Job Description

Meet Vermilion
We responsibly produce essential energy to support local and global needs while delivering long-term value to our people, shareholders, customers, partners and communities. Our people are fundamental to our success. As a global organization, Excellence, Trust, Respect and Responsibility are at the core of our vision and central to how we do business. Together, these core values create the foundation for our strong and collaborative culture.
We prioritize health and safety, the environment, and profitability, in that order. Nothing is more important to us than the safety of the public and those who work with us, and the protection of our natural surroundings.

The Opportunity
Vermilion Energy has an exciting opportunity within the Canadian Business Unit(CBU), seeking a Sr. Operations Engineer. Based in Calgary, Alberta this role will report directly to the Team Lead, Operations & Data Analytics and be an integral part of the CBU Business Unit Facilities.

Vermilion has an excellent opportunity for a Sr. Operations Engineer. This position will be based in Calgary with periodic field travel. The successful candidate\xe2\x80\x99s mission is to bring technology into Field Operations by modernizing our infrastructure using SCADA/IoT devices, implementing Field Service Management which includes digitizing forms, operator task management, Prodview entry, alarm management and data analytics. In pursuit of this goal, the candidate will incorporate considerations for asset reliability, on-line performance, and overall lifespan while ensuring that risks are identified and dealt with in a proactive manner.
The successful candidate will join a team that values its people and provides work with purpose.

What you will do

• Champion a safe work environment throughout the CBU;
• Identify, manage and execute new technology projects such as Field Service Management, Installation of SCADA/IoT devices that improve field processes, reduce operating costs, improve safety, and otherwise meet economic requirements;
• Provide support and development for existing platforms (Power Analytics, CBU Downtime Report)
• Support overall process to improve data quality within field operations and the CBU - tied to the prioritization of the top data use cases
• Identify, manage, prioritize, and execute operations projects that meet economic and HSE requirements;
• Provide technical Engineering support to the TL and Field Leaders as required;
• Develop, optimize, or enhance new and existing processes as required to reduce operating costs, improve safety, and otherwise increase free cash flow;
• Review and ensure HSE events are adequately investigated and corrective actions put in place to resolve;
• Develop and monitor annual operating cost budget and targets;
• Develop and implement Canadian production optimization strategies;
• Coordinate due diligence activities for new Canadian acquisitions;
• Revise or develop policies, procedures and standards to ensure all work is carried out safely and optimally, adhering to industry best practices;
• Collaborate with Asset Integrity and Facilities group to ensure their strategies are implemented with operations input and support, including participating in HAZOP reviews, Operability reviews and root cause failure investigations; and
• Travel to all field locations regularly.

Essential Experience & Skills

• The ideal candidate will have a foundational background in Production or Facilities Engineering, supplemented with Field Operations and HSE experience
• 10+ years of relevant industry experience
• Proven and demonstrated commitment to adding value
• Able to work with a team in high paced environment and set priorities
• Strong project manager
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills

What you will bring

• Bachelor Science in Engineering
• APEGA Member
• Open and honest team player
• Positive and engaging personality
• Flexible, influential and assertive when required

What we offer

• Hybrid work environment supporting work-life balance
• Industry-competitive time off including vacation, flex days and office closures such as Friday afternoons during the summer
• Casual yet professional office environment with a relaxed dress code
• Opportunities to connect with others, including weekly company-provided breakfast
• Competitive short-term and long-term incentive programs aimed to recognize and reward
• Top-tier benefits program, including a generous flexible health spending account and savings plan program
• Onsite childcare available (fee-based)
• Company-sponsored volunteer opportunities and volunteer grants

Why you\xe2\x80\x99ll love working with us

• We care for each other, the environment and the company, and aim to enrich the communities in which we live and work
• We are recognized by Great Place to Work Institute\xc2\xae as a Best Workplace\xc2\xae in many of our locations around the globe
• We embrace new solutions across the business, allow space for creativity, and invest in innovation and technology
• We operate with honesty, transparency and fairness, and can be counted on to do what we say we will
• We invest in our employees, providing meaningful work and opportunities for training and professional development
• We are recognized as a leader in sustainability by independent ESG rating agencies
• We are focused on the future: responsibly producing the oil and natural gas that is essential to energy security while exploring alternative energy options

Vermilion is committed to diversity and inclusion, and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment that highlights our employees\xe2\x80\x99 unique contributions to our company\xe2\x80\x99s success. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all applications to help us build a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work.

Outstanding People. Outstanding Opportunities.