Development Engineer

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Calgary, AB
In-Office
Energy
The Role

PETRONAS Canada is one of the largest natural gas resource owners in Canada. We have operations in the Montney play in northeast British Columbia and are a partner in LNG Canada. As part of PETRONAS, a dynamic global energy group with presence in over 100 countries, we are well-positioned to provide global markets with responsibly-developed Canadian energy while supporting local jobs, collaborating with Indigenous communities and protecting the environment.

At PETRONAS Canada, we are committed to building Canada’s energy future – and people are fundamental to our success. We foster a culture of open collaboration and empowerment across our team of skilled professionals, while supporting career development opportunities. To support our growth plans, we are looking for can-do problem solvers to join our team who are innovative and passionate about driving strong safety, operational and sustainability performance in everything we do. Our unique culture and commitment to growth makes the company a great place to build your career.

THE ROLE:
 

We have an opportunity for a Development Engineer to join our team in Calgary. Reporting to the Team Lead, Development Execution, you will contribute to and optimize the development of PETRONAS Canada’s significant Montney unconventional resource base and help us grow in an efficient and value-focused way.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:

  • Serve as the main point of contact for new well and asset development activities, including alignment of stakeholder groups, consolidating discipline planning, and stewarding the economic analysis and approval process from idea generation through on-stream

  • Act as a project manager on engineering projects and initiatives by collaborating with stakeholders and engineers on project design/scope and managing assigned deliverables, timelines, resources and related budgets

  • Conduct technical research by gathering data/information, conducting surveys, developing data models, providing data analysis and interpretation of results

  • Identify opportunities for improvement to support area engineering activities and initiatives by researching industry best practices and emerging trends

  • Develop relationships with external professional associations and industry colleagues to share information and stay up to-date on best/emerging practices and trends impacting activities

  • Identify new resource opportunities to meet corporate objectives, evaluate new/emerging exploration/exploitation prospects, reviewing reservoir studies, economic evaluations and provide recommendations to senior staff to influence long/short term strategic and budget planning activities

  • Work with a multi-disciplined team to identify and evaluate development trials and optimization opportunities to maximize the value of assets

  • Provide support to the petroleum engineering team in booking corporate reserves and working with third party evaluators to ensure comprehensive assessments and interpretations are completed

  • Prepare capital and production forecasts, explaining variances, and review AFE/project expenditures within budget

WHAT YOU BRING:

  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering

  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in an Engineering role or in an engineering project management role supporting a development discipline    (Drilling/Completions/Production/Facilities)

  • Proven work experience within unconventional resources with a thorough understanding of all aspects involved in managing a resource area

  • Strong working knowledge and proficiency in Val Nav, GeoScout, Generwell, and the Office365 suite

  • Working knowledge and experience in production decline analysis for unconventional reservoirs is an asset

  • Experience in production and/or reservoir engineering will be considered a benefit

  • Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal and communications skills

  • Ability to work as part of cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities

  • Demonstrated ability to effectively engage others in support of projects and initiatives

Job postings are typically only open for applications for two weeks so please submit your resume today.

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM:

  • Flexible work arrangements which include a compressed work week with Friday afternoons off and hybrid work options for office-based roles

  • Dress for your day - a casual yet professional environment

  • Ability to contribute to a dynamic organization with large growth ambitions

  • Competitive compensation and bonus programs

  • Top tier benefit package, including a generous Health and Wellness Spending Account and Savings Plan

  • Making a positive difference in our communities through volunteerism, community support and providing opportunities to those in the areas where we operate

  • Annual employee-directed charity donation program

  • Support for training and professional development

PETRONAS Canada would like to thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team; however only the candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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HQ: Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
39,681 Employees
Year Founded: 1974

What We Do

Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) is a leading global energy company committed to powering society’s progress in a responsible and sustainable manner. With close to 50,000 employees and a global reach spanning over 100 countries, we are ranked among the world’s largest corporations by revenue in the Fortune Media IP Ltd’s 2022 Fortune Global 500® list.

As Malaysia’s national oil and gas company, we safeguard and manage the nation’s hydrocarbon resources to ensure national energy security and maximise value. We explore, develop and produce hydrocarbons as well as cleaner energy solutions. We have three core businesses, namely Upstream, Gas and Downstream, supported by Project Delivery and Technology division, which acts as an enabler. We recently launched Gentari, our new entity providing customers with cleaner energy and lower carbon solutions in three core offerings – renewables, hydrogen and green mobility alongside our core portfolio.

We remain committed to produce oil and gas in a differentiated manner, with focus on reducing carbon emissions and at competitive cost. Our hydrocarbon portfolio today is two-thirds gas, which puts us in an advantageous position as gas and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) will continue to play a vital role even as the energy system evolves. As one of the leading LNG players in the world, PETRONAS will continue to serve the global LNG demand.

As a responsible and conscientious global energy player, sustainability is at the heart of our business and how we operate. Our commitment to responsible business growth and positive contributions to society and the environment remains unwavering. Fuelled by our passion to be a partner for our customers in the journey towards a lower carbon energy future, every step we take brings us closer towards achieving our aspiration of Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050 (NZCE 2050).

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