Facilities Engineer
About this role
Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Strathcona Resources Ltd. is one of North America’s fastest growing pure play heavy oil producers with operations focused on thermal oil and enhanced oil recovery near the Cold Lake and Lloydminster regions of Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Strathcona is committed to doing business the right way, guided by our core values: Integrity, Energy, and Intelligence. These values define who we are as a company, how we work together, and how we make decisions: We prioritize respect, accountability, and collaboration. That means everyone can shape and strengthen our culture and drive results in meaningful ways. Our people bring energy and curiosity to solve problems and deliver results. Be part of a team where performance, collaboration, and innovation come together to drive success.
We are seeking an experienced Facilities Engineer to join our Llodyminster Thermal Facilities team. Reporting to the Manager, Facilities – Lloydminster Thermal, this Calgary-based role is responsible for supporting the design, engineering, construction, commissioning, and startup of SAGD facilities and related infrastructure. The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams and engineering contractors to safely deliver capital projects from concept through execution while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and engineering standards.
Essential Functions
Design and construction of SAGD Thermal Facilities
Design and construction of various types of pipelines
Development of cost estimates, cost forecasts and schedules
Preparation of weekly, monthly reports and various project presentations
Facilitation of various technical meetings (technical reviews, information sharing, and planning)
Preparation of Design Basis Memorandums, Project Execution Plans, and other technical documents
Review construction execution and safety plans
Monitor and enforce the corporate Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) requirements
Review pipeline survey plans for constructability
Participate in model reviews and HAZOPs
Ensure compliance of engineering deliverables with project specifications and all applicable codes, standards, and industry best practices
Ensure engineering contractors prepare all construction documents, and review for completeness and accuracy
Facilitate and participate in shop fabrication walkdowns and pre-commissioning
Review shop inspection and field construction reports, and liaise with the engineering contractor for timely resolution of requests for information, non-conformances, and preventative and corrective actions
Facilitate and participate in system walkdowns and handover
Assist in the development and execution, inclusive of monitoring and surveillance, of pre-commissioning and commissioning activities
Provide technical support for commissioning and operations
Qualifications:
Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a Project Engineer or related role in the Oil and Gas industry
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation required or eligible for registration; PMP certification is considered an asset
Strong knowledge of Saskatchewan regulatory requirements related to SAGD and water infrastructure projects
Demonstrated experience designing and constructing SAGD facilities and associated infrastructure, including steel and HDPE pipeline systems
Experience with material procurement, contractor management, and construction contract execution
Knowledge of brownfield facility construction and modification projects
Proven ability to manage engineering consultants and construction contractors while delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget
Great things aren’t done by one person, they’re done by a team.
We believe meaningful results come from people with unwavering commitment to integrity, energy, and intelligence – how we show up matters just as much as what we deliver. We value our work, our communities, and our commitments – but most of all, we value the team of people who make what we do possible.
Apply to Strathcona
If you have what it takes to be a great Strathcona team member, we want to hear from you. We appreciate all interest in this opportunity but only those selected to advance through the process will be contacted.