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Whitecap Resources Inc. is a leading Canadian energy company committed to delivering reliable returns to shareholders through the responsible development of oil and natural gas assets in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. With a strong track record of profitable growth and a sustainable dividend, Whitecap delivers long-term value to investors, supported by investment-grade financial strength.
Since September 2009, Whitecap has experienced remarkable growth, increasing production from 850 boe/d to over 365,000 boe/d. We have unconventional and conventional assets exclusively focused in Western Canada and the asset base includes the Weyburn EOR Project. As a majority owner and operator of the Weyburn EOR Project, annually we safely sequester approximately 1.5 million tonnes of CO2 making it a unique project within our portfolio. We currently employ 1,200 people, including our valued contract staff.
At Whitecap, our corporate culture is entrepreneurial. We strive to create a culture of purpose and integrity where initiative and innovation are encouraged and valued. Our corporate philosophy allows us to develop skills, collaborate alongside our teammates, and ultimately have a fulfilling career.
Position Overview:
The Field Facilities Engineer is responsible for the design, development, optimization, and execution of MOC and small projects in the field. This role is field-based and serves as the technical liaison between field operations and office-based facilities engineering team. This role collaborates closely with the facilities engineers to ensure seamless project execution, integrate operational feedback into engineering solutions and future design. This position plays a key role in troubleshooting, construction oversight, and driving continuous improvement across field facilities.
Key Job Accountabilities:
Project Execution – Lead and support the implementation of MOC or small projects including plan, design, procure and installation. Oversee construction and execution to ensure timelines, budgets, and quality standard are met
Field Troubleshooting and Optimization – Provide technical expertise to resolve equipment and process issues. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability and safety of field facilities
Construction & commission support – Serve as the field engineering contact during construction and commissioning. Coordinate with Facilities Engineer to respond to construction RFI and scope change approvals
Review and Approve MOCs – Review and approved field related MOC requests. Streamline MOC process by prioritizing tasks based on technical scope, cost and operational impact in collaboration with operations engineering team
Cost Control and Estimation – Provide AFE quality cost estimates, track project cost, invoicing approval and cost control on MOC and small projects
Safety Leadership – Ensure all facilities and project activities prioritize safety, and comply with HSE regulations and internal policies. Participate in HSE training, risk assessments (HAZOP), and field and corporate safety meetings
Operational Feedback & Alignment – Gather and communicate field operations’ feedback to office facilities engineering team to influence design improvements and standardization.
Equipment & Performance Monitoring – Monitor major facilities equipment and process performance data to improve uptime, throughput, or reliability
Operations Support – Work closely with field operations and maintenance team to assess issues, operational bottlenecks, and execute repairs utilizing MOC process
Primary Qualifications and Skills:
BSc Eng. Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum Engineering, or a related discipline
2-4+ years’ experience in facility design, project execution, or operational support in the oil & gas industry is preferred
Strong knowledge of surface production systems, engineering standards (API, ASME, ANSI, CSA) and industry best practices
APEGA/APEGS/APEGBC or ASET accreditation
Proficiency in engineering tools including Excel/Word/Powerpoint, One Note, Microsoft teams, HYSYS or equivalent, PipeSim, Bluebeam, and Navisworks
Strong project management, communication and analytical skills
A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
