Our valued client, a key Oil & Gas client are seeking a Facilities Engineer to join their Grande Prairie, Alberta on a full-time basis.
 

The Facilities Engineer/Engineering Technologist will be responsible for providing technical support to the operations and maintenance groups regarding existing facilities optimizations, modifications and managing/executing the Management of Change process. The successful candidate will work closely with both the Calgary based engineering teams and the field-based development, operations, engineering & maintenance teams in the execution of capital projects.

 

Main Duties & Responsibilities

 

• Coordinate and execute the management of change initiation.
• Lead facilities optimization activities including debottlenecking, modifications, rationalizing of consolidations, scoping of projects and other potential operating cost reduction initiatives.
• Liaise with Calgary based facilities engineers and field-based development teams in the project scoping, design and project management of various gas and oil field related facilities.
• Identify facility/pipeline requirements for current and future capital development, utilizing process/pipeline simulation software where applicable
• Participate in annual budgeting process and efficient execution of annual budget capital.
• Provide technical support by implementing best engineering practices and safe work practices.
• Provide technical support to facility construction supervisors (FCS) ensuring that fit for purpose designs are constructed and engineering design requirements are met.
• Provide technical support/guidance to the regulatory group ensuring that facilities and infrastructure is compliant and provide recommendations on non-compliant facilities.

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or nationally accredited 2 year Engineering Technology diploma
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience is required.
• P Eng with APEGA or CET Accreditation
• Experience in both oil and gas field operations and maintenance would be an asset.
• Experience in the Canadian upstream oil and gas industry including capital project planning and execution would be an asset.
• Experience of working with best operating practices would be an asset.
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal, communication and supervisory skills
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in: Microsoft Office applications and Bluebeam.
• Must be completely conversant and current with all regulatory requirements in each jurisdiction.
• Strong technical skills with the ability to work at both the field and corporate level.
• Ability to make sound analytical decisions and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Clean driving record with experience driving in rural environments and in inclement conditions.
• Team player who enjoys learning and contributing to team goals

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