Well Maintenance Specialist

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 Well Maintenance Specialist will be responsible for executing preventative and corrective maintenance work ensuring cost effective, efficient, and safe operations of the asset. Reporting to the Well Maintenance Senior Foreman, you will have daily interaction between the field operators, remote operations center and engineers covering all aspects of optimization, inspecting and reactivating production. You will also support troubleshooting, reinstate unplanned down time, and cover operator runs as required.

This position will work an 8 & 6 schedule.

Main Responsibilities & Activities:

• Compliance with downhole regulatory requirements
• Well maintenance including restarting and troubleshooting of wells. This includes but is not limited to well optimization and deferment reduction.
• Complete subsurface well interventions after completions.
• Manage contractor execution of swab, slickline, braided line, N2 jobs, acid, and flowback testers.
• Execute technical day-to-day operations of the Well Maintenance activities to help maintain low deferment (slickline, swabbing, hot oiling etc.)
• Collaborate with other departments to deliver effective, efficient, and safe operations of the assets
• Execute routine down hole work such as plunger and bottom hole spring assembly inspections
• Compressor optimization
• Regulatory requirements and inspections
• Fluid shots and dynos

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Post-secondary education or 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate would be considered an asset; High school diploma is required
• Minimum 8 years direct oil field experience
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• Must have complete working knowledge of corporate safety and environmental rules, procedures, and policies
• Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills are required
• Strong decision-making capabilities and the ability to exercise good judgment
• Excellent conflict management and leadership skills
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, Petrosight applications, Scada, and Teams
• Plunger lift, Gas lift side pocket, gas lift compression tuning, and pumpjack knowledge. Surface knowledge would be considered an asset.
• Up to date safety training including: First Aid/CPR, H2S Alive, TDG/WHMIS, Ground Disturbance (level II), and Defensive Driving
• Must have up to date BOP, detection and control of flammable substances and supervisor leadership for health and safety in the workplace certifications.