Job Description

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:

Reporting to the Team Lead, Field & Water Engineering, the Field Production Engineer provides hands-on engineering support across gas production operations, from well-sites through to gas plants. The successful candidate demonstrates strong technical expertise, a safety-first mindset, and a high level of attention to detail.

This exciting opportunity is based at a camp approximately 1.5 hours north of Fort St. John, BC. You'll enjoy a stable schedule with a standardized 14-day on, 14-day off rotation. This is a safety sensitive position, and therefore you are required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

• Confirms root cause of operational issues, and defines solutions through Management of Change (MOC) activities

• Support new well startup operations, including assessment of flow rates, sand production and system velocities

• Provides field-based engineering support for well optimization plunger lift – managing new installations, on-going monitoring, and training/guidance for Operations staff

• Support Field Operations, Calgary-based Remote Operations Center (ROC) Asset Management and Production Engineers on opportunity scoping, troubleshooting issues, equipment monitoring, etc.

• Role supports all surface equipment, including well sites, pipelines, compressor stations and gas plants

• Collaborate with field operations and maintenance teams, ensuring shared success on mitigating health safety and environmental risks, maximizing production rates, equipment reliability as well as minimizing operating costs

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Engineering degree, within the Petroleum, Mechanical or Chemical disciplines

• Registered as an Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

• 3-5 years of experience within the oil and gas industry with exposure to natural gas operations, gas facilities design experience, and/or well optimization and troubleshooting experience

• Engineering fundamentals knowledge – fluid mechanics, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and basic understanding of electrical and controls

• Knowledge of materials science, BCER (or AER) regulations, machine design, piping design, and operational experience would all be assets

• Previous involvement in small projects with ability to redline P&IDs, generate ISOs, line lists, and complete risk assessments/PHAs, design/constructability reviews, and interface with construction and commissioning personnel

• Experience with technology and software related to data analytics, machine learning and python coding would be a strong asset

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.