Technical Lead
Country
Canada
Location
Calgary
Employment Type
Employee
Requisition Number
CAN02631
Closing date
Jun-12-2025
Company Overview
Welcome to CNOOC International. We are a global energy company and subsidiary of CNOOC Limited with a vision of delivering safe, sustainable energy for all.
CNOOC International, the international division of CNOOC Limited, is a global energy company with operations in Asia, Africa, the Americas, the Middle East and Europe. Our successful growth as an upstream oil and gas producer has been achieved by consistently finding and developing world-class assets.
Our business is focused on safely exploring and producing from conventional offshore, unconventional and oil sands assets. As part of the CNOOC Group of companies, which span the entire energy supply chain, our size and capability create a competitive advantage that ensures we deliver long-term value.
In Canada, CNOOC International has oil sands assets in Long Lake, located in northern Alberta just south of Fort McMurray, which is a SAGD and partial Upgrader operation with production capacity of 85,000 barrels of bitumen a day. We also have interest in several other oil sands projects, including Hangingstone, operated by Greenfire Resources Operating Corporation and Syncrude’s oil sands mining upgrading facility. In addition to our oil sands business, we have shale gas land in Northeast British Columbia, a power station in Balzac, Alberta, and interest in a wind farm in southern Alberta. Calgary is our regional corporate office for all North America.
CNOOC and You
Your career at CNOOC is about moving forward – learning new skills, broadening experiences, and making meaningful contributions. From personal career development that enables you to fulfill your potential, to employee programs that help you make the most of work life balance.
We encourage and promote work-life balance by allowing you to participate in our Compressed Work Schedule (CWS) that will give you two Fridays off per month and flexible work hours.
In exchange for your dedicated work is a total rewards package that not only recognizes your contribution, but also provides for your family. We offer competitive Company-paid benefits that support your mental, physical and financial well-being! Including an annual Wellness Account, a generous paramedical allowance, and access to a team of Virtual Health Care professionals to guide you to the right medical resource. Save for your future by participating in our Pension plan and join our Savings Plan with Company-matching. We encourage you to further step up for your community by giving you two paid volunteer days, volunteer rewards and sports grants to support causes you are passionate about.
Bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and the determination to fuel our success are what set us apart. Therefore, we are seeking a Technical Lead to join our growing team in Calgary, Alberta.
Your Background
Undergraduate or graduate degree in Engineering. An MBA would be an asset.
Professional designation with APEGA
Past leadership experience would be an asset.
15+ years of engineering experience. Oil sands SAGD experience is a must.
Working knowledge and understanding of the upstream oil sands business model.
Broad knowledge of geology, geophysics, and petrophysics.
Working knowledge and / or experience of the following:
Reservoir forecasting in oil and gas (SAGD preferred)
Oil sands reserves evaluation
SAGD development projects and oil sands mining and upgrading projects.
Production engineering and optimization
Economic evaluation
Project management (capex/opex funding, execution, reporting)
Fundamental knowledge of drilling/completions, engineering and construction
Awareness of industry trends and competitor practices
Collaborative style and actively seek to build networks, share knowledge, and participate in joint initiatives or problem-solving activities.
Exceptional verbal and written skills and the ability to deliver effective presentations to a variety of audiences, including executives and external counterparts.
Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to interact across various levels of an organization, both internally and externally, and a proven ability to influence.
Strong cultural awareness skills and the ability to work across cultures effectively.
Comfort and ability to thrive in a high-change, fast-paced environment.
Your Role with Our Team
Reporting to the Acting GM – Land, Joint Venture & Commercial, you will lead strategic and technical oversight of our joint venture interests. Your responsibilities will include:
Representing CNOOC on joint venture committees while working closely with joint venture partners to ensure that CNOOC’s interests are fully represented.
Leading asset teams through the assessment of non-operated opportunities and preparation of technical recommendations (reviewing and gathering data, model development).
Stewarding opportunities through CNOOC’s technical assurance process both at a North American level and with our HQ in Beijing while fostering collaboration between internal functional teams.
Leading the preparation and management of asset strategies.
Actively seeking out opportunities that are aligned with the business strategies and objectives of the company.
You will have an opportunity to contribute to a wide range of initiatives based on the needs of the company and the team and will assist with special projects as required.
Your Career Development
The opportunities are limitless when you join our team. Our employees are encouraged to drive their development, enhancing their career through experiences, exposure, and education. A mentoring program, on-demand e-Learning courses, and formal training opportunities are all ways in which CNOOC International supports your career growth.
Closing Statement
All positions require background checks which could include:
Criminal police record check
Education verification
Credential verification