Production Engineer

Who We Are

Surge Energy Inc. is a publicly traded oil-focused E&P company with a strong foundation built on high-quality crude oil reserves with an average daily production of ~24,000 boe per day. Our core operating areas in Alberta and Saskatchewan are among the top conventional oil plays in Canada. At Surge, we believe that our people are one of our greatest assets. We are a mid-sized company based out of our Calgary Head Office and look for individuals to join our team who share our passion for integrity, innovation, and the production of safe, reliable Canadian energy.

Surge is currently accepting applications for the position of Production Engineer.

Responsibilities include:

• Meet production targets in a safe, environmentally responsible, and cost-efficient manner
• Collaborate closely with geoscientists, field staff, and development engineering to enhance asset production and profitability
• Optimize, forecast, and monitor production
• Identify and implement operating cost reduction opportunities
• Provide technical support and expertise to field staff in day-to-day operations
• Support facility design, construction, operations, and the optimization of new and existing facilities, including new battery design
• Coordinate joint interest matters and correspondence with working interest partners
• Conduct well reviews and coordinate completion and workover activities
• Design artificial lift systems, for medium grade multi-stage fractured wells and multi lateral wells
• Ensure regulatory compliance requirements are met
• Complete base decline and type curve analyses, budgeting, and capital planning
• Assist with year-end reserves determination

Qualifications:

• A Professional Engineer with at least 10 years of experience in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin and Southeast Saskatchewan
• A proven record of accurately forecasting and achieving production targets, coupled with strong operating expense management strategies
• Experience delivering production engineering responsibilities across a broad range of oil and gas operations, including sweet and sour gas facilities
• Experience designing artificial lift systems for light and medium oil
• Strong understanding of facility construction, design, and operation
• Knowledge of compression, dehydration, hydrate formation, debottlenecking, and pipeline optimization
• Experience programming workovers and completions, including exposure to horizontal multi-stage fracturing
• Experience implementing, operating, and optimizing waterfloods
• Working knowledge of AER and/or Saskatchewan Ministry of Energy and Resources regulations as they relate to operations
• Knowledge of decline analysis, production forecasting, reserves, and budget preparation
• Ability to plan and manage small projects and effectively work with third-party consultants on larger projects
• Strong technical computing skills, including Microsoft Office, GeoScout, PVR, and SROD
• Self-directed, with the ability to prioritize and organize tasks and projects while demonstrating hands-on accountability
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and confidently communicate and promote ideas, particularly with the Field Superintendent and Operators

Why Surge?

Culture

At Surge, we foster an active and collaborative culture that thrives on adaptability and embraces the challenges of the ever-changing oil and gas industry. Our leaders are committed to promoting a positive company culture, and we're proud to have a team of genuine, driven, and knowledgeable individuals. Surge's culture is based on teamwork, creativity, and a drive for excellence. Every team member's voice is valued and supported in our inclusive and encouraging environment. We value cooperation among team members and understand that our success is a result of our combined efforts.

Constant Change and a Focus on Adaptability

The energy industry is dynamic, and we see this as an opportunity. Our disciplined capital action and financial flexibility enable us to effectively navigate through market fluctuations and capitalize on strategic opportunities. We envision a world powered by clean and safe Canadian Energy. With high quality assets and advanced technology, we are poised to continue positively impacting the future of energy. Being a part of our team means you will be at the forefront of adapting to industry changes and finding innovative solutions.

Competitive Compensation and Rewards

We believe in recognizing and rewarding the hard work and contribution of our employees. Surge Energy offers a competitive compensation package that includes a base salary, individual and company performance-based incentives through our Short-Term and Long-Term Incentive programs, a comprehensive benefits package, an employer matching savings plan, and flexible hours.

Extra Perks

We offer a range of extra perks to our employees at our Head Office to help reinforce our company culture. Every year we host corporate events such as our Stampede Party, Charity Turkey Bowl, and our Christmas party.

We also have a strong commitment to community involvement and corporate responsibility. By supporting a variety of initiatives and organizations through in-house campaigns, volunteer outings, event sponsorship, and employee donation matching, we strive to make a positive impact in all the communities we live and operate in.

If you are looking to join a company that values its people, promotes responsibility developing and championing Canadian energy, and gives back to the community - all while offering competitive compensation - Surge Energy is the right fit for you. Please forward your resume to hr@surgeenergy.ca to join our team prior to December 1, 2026.