Project Engineer or Specialist IV

Job Description

Project Engineer, Minor Modifications Description: The Project Engineer (PE), Minor Modifications role is a key role reporting to the Project Engineering Supervisor.  The select candidate will manage a portfolio of minor modifications projects in support of both our BC and AB operations that ultimately help the BU achieve its overarching goals.  The PE is accountable for working with other functions in the organization to scope and execute fit-for-purpose minor modifications projects.  The PE uses their personal engineering abilities and leverages the Calgary-office or external engineering support to achieve their objectives. The PE is expected to have competencies in facility projects with process, mechanical, I&C and electrical engineering applications and leverage strong relationships with Production Delivery, Operations, and Execution teams to achieve their objectives.  The PE must have solid project management skills and be able to use those skills to manage internal engineering teams and external engineering contractors as needed.       

 

Responsibilities

• Promote, support, and adhere to Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) management system.
• Ensure HSE issues are given priority consideration by complying with all corporate and operating procedures to align with corporate safety standards and expectations.
• Work with other functions to scope and develop problems/opportunities into minor modifications projects.
• Work with the Planner/Scheduler Minor Modifications to schedule active MMP projects and incorporate in the integrated plan.  
• Manage projects by utilizing Minor Modifications Project (MMP) process from project initiation to close-out including scope management, schedule, and budget.
• Work with internal engineering teams or external contractors as needed to define and produce engineering deliverables required for minor modifications projects.
• Coordinate multidiscipline teams, engineering and construction activities related to engineering activities and changes.
• Building Team Culture – Leverage team knowledge and promote knowledge sharing and development within the team.
• Prioritizing and Allocating Work – Understand relative work priorities, delegate work as appropriate, manage competing demands for resources when considering a portfolio of multiple projects.
• Experience producing and reviewing engineering deliverables such as PFD’s, P&ID’s, Line Designation Tables, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Recognized degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• EGBC Professional Registrant
• APEGA Registered Professional Engineer
• 8 years’ experience preferably in Conventional Oil & Gas, SAGD and Heavy Oil.
• Experience and ability to work within a team-oriented and diverse cultural environment.
• Strong written and oral communications skills.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada on a regular full-time basis without restrictions.
• Must be able to work in Office 5 days a week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal communication skills, and good written communication skills.
• Emphasis on understanding technical details of problems and independently researching and engaging the right focus area experts to develop the best solution.
• Manages and engages stakeholders. Must have strong team skills to build consensus across organizational lines.
• Accepts ownership, is accountable and delivers on commitments.

About Petroplan

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