Contract IOC Optimization Specialist

Job Description

This is a contract assignment located in our Grande Prairie office, working a shift of 4 days on, 3 day off, 10 hour per day.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor, analyze, and optimize oil and gas well performance using real-time surveillance systems, production data, and advanced optimization tools. 

• Support and execute artificial lift optimization strategies, including setpoint adjustments, cycle-time optimization, performance analysis, and troubleshooting of plunger lift, rod pump, and gas lift systems. 

• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize artificial lift candidates to maximize production, improve operating efficiency, and enhance well economics. 

• Collaborate with Production Engineers, Field Operations, Maintenance personnel, and Field Optimization teams to develop and implement production enhancement opportunities and artificial lift solutions. 

• Foster strong working relationships with field personnel and engineering teams to identify, investigate, and resolve operational, maintenance, and production performance issues. 

• Ensure optimization initiatives, well interventions, and key operational activities are properly documented, tracked, and communicated to stakeholders. 

• Actively participate in Conventional Well Review processes, providing technical recommendations, production insights, and economic justification for optimization, maintenance, and capital projects. 

• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to team members in areas of expertise while promoting knowledge sharing, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Qualifications:

• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver's license
• Strong understanding of SCADA systems and the other various devices that are situated within the IOC (Cygnet, XSPOC, etc.)
• Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and TEAMS
• Self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and TEAMS
• Professional and effective verbal and written communication skills

• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to team members in areas of expertise while promoting knowledge sharing, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Experience with plant and facility operations, monitoring and surveillance would be considered an asset

Qualifications

Education/Certifications

Technical diploma would be considered an asset. A minimum of a High School Diploma is required.