Careers

Are you interested in being part of a company that believes in the pursuit of excellence, conducting work in a safe and sustainable manner and being courageous and creative in everything we do? When you join TAQA North, you will be joining a company that believes in collaboration, supporting professional development and being active members in the communities where we operate.  We strive to create a work environment that is productive and profitable as well as challenging and enjoyable. With field operations in Alberta, we deliver production of approximately 80,000 barrels of oil equivalent/day.

TAQA North is seeking a Production Engineer to join our Calgary corporate office, where they will report directly to the Asset Manager (Montney region). The successful candidate will be assigned technical responsibility for oil and gas properties within a geographic area. Working closely with a team of professionals, the Production Engineer will provide technical support to the Asset Team and field operating staff on the design, implementation, and operation of wells, gathering systems and production facilities. As a member of the team, you initiate action, conduct field operations, and monitor performance to ensure that budgeted cash flow is maintained, and net present value is maximized.

Key Responsibilities

• Work within a Team of Engineers/Technologists (Production, Reservoir, Exploitation) and Geoscientists (Geology, Geophysics).
• Work closely with the area Field Operations and Tech staff to maximize production and minimize costs.
• Work with Production Accountants to ensure proper production measurement and allocation.
• Work with a Property Analyst to monitor costs, enhance fees and improve area profitability.
• Obtain advice and input as required from other departments (Marketing, JV, Land, etc.).
• Work closely with the Field Operations and tech staff to proactively optimize wells, gathering systems and facilities. Develops and maintains good working relationship with field staff; visits the field regularly.
• Initiate & drives activities to reduce operating costs and improve efficiencies.
• Initiate & drives workovers and facility modifications to optimize production.
• Track results of workovers and well optimization projects including dollars spent and production impact.
• Conceive, implement and actively manage capital projects which add value to the property.
• Ensure projects are safely completed on time and within budget.
• Develop production forecast and operating budgets for the property consistent with the area development plan and the capital budget.
• Coordinate property reviews to identify optimization projects.
• Assist in the review of reserves assigned to the property to ensure proper recognition and valuation.
• When required, assists in the evaluation of potential acquisitions/divestitures by identifying upside.

Qualifications:

• 5-10 years experience in oil and gas engineering in Western Canada; prior experience working onsite at a field operating location is considered an asset. Previous Montney experience would be beneficial.
• Professional Engineering designation (P.Eng. with APEGA) required.
• Experience working in both sweet and sour oil and gas production environments.
• Excellent knowledge of gathering systems and gas compression facilities.
• Experienced in downhole work with a good knowledge of artificial lift systems.
• Ideal suite of computer skills:  Excel, Accumap, WellView, Avocet or Prodview, PowerBI
• Exposure to ValNav, PEEP, Piper would be advantageous.
• Well organized, self-motivated, good effective time manager.
• Ability to work independently, initiate & drive projects and set priorities.
• Proven track record of good relationship building & communications with field staff and peers.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
• This role is based in Calgary with regular field travel (approximately 5-10%).
• Ability to provide three satisfactory professional references and complete a satisfactory criminal background check.

Benefits of Working at TAQA North:

• Great Team Environment
  • We do what is right for our environment, community and people
  • We believe in equal employment opportunities and strive for a diverse workplace
  • We celebrate and recognize our people
• Top Tier Benefits Program
  • TAQA North offers a comprehensive benefits program. In addition to extended health, dental and vision, we offer a group savings plan, healthcare spending account and wellness plan
  • We respect work/life balance and offer a robust vacation program including flex days
  • We believe in giving back to our communities and offer volunteer days and a charity matching program
• Growth Potential
  • TAQA North has field operations predominantly in Alberta that deliver production of approximately 80,000 barrels of oil equivalent/day.
• Sustainability
  • TAQA aims to be a low carbon power and water champion
  • TAQA North is committed to being a safe and environmentally responsible producer
  • TAQA North uses Acid Gas Injection (AGI) at the Crossfield plant to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

TAQA is an Abu Dhabi based company that provides water and energy to communities around the world with an oil and gas sector. When you join TAQA North, you will be joining a company that believes in collaboration, supporting professional development and being active members in the communities where we operate. We strive to create a work environment that is productive and profitable as well as stimulating and enjoyable.

We thank all applications, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.