Well Maintenance Specialist

Whitecap Resources Inc. • Grande Prairie, AB

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Whitecap Resources Inc. is a leading Canadian energy company committed to delivering reliable returns to shareholders through the responsible development of oil and natural gas assets in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. With a strong track record of profitable growth and a sustainable dividend, Whitecap delivers long-term value to investors, supported by investment-grade financial strength.
Since September 2009, Whitecap has experienced remarkable growth, increasing production from 850 boe/d to over 365,000 boe/d. We have unconventional and conventional assets exclusively focused in Western Canada and the asset base includes the Weyburn EOR Project. As a majority owner and operator of the Weyburn EOR Project, annually we safely sequester approximately 1.5 million tonnes of CO2 making it a unique project within our portfolio. We currently employ 1,200 people, including our valued contract staff.
At Whitecap, our corporate culture is entrepreneurial. We strive to create a culture of purpose and integrity where initiative and innovation are encouraged and valued. Our corporate philosophy allows us to develop skills, collaborate alongside our teammates, and ultimately have a fulfilling career.

Requirements

• High school diploma is required
• Minimum 8 years direct oil field experience
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• Must have complete working knowledge of corporate safety and environmental rules, procedures, and policies
• Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills are required
• Strong decision-making capabilities and the ability to exercise good judgment
• Excellent conflict management and leadership skills
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, Petrosight applications, Scada, and Teams
• Plunger lift, Gas lift side pocket, gas lift compression tuning, and pumpjack knowledge.
• Up to date safety training including: First Aid/CPR, H2S Alive, TDG/WHMIS, Ground Disturbance (level II), and Defensive Driving
• Must have up to date BOP, detection and control of flammable substances and supervisor leadership for health and safety in the workplace certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary education or 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate would be considered an asset
• Surface knowledge would be considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Compliance with downhole regulatory requirements
• Well maintenance including restarting and troubleshooting of wells. This includes but is not limited to well optimization and deferment reduction.
• Complete subsurface well interventions after completions.
• Manage contractor execution of swab, slickline, braided line, N2 jobs, acid, and flowback testers.
• Execute technical day-to-day operations of the Well Maintenance activities to help maintain low deferment (slickline, swabbing, hot oiling etc.)
• Collaborate with other departments to deliver effective, efficient, and safe operations of the assets
• Execute routine down hole work such as plunger and bottom hole spring assembly inspections
• Compressor optimization
• Regulatory requirements and inspections
• Fluid shots and dynos

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED