Senior Reservoir Engineer

• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #13570
• Salary: CA$130,000 Per Hour

MatchBox Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Reservoir Engineer on behalf of a leading Canadian energy producer to join their Thermal Reservoir team in Calgary, Alberta.

Overview
This position is part of the company’s Thermal group and plays a key role in supporting field development, well optimization, and reservoir performance improvement. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in thermal or SAGD operations, well planning, forecasting, and operating strategies. 
The role has a 5 days a week in office work arrangement. 
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the evaluation and development of in-situ thermal heavy oil assets
• Develop and implement reservoir management and operating strategies, including steam and NCGI allocation to optimize production and pressure performance
• Identify and execute well optimization strategies such as steam splitters, tubing cuts, FCDs, and artificial lift improvements
• Support well start-up, ramp-down, and late-life operations to maximize asset value
• Utilize analytical and simulation tools to generate short- and long-term production forecasts for wells, pads, and assets
• Ensure best practices in subsurface data management and reservoir model integration
• Collaborate across Operations, Geoscience, and Development teams to enhance performance and drive efficiency
• Contribute to regulatory applications and technical reporting as required

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or eligible for registration with APEGA
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in thermal/SAGD reservoir engineering
• Strong background in SAGD surveillance, field development planning, and forecasting
• Proficiency in reservoir simulation (CMG Suite)
• Skilled in data analytics and visualization tools (Tableau considered an asset)
• Innovative, self-motivated, and able to deliver results in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Legally authorized to work full-time in Canada
• Experience with VBA, Python, or R is considered a strong asset

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About MatchBox
Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team’s extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities
MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits
Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration
We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com