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. 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 implemented PETRONAS Digital Collaboration Centre (PDCC), located in the Calgary head office. The PDCC includes a Remote Operations Centre (ROC) as well as supporting cross-functional teams, working together to optimize the performance and operation of our field assets.

We have a fantastic role for a highly motivated professional who is passionate about leveraging technology to provide technical expertise to the field operations execution team while demonstrating safety as a top priority. As part of the ROC team, you will collaborate with ROC Operators, Schedulers, and Planners in real time to ensure the optimization of production while minimizing operation costs. You will be responsible for developing new tools and improve existing tools, in service of short-term optimization and operations management while collaborating with subject matter experts on longer-term initiatives.

You will be based in our Calgary head office on a 7-days-on, 7-days-off schedule, working 12-hour day shifts.

This is a safety sensitive position, and therefore you are required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:

• Prioritize and communicate daily production operation activities for wells, water and compressors; working alongside the ROC Operators and Integrated Schedulers
• Actively contribute to the 7-day work planning cycle while monitoring real-time production and financial impacts and shifting priorities as required
• Perform production and financial analysis including pigging optimization, well down tracking, as well as identifying production trends and anomalies
• Deliver effective setpoint optimization and failure tracking
• Use technology (PI Vision, Power BI) to create and maintain tools for optimization and troubleshooting
• Own and manage the artificial lift program. This includes being a subject matter expert for build up timers, plunger lift and gas lift, artificial lift candidate identification, continuous improvement of well production
• Collaborate and engage with cross-functional stakeholders including production accounting, marketing, HSSE, for daily/weekly analysis

WHAT YOU BRING:

• A Bachelor's degree in Petroleum, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with a minimum 3 years of relevant experience OR Production Technologist Diploma with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
• Strong production operations background, including gas well, compressor station optimization and operation
• Exposure to BC operations, Oil and Gas Commission regulations and field experience would be an asset
• Knowledge of industry and tech programs including PI AF, PI Vision, SCADA, Maximo, Virtuwell, Piper and Power BI are an asset
• Capable of working effectively in an open space work environment with multiple stakeholders
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills along with strong listening skills
• The ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with field operations staff

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

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM:

• Competitive compensation and bonus programs

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

• Dress for your day - a casual yet professional environment

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

• 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.