Junior Support Role - Abandonment Engineering

Vertex Resource Group•Calgary, AB

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Junior Abandonment Engineering Support role provides technical and administrative assistance to the engineering team in the planning and execution of well abandonment projects. Working under the supervision of senior engineers and project managers, this position develops a strong understanding of AER regulatory requirements, well integrity, and asset retirement while contributing to the successful delivery of closure programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geoscience, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Experience with programming and automation, particularly Python, for engineering applications and data analysis.

Nice To Haves

EIT designation or eligibility for registration with APEGA is considered an asset.
TT designation or eligibility for registration with ASET is considered an asset.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and experience with advanced formulas or VBA is considered an asset.
Familiarity with industry software such as geoSCOUT, AccuMap, Petrinex, and AER OneStop is considered an asset.
Eagerness to learn Alberta well abandonment regulations, engineering practices, and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation of well abandonment programs in accordance with AER directives and industry best practices.
Review well files, drilling and completion records, production history, and offset well data.
Identify formation tops, porous zones, and protected intervals using geological and well log data.
Prepare regulatory applications, technical reports, engineering assessments, and supporting documentation.
Support project scheduling, cost tracking, and contractor coordination.
Maintain project databases and ensure accurate record keeping.
Assist with quality assurance reviews of field reports, pressure tests, cementing operations, and abandonment documentation.
Provide engineering support during field operations as required.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and the development of engineering standards, procedures, and automation tools.
Utilize programming and automation, particularly Python, to improve engineering workflows, analyze data, automate repetitive tasks, and develop internal tools where applicable.