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Wellfield Manager

  • SK, Canada
  • Athabasca Basin, SK, Canada

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Experience
10+ years of progressive experience in wellfield development, construction, or operations, including leadership or project management experience
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

The Wellfield Manager will lead the construction and operation of the ISR wellfield at Denison’s Phoenix Project. The role will oversee wellfield construction activities, contractors, personnel, costs, schedules, and the transition of wellfield assets into operations. This is a site-based leadership role.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead the planning and execution of wellfield construction activities, including drilling, well completion, surface infrastructure, and associated systems
  • Lead wellfield personnel and contractors and coordinate activities to meet safety, quality, schedule, and budget requirements
  • Develop and implement plans for the commissioning and progressive turnover of wellfield assets to Operations
  • Monitor wellfield construction progress, costs, schedules, and contractor performance
  • Provide technical and operational guidance on wellfield development, maintenance, and production activities
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to support project delivery and regulatory compliance
  • Support risk assessments, technical reporting, budgeting, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key contractors, vendors, and service providers

You are an experienced wellfield professional with a strong background in ISR wellfield development, construction, and operations. You bring technical expertise, leadership experience, and the ability to coordinate multiple teams and contractors in a remote project environment. In addition, you have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Geological Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline
  • P. Eng or P. Geo designation and eligibility for registration in Saskatchewan
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in wellfield development, construction, or operations, including leadership or project management experience
  • Experience with ISR wellfield drilling, well completion, maintenance, and production systems
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Experience managing contractors, budgets, schedules, and project activities
  • Previous experience with diamond core, mud rotary, or sonic drilling is an asset
  • Proficiency with MS Office and relevant project management or operational software
  • Ability and willingness to work in remote locations

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. Denison offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health and dental coverage, and a retirement savings plan.

OUR COMMITMENT:

Denison is dedicated to creating employment opportunities for Indigenous individuals and residents of the communities in which we operate. We encourage Indigenous applicants and those from these communities to apply and to voluntarily provide relevant information in their application. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous candidates.

At Denison, we place a high value on diversity of backgrounds and experience. We strive to create an inclusive workforce that reflects a wide range of cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints. Our team members are empowered to excel based on their personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Reasonable accommodation during the hiring process is available upon request.

More about this job

Responsibilities

The Wellfield Manager will lead the construction and operation of the ISR wellfield, overseeing contractors, personnel, budgets, and schedules. They are responsible for the commissioning and progressive turnover of wellfield assets while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or science discipline and possess a P. Eng or P. Geo designation. A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in ISR wellfield development, construction, and operations is required.

Skills

  • Wellfield development
  • ISR wellfield construction
  • Project management
  • Drilling operations
  • Well completion
  • Budget management
  • Contractor management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Risk assessment
  • Technical reporting
  • Geological engineering
  • Hydrogeology
  • Leadership
  • Commissioning
  • Surface infrastructure

Benefits

  • Health coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Retirement savings plan

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Categories

  • Engineering
  • Construction
  • Energy
  • Management & Leadership
  • Environmental & Sustainability

Keywords

  • Wellfield Manager
  • ISR
  • In-Situ Recovery
  • Phoenix Project
  • Denison
  • Geological Engineering
  • Geology
  • Hydrogeology
  • Chemical Engineering
  • P. Eng
  • P. Geo
  • Saskatchewan
  • Drilling
  • Well completion
  • Surface infrastructure
  • Commissioning
  • Diamond core drilling
  • Mud rotary drilling
  • Sonic drilling
  • MS Office
  • Project management
  • Athabasca Basin
  • Indigenous employment

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