Senior Completions Engineer

ARC has had an exciting growth story driven by the contributions of our people, principled business strategy and high-performance culture. We are a Canadian energy company with a strong track record of operational and financial performance. Today, we are the largest pure-play Montney producer, and Canada’s third-largest natural gas producer and largest producer of condensate.

In alignment with our values, we are proud to produce Canadian energy safely and efficiently. Producing low-cost, reliable energy strengthens our resilience in the evolving global energy system, and enables ARC to create value for our people, shareholders, stakeholders and communities.

We have a long-term view and are committed to best-in-class performance in every aspect of our business. Following our guiding principles has shaped the company we are today and will underpin our success in the future. Through innovation, teamwork and a commitment to operational excellence, our people drive our company’s success. From the office to the field, our team of talented professionals work hard each day to safely execute our business and create positive and lasting impacts for our stakeholders.

At ARC, we know a diverse workforce drives better decision-making and stronger performance. We are building a workplace that creates a sense of belonging, promotes diversity of thought, and represents the experience and backgrounds of the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, please go to our website Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - ARC Resources.

THE OPPORTUNITY:  
We are currently seeking a Senior Completions Engineer to join our Completions Operations team. As a key member of the team, the successful candidate will be responsible for technical design input and execution of completions operations. This full-time, permanent position is based in Calgary and reports to the Supervisor, Completions. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Well/Completion design

• Review, design, and execute completions of horizontal multi–staged hydraulic fracturing operations via plug & perf, ball drop or CT annular design for the Montney formation 

Daily responsibilities

• Remain proactive to stay current with industry related fracture stimulation methods, and technical advancement as they pertain to the asset base 
• Design technical completions, and fracturing programs, CWOP’s and lookbacks 
• Ensure regulatory requirements with respect to reporting and applications are met 
• Coordinate operations with OSS’s (Onsite Supervisors) on a daily basis 
• Travel to the field will be required and is expected to build relations with ARC onsite representatives and have an ARC field presence 
• Track capital expenditures, non-productive time/cost and collaborate with the asset team to effectively evaluate production response and identify opportunities to increase value 
• Review and approve invoices 

Structure innovation

• Ability to identify new technology or processes that will have an impact on safety, reserves recovery and/or operational performance. 
• Clearly identify the objective for each phase from concept to trial and final implementation 
• Set out clear expectations on how to quantify success and what is required to move to each phase 
• Create risk registry to capture impacts to the life cycle of the well and identify all affected disciplines 

Continuous improvement

• Focus on continuous improvement through standardization and documentation of processes 
• Track key performance indicators as they relate to ARC’s goals and industry metrics 
• Post project, pad or trial summaries with effective communication to all groups

Collaborate with all affected disciplines

• Development team to understand area development and objectives 
• Construction, Drilling, and Production Operations to ensure that the well design meets the life cycle goals of the wellbore 
• Completions Technical team to determine the technical suitability of proposed fracture stimulations and optimize these designs over time 
• Completions Superintendent team to promote strong safety leadership and culture for completions operations 

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO ARC: 

• The successful candidate is a professional engineer with a minimum of 10 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, plus a minimum of 3 years of experience working with unconventional completions in Canada 
• Demonstrated skills in leadership, project management, risk, and time management 
• Lead by example and represent ARC’s culture of safe and efficient operations 
• Subsurface operations experience including: 
  • Horizontal well completions in various plays from under to over pressured reservoirs 
  • Well stimulations (fracturing and acidizing) and fracturing optimization 
  • Multi-stage fracturing via plug and per, ball drop and coiled tubing and concurrent pad operations 
• Exceptional teamwork skills, with the ability to effectively interact and contribute to a multi-disciplinary team and across various areas of the business 
• Clear level of communication with team and other departments such as Field Operations, through programs, e-mails, verbal communication, and teams 
• Proven ability to write and implement programs for subsurface operations 
• Ability to implement and document management of change during operations 
• Ability to manage multiple operations concurrently 
• Excellent knowledge of regulatory guidelines in respect to AER and BCER for Completions 
• Experience in snubbing, CT or stick pipe milling, workover and abandonments as well as disposal wells (acid gas and water) is considered an asset 
• Field experience in completions and workovers, and exposure to drilling and production engineering is considered an asset 
• Knowledge in data analytics to identify trends, track success and propose solutions is considered an asset 

REWARDING OPPORTUNITY:

• An opportunity to be part of delivering responsible energy by developing and growing your career with us
• Working collaboratively with, and learning from some of the most talented and experienced people in our industry
• A market-competitive and pay-for-performance total compensation plan, including eligibility to participate in our bonus and long-term incentive programs
• Top-tier benefits, wellness/healthcare spending accounts and savings plans
• A culture of caring and high performance
• Focus on health and well-being
• An environment where all individuals are treated fairly and respectfully, have equal access to opportunities and resources, feel a sense of belonging, and can contribute fully to the organization’s success
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the Canadian energy industry

We thank you for your interest in ARC, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Accessibility accommodation for applicants is available upon request during the recruitment process.