Senior Production Engineer

Cenovus Energy•Calgary, AB

About The Position

Cenovus Energy and the Foster Creek team are seeking a Senior Production Engineer/Technologist to play a key role in optimizing the performance of one of North America’s leading SAGD operations. In this position, you will work within a multidisciplinary team to drive production growth, maximize reserve recovery, and improve steam efficiency across approximately 50 SAGD well pairs. This is an opportunity for a highly motivated and technically strong engineer to influence both day-to-day operations and long-term strategic initiatives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The successful candidate will combine strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands, lead cross-functional initiatives, and deliver operational excellence.

Requirements

Legally authorized to work in Canada
Professional Engineering designation (P.Eng.) or Engineering Diploma required with 8+ years of engineering experience in the oil and gas industry, preferably within SAGD operations
Field operations experience and/or experience in production, reservoir, development, or completions engineering associated with SAGD well pairs and thermal facilities is considered a strong asset
Strong understanding of SAGD operations, artificial lift systems (including ESPs), and related surface facilities, with familiarity in PFDs, P&IDs, and subsurface disciplines
Demonstrated analytical and technical capabilities, including experience with data manipulation, visualization, PI systems, and Power BI
Self-motivated and adaptable problem solver with strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder engagement skills, with occasional travel to site required

Responsibilities

Optimize operations and production for ~50 SAGD well pairs, including improving reservoir conformance, designing producer/injector completions, managing ESP performance (run life, sizing/design, etc.), developing operating strategies (ESP setpoints, steam/gas injection rates, pressure targets), and ensuring data quality (well tests, operating data).
Support completions designs and operating strategies for new well pads.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (Completions & Well Servicing, Operations, Process Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, Geology) to identify and execute value-add opportunities.
Lead side projects or SME initiatives, such as automation projects, DTS or ESP strategy development, metering & well testing improvements, data science and visualization, well integrity management, source & disposal wells, and inactive well management.
Drive safe, efficient production while minimizing SOR within facility constraints.
Identify gaps and deliver strategic projects that support broader Production Engineering goals.