Our Opportunity:

We have an opening for a Production Engineer on our US Production Engineering team. This position is in Denver, Colorado, and reports to the Team Lead, Production Engineering. This role manages production and artificial lift optimization for 300+ wells. In this role, you will work closely with the reservoir, facilities, and well-servicing teams to meet production forecasts and deliver on Enerplus’ annual production goals.  We are looking for individuals who enjoy identifying innovative technologies and applying existing technologies to enhance well performance. Key accountabilities will include reviewing/justifying operation expenses, preparing economic evaluations, analyzing well failures, completing workover designs, and monitoring/reviewing well performance. The successful candidate(s) will apply their multi-disciplinary knowledge to work closely with our Facilities, Completions, Drilling, Marketing, and Reservoir groups and collaborate with field operators to optimize wells for maximum netback. Fluency in programs such as Rodstar, XBAL, XSPOC, Wellview, Aries, PowerBI, and Tableau would be an asset. Experience in Production Engineering is preferred, and solid operations experience is required.  The ideal candidate(s) will be highly motivated and have excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills. 

Job location:  Denver, Colorado 

Shift schedule:  5 days/week (Monday – Friday), 8 hours/day 

Hybrid Option: Yes 

Safety sensitive position:  No 

Travel Requirement: Yes, approximately 25% travel to field  

Key Accountabilities: 

Monitoring production  

Downtime reduction  

Tracking and reducing lease operating expenses (LOE)  

Failure frequency  

Chemical  

AFE (authorization for expenditures) generation 

Workover design and procedures 

Artificial lift systems optimization and rod up 

CAPEX handoff  

Reviewing well forecasts  

Monitoring regulatory requirements 

Plug and abandonments  

Providing engineering support for field personnel 

What You Bring to The Role: 

Undergraduate degree in Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, or Chemical)  

Up to five years of experience in Production Engineering  

Working knowledge of operations, gas lift, ESP, jet pump and rod pump artificial lift types.  

Proficiency in production software programs.  

Outstanding communication and organizational skills. 

Energetic, positive attitude, and optimistic outlook. 

Attention to detail and accuracy. 

Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with other departments.  

What We Offer: 

Hybrid work program. 

Participation in industry networking events and community volunteer opportunities. 

Competitive salary 

Designated office closure days during May – September. 

US and Canadian cross-border teams and project work opportunities. 

Why Enerplus? 

Founded in 1986, Enerplus was Canada’s first oil and gas royalty trust with a proven track record for delivering competitive returns for our shareholders. As we transitioned our assets to focus on unconventional, organic growth opportunities, we have continued to prioritize responsible development and thoughtful investment to create value for our shareholders. 

Today, we are an independent North American exploration and production company focused on developing our high-quality assets through a disciplined, returns-based capital program. This focus, our accountability and our people will help us deliver differentiated long-term shareholder value. 

At Enerplus, our culture of accountability is what sets us apart. Our cultural beliefs and HEART values guide our actions. We take our work seriously but like to have fun along the way. We take pride in creating a workplace where everyone feels welcomed and encouraged to actively participate and contribute. Our hybrid work program and “No Dress Code Dress Code” practice are just two examples of how we support our employees’ wellbeing, engagement, and productivity by providing flexibility and choice. 

We are thrilled to have been recognized with the Globe and Mail Women Lead Here award, named one of Fast Company’s 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators and received the Charter Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR) 2023 Strategic Innovator award. Our work environment is progressive, innovative, collaborative, and fast-paced. We empower our employees to generate ideas and act, all in the pursuit of driving value for our business. 

To learn more about our business, our culture and to hear what our students say about their experiences at Enerplus, copy and paste this link into your web browser:   https://www.enerplus.com/careers/join-our-team/ 

All candidates applying to Enerplus must have legal authorization to work in the US with no restrictions. 

We thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. This posting will close once a successful candidate has been selected.