Job Description

Job description

The Wells Engineering team based in Calgary, Alberta supports drilling at all Imperial assets, including the thermal in-situ operations at Cold Lake and the mining operations at Kearl.

Responsibilities

• Work in a cross-functional environment with drilling engineering and operations teams to plan and support the safe and timely execution of the scope of work.
• Wells engineering is responsible for drilling projects from concept selection to well handover including feasibility assessments, gate reviews, regulatory milestones, material design and procurement, detailed technical planning, and execution.
• The responsibilities of the wells engineering student will include:
  • Assist with design of drilling programs and procedures and provide technical analyses on well trajectory, tubular design, and torque and drag.
  • Work with drilling engineers and cross functional disciplines to implement design improvements and/or field trials on well equipment or procedures.
  • Lead offset well reviews to investigate drilling problems and benchmark performance with industry peers to support best in class well delivery.
  • Assist drilling engineers with rig surveillance including performance benchmarking, continuous improvement initiatives, and adherence to internal best practices,
  • Lead or participate in morning rig calls, drilling technical reviews, or risk assessments.
  • Identify new well opportunities, efficiencies or technical trials, evaluate risks and benefits, and lead implementation.
  • Work with suppliers to redesign and trial new equipment, tools and technologies to improve drilling cost and reliability.
  • Participate in technical training, technical reviews, or workshops.

Qualifications

Academic:

• Second or Third Year of an engineering program at a Canadian accredited university.

Other:

• Prior oil and gas or industrial experience an asset.
• Role best suited for Petroleum, Mechanical and Chemical Engineering programs.
• Valid driver\'s license and safe driving record are required.

Start date: May 2023
Location: Calgary, AB
Work term: 12 to 16 months

Who we are

A leading member of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s energy industry, Imperial offers exciting opportunities across our upstream, downstream and chemical, and corporate divisions. We are committed to high standards, applying technology and innovation and working with communities and our Indigenous neighbours to meet rising energy demands in a safe, reliable and environmentally sound manner.
Imperial is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with qualified applicants to provide reasonable accommodation upon request at Imperial.recruiting@esso.ca
Other considerations

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  For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre-employment background screening will be required.
• We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Eligibility to work in Canada
All applicants who receive an offer of employment must be eligible to work in Canada on their start date. Proof of eligibility shall be in the form of a Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, Canadian citizenship certificate, Canadian certificate of permanent residence, Canadian open work permit or receipt from Immigration Canada of an application for a post-graduate work permit. Proof of eligibility must be current and valid (not expired, cancelled or voided). Proof of eligibility will be required if an offer of employment is made. Failure to provide proof of eligibility at least six (6) weeks prior to the start date in the offer of employment may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.

Application Deadline: January 15, 2023 Imperial is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal opportunity to all individuals. In certain situations, Imperial may use your application to consider your suitability for other positions in the company and may also provide the information to its affiliates, including affiliates of Exxon Mobil Corporation, in connection with possible opportunities at those affiliates.