Specialist Reservoir Engineer
About The Position
At Suncor, we produce and provide energy. When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work. Are you an experienced SAGD Reservoir Engineer looking to play a key role in one of the world’s leading in situ thermal assets? As a Calgary-based Senior Reservoir Engineer supporting our Firebag SAGD operations, you will provide reservoir management and optimization leadership to drive safe, reliable, and efficient well and pad performance. You will work closely with our Production, Operations, Geoscience, and Development teams to maximize recovery and enhance overall asset value.
Requirements
- 12+ years of experience with a focus in Thermal SAGD within the oil and gas industry
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Petroleum, Chemical, or Mechanical)
- Registered or immediately eligible for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)
- Demonstrated knowledge of data analytics and use/development of digital solutions (PowerBI, programming, modelling software, etc.)
- Expert in SAGD recovery mechanisms, conformance, and thermal reservoir behavior
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary and field-based teams
Nice To Haves
- Strong written and verbal communication, self-motivated, critical thinking, and having an innovative mindset are an asset
Responsibilities
- Analyze well performance trends, pressure data, temperature data, and reservoir conformance to identify optimization and risk mitigation opportunities
- Develop and steward steam and NCG allocation strategies across wells and pads to optimize reservoir performance and improve energy efficiency
- Provide reservoir performance insights input into ESP performance, well design, setting operating limits, intervention planning, and brownfield developments
- Identify and manage reservoir risks including steam breakthrough, conformance issues, gas handling constraints, and reservoir containment
- Support pad start-ups, ramp-up strategies, and long-term depletion planning
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership within the asset team
- Ensure management practices meet regulatory and internal governance requirements
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance recovery, reduce operating costs, and improve asset performance
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Regional-based uplifts
- Annual bonuses
- Long-term financial rewards
- Pension programs
- Savings plans with company matching
- Employee assistance program
- Comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
- Generous paid vacation time
- Personal time-off
- Internal mobility
- Succession planning
- Employee training and development programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
