Senior Production Engineer

At Novara, we support businesses with integrated solutions across all functions of Human Resources. In partnership with Acerta Energy ("Acerta"), we are excited to present this exciting opportunity to join their organization. The successful candidate will be employed directly by Acerta Energy.

About Acerta Energy

Acerta Energy acquires, optimizes, and develops producing conventional oil and gas assets in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin, led by a management team with a proven track record of building successful E&P businesses.

Position Description

The Senior Production Engineer supports Acerta's operational and corporate objectives by leading production engineering activities across the operated asset base. Working closely with management, this role is accountable for maximizing production and value from existing assets through production optimization, well performance analysis, workover planning, field operations support, and regulatory compliance, while providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineering staff.

Responsibilities

Production Surveillance & Optimization

• Lead daily production surveillance and identify and resolve production constraints;
• Analyze production trends, downtime, and well performance to drive operational decisions;
• Develop and implement optimization strategies related to artificial lift, choke management, and facility performance;
• Identify, prioritise, and execute opportunities to improve underperforming wells.

Engineering Analysis

• Oversee the gathering and interpretation of production, operating, and well data;
• Conduct decline curve analysis, production forecasting, and engineering evaluations;
• Prepare and present technical recommendations, performance reports, and engineering presentations to management;
• Perform economic evaluations of workovers, optimization projects, and capital opportunities.

Operations Support

• Partner with field operations personnel to resolve operational challenges;
• Lead troubleshooting of complex production and facility issues;
• Conduct field visits, site inspections, and operational reviews;
• Direct the implementation and follow-up of engineering recommendations.

Workover & Project Management

• Plan, design, and manage workovers, recompletions, and well interventions;
• Develop engineering scopes, cost estimates, and AFEs;
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and execution;
• Track project performance and lead post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned.

Regulatory & Compliance

• Prepare and review regulatory submissions and engineering documentation;
• Ensure engineering records are complete and data is accurate;
• Ensure operations meet regulatory, safety, and environmental requirements;
• Authenticate professional work products as required under Acerta's Professional Practice Management Plan (PPMP).

Leadership & Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with Production, Reservoir, Facilities, and Operations teams;
• Lead technical meetings and project reviews;
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to Engineers-in-Training and junior staff;
• Contribute to budgeting, planning, and continuous improvement initiatives;
• Other tasks as assigned by management.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Petroleum, Chemical, Mechanical, or related discipline);
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA;
• Minimum of 5 years of production engineering experience in conventional oil and gas operations in Western Canada;
• Demonstrated expertise in production optimization, decline curve analysis, and artificial lift systems;
• Proven experience planning and executing workovers and well intervention programs;
• Strong understanding of safety and regulatory compliance requirements;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail;
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office; experience with SCADA, ValNav, GeoSCOUT, and Prodman;
• Valid Class 5 driver's license and willingness to travel to field locations.

Communication Expectations

• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills are necessary, including presenting recommendations to management
• Continually foster a safe, cooperative work environment

Why Acerta Energy?

We are a high-performance team focused on creating value for our stakeholders in an empowering and safe environment. Our ability to execute on initiatives is a result of our employees' dedication and commitment.

This is a position for a team-focused and accountable individual to join a team creating significant value. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will contact only those selected for an interview.