Junior Well Operations Engineer

About SECURE

SECURE is a leader in waste management and energy infrastructure, offering outstanding security and assurance to clients. Our extensive network spans Western Canada and North Dakota, supporting initiatives like oil and metal recovery, waste disposal, and environmental reclamation. The company is dedicated to innovation, helping clients reduce costs and greenhouse gas emissions while surpassing safety and environmental objectives.

Position Overview

The Junior Well Operations Engineer role offers support in the planning, execution, and enhancement of well operations. You will collaborate with seasoned professionals to apply engineering principles, analyze performance data, assist in regulatory compliance, and drive projects that boost operational efficiency and asset value. This position is ideal for early-career engineers seeking broad exposure across well operations and technical growth.

Work Environment and Team

Based in Calgary, Alberta, this office-focused position includes occasional travel to field sites. You will join a cooperative team emphasizing communication and continuous learning, working close with cross-functional departments such as operations, regulatory, and finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance in well planning, monitoring, performance evaluation, and optimization efforts.
• Contribute to operational planning and post-operation reviews to drive performance improvements.
• Analyze historical well data to identify optimization opportunities and help organize planning and management of related projects.
• Collaborate with the Project Controller for budgeting, forecasting, and operational costs tracking, ensuring monthly expenditures are accurately reported.
• Maintain precise cost tracking and reports for both existing and development wells.
• Support regulatory compliance activities including disposal scheme applications, operational planning, and submission management.
• Keep well files, operational records, and documentation up to date.
• Coordinate among internal teams to synchronize well data, costs, and schedules.
• Offer analytical and administrative support to the Well Operations team as needed.

Requirements

• Recent graduate with an engineering degree from an accredited program.
• 2 to 4 years of industry experience is advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively under pressure in a busy environment.
• Strong collaboration skills working with diverse teams including operations, regulatory, and finance.
• Proficient communication abilities, both written and verbal.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Willing and able to travel to field sites when necessary.

Compensation and Benefits

SECURE offers a competitive compensation package valuing employee contributions, alongside employer-paid benefits such as health and dental coverage, a health care spending account, wellness initiatives, and employee savings plans. The company fosters career advancement, promotes workplace safety, and supports community engagement.

Diversity and Inclusion

SECURE values diversity and ensures a respectful work environment with equal opportunity for all employees. Hiring decisions are fair and unbiased regarding race, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability status.