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The objective of this position is to provide reservoir engineering and simulation support to the development of [Company]’s oil sands assets by using SAGD, solvent co-injection and/or other novel thermal recovery technologies. While this position will report directly to Manager, Reservoir Studies, he/she may also be seconded to other Division or Department on a short-term basis.
Job description
- Contribute to the success of our projects by working effectively in a team environment with Geology, Geophysics and other Engineering disciplines
- Conduct numerical modeling, subsurface studies and exploitation planning
- Generate production forecasts using reservoir simulation, production analysis and other reservoir engineering techniques
- Optimize well pattern layouts, development sequences and well placement
- Formulate fit for purpose reservoir surveillance plans to collect reservoir data
- Analyze subsurface and surface field data to obtain key reservoir/well performance parameters
- Perform regional studies (including analyzing competitor public data) to improve understanding of the SAGD process
- Generate risked OBIP, production profiles, recoverable volumes for reservoir management. Participate in the reserve booking process including the evaluation, documentation, presentation and the reporting steps
- Liaison with external partners and regulatory agencies. Support regulatory processes including technical justifications to the regulator and offsetting operators
- Formulate and implement laboratory data acquisition programs including costing and vendor selection
- As an asset team member, actively participate in revising development plans and capital cost forecasts as required
- Provide input to economic evaluations, new land acquisition and joint venture opportunities as required
- Assist in mentoring less experienced Engineers, EITs and intern students
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
- APEGGA membership (P.Eng. designation) is required
- 8+ years experience in reservoir engineering and related experience working within an integrated team including Geology, Geophysics and other Engineering disciplines
- Exposure to the SAGD development process is required
- Reservoir experience in thermal recovery of bitumen is required
- Exposure to steam solvent co-injection and/or Gas-Over-Bitumen is preferred
- Experience with STARS, Exotherm or Eclipse Thermal simulation is required
- The candidate must exhibit a pragmatic approach and strong subsurface technical management skills. It will be necessary for the candidate on occasion to operate under varying timelines and generate recommendations often using poor quality, conflicting, and/or non-existent data
- The candidate must be a self-starter and be able to handle multiple projects at multiple phases, concurrently
We offer
We offer competitive salaries, bonuses, pension, stock savings, personal day off and vacation programs, comprehensive benefits and insurance package and training and development programs. [Company] promotes diversity in terms of gender, age and culture.
Personal qualities
You must be a self-starter and be able to handle multiple projects at multiple phases, concurrently. We are looking for individuals who possess the following qualities:
- Conscientious
- Flexible
- Accurate
- Enthusiastic
- Good communication skills
- Take initiative
- Determined
- Result oriented
- Structured
- Independent
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