Opex work, pump replacements, casing cut-downs, re-establishments, and decommissioning on wells in and around the Fort Hills, Syncrude, and Base Plant operating mine areas.
Lead completion, workover, and evaluation well work on winter wells surrounding the Fort Hills, Syncrude, and Base Plant operating mine areas and the Lewis property area.
Design and program Electric Submersible Pump (ESP) replacement, well suspension, well re-entry, abandonment, and winter program well completion and workover programs for both vertical and horizontal wells.
Develop engineering programs relating to well kill procedures, service rig operations, ESP replacement, downhole instrumentation deployment, inventory management, ESP installation, coiled tubing operations, electric wireline, slickline, swabbing, injection testing, production testing, downhole abandonment, wellhead installation, and OCTG design and installation.
Maintain KPI reporting for casing cut-down, re-establishment, decommissioning, and winter program operations.
Implement, steward, analyze, and improve ongoing mine Opex well work operations and new well and winter well completions designs as they evolve for both active execution wells and future well projects.
Work closely with completions operations and field personnel to optimize downhole operations.
Provide technical and advisory support for internal client groups and work with them to understand and define the scope of work.
Select and liaise with vendors to coordinate materials and services.
Work with the integrated team to understand mine development and winter program schedules to arrange long-lead items, schedule operations, and plan for execution.
Participate in industry gatherings, network with other SAGD operator completions professionals, and contribute to completions-related initiatives within In Situ.
Understand financial processes and support supply chain and project controls requirements to effectively manage the financial aspects of completions-related projects.
Support the Environment, Health, and Safety (EH&S) program and Operational Excellence Management System (OEMS) development.
Conduct regular field visits to learn completions operations, build relationships with field operations personnel, understand operational processes, gain practical operations knowledge, and support programs and projects.
QUALIFICATIONS
A keen interest in completions with a desire to learn about downhole operations.
A Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
Registered or immediately eligible for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) as a Professional Engineer.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
A continuous improvement mindset with the curiosity to seek greater knowledge and understanding of workplace systems, processes, and hazards.
Clear and concise oral and written communication skills, good presentation skills, strong organizational abilities, and the ability to be a positive influence, collaborative, and accountable.
Familiarity with SAP and Wellview.
Alignment with organizational values.
Experience selecting and liaising with vendors to coordinate materials and services.
Ability to work collaboratively with completions operations and field personnel to optimize downhole operations.
A flexible mindset to enable success in a reactive, fast-paced mining environment.
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