Production Engineer (Electric Submersible Pump Specialist)

Calgary, AB
Permanent
Full-time

7 days ago

At Suncor, we produce and provide energy.When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.We are looking for a Production Engineer with deep Thermal SAGD and ESP expertise to lead and advance our Artificial Lift strategy, driving reliability, cost efficiency, and long‑term production performance. In this high‑impact role, you will combine hands‑on technical leadership with digital innovation and predictive analytics while collaborating across disciplines and with external partners to deliver continuous improvement. This is a unique opportunity to shape systemwide performance, influence strategic decisions, and elevate ESP capability within a leading thermal operation.What we offerWe recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work.

Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching
Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being
Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development
Champion new technology trials and digital solutions, including development of predictive analytics, reporting, and failure‑forecasting models
Facilitate training and capability development for Production Engineers in ESP design, operation, and troubleshooting

Minimum Requirements:

7+ years of engineering experience in the oil and gas industry, with a strong focus on Thermal SAGD operations
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
Registered or immediately eligible for registration with APEGA
Demonstrated hands‑on expertise in ESP systems, including design, operation, optimization, and troubleshooting
Field experience supporting ESPs or artificial lift systems (strong asset)
Experience leveraging digital tools and analytics (e.g., PowerBI) to support performance monitoring and decision‑making
Proven ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives, provide indirect leadership, and influence cross‑functional teams across multiple disciplines

Don’t have all the qualifications listed? That’s ok! Apply anyway. We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills.Responsibilities:

Own and advance the full Artificial Lift–ESP strategy, maintaining a proactive, systemwide view of risks, opportunities, reliability, and long‑term performance
Develop and execute short‑ and long‑term plans to improve system reliability, reduce costs, and enhance predictive, failure‑based OPEX planning
Lead the annual ESP replacement program and provide technical oversight on system optimization and troubleshooting

Collaborate with production engineering, completions, operations, maintenance, supply chain, technical advisors, vendors, and industry partners to align priorities and accelerate improvements
Represent the organization in vendor engagements and industry joint initiatives (JIPs) to incorporate best practices and emerging technologies

Evaluate operating conditions, identify reliability risks, coordinate ESP and feedthrough DIFAs, and ensure high‑quality data integrity within the ESP database

Location and other Key Details:

This position is office-based, with a location at Calgary head office, located in the Suncor Energy Centre at 150 – 6th Avenue S.W.
Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday
Occasional travel to site is required
Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will generally be based on years of experience and scope of work

Think we are a fit? Apply now!Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.

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