Geologist, Conventional

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Whitecap Resources Inc. is a leading Canadian energy company committed to delivering reliable returns to shareholders through the responsible development of oil and natural gas assets in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. With a strong track record of profitable growth and a sustainable dividend, Whitecap delivers long-term value to investors, supported by investment-grade financial strength.

Since September 2009, Whitecap has experienced remarkable growth, increasing production from 850 boe/d to over 365,000 boe/d. We have unconventional and conventional assets exclusively focused in Western Canada and the asset base includes the Weyburn EOR Project. As a majority owner and operator of the Weyburn EOR Project, annually we safely sequester approximately 1.5 million tonnes of CO
* 2* making it a unique project within our portfolio. We currently employ 1,200 people, including our valued contract staff.

At Whitecap, our corporate culture is entrepreneurial. We strive to create a culture of purpose and integrity where initiative and innovation are encouraged and valued. Our corporate philosophy allows us to develop skills, collaborate alongside our teammates, and ultimately have a fulfilling career.
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* Position Overview:

** Whitecap Resources Inc. is currently looking for an intermediate to senior Geologist to join a dynamic multi-disciplinary technical team. The position involves working with a fast-paced team of geology, geophysics, engineering, land and operations personnel, and reports to the regional Geology Manager. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of conventional development, enhanced oil recovery and reservoir evaluation techniques;

experience in Alberta deep basin reservoirs is considered desirable.
** Key Job Accountabilities:
*** Work as an area geologist with a multi-disciplinary team focusing on characterizing, identifying and high-grading development and growth opportunities
* Responsible for regional and detailed geological mapping to select future drilling locations and estimate reserves
* Accountable for success of geological operations including planning horizontal drilling programs, and executing geosteering of horizontal wells during 24/7 operations
* Responsible for managing area location inventory, building annual budget programs, and producing professional presentation material with the team for management purposes
* Proactively work with team to consolidate core areas through landsales, swaps and acquisitions
* Monitor industry activity and new technical advancements
** Primary

Qualifications and Skills:

*** BSc. or higher degree in Geology and Professional Geologist designation accreditedwith APEGA or another professional governing association and eligible for registration with APEGA
* Minimum of 10 years experience with preference given to development experience in Alberta conventional plays and hands-on practical horizontal drill planning and execution
* Experience with stratigraphy, reservoir mapping, reservoir analysis and characterization, and reserves determination
* Aptitude and willingness to learn new software e.g. Petrel, Starsteer, Tableau
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Excels in an integrated multidisciplinary team environment
* Applies sound business strategies and appropriate risk assessment

From time to time Whitecap Resources Inc. (Whitecap) receives inquiries from people regarding job offers purportedly made by or on behalf of Whitecap.

These are fraudulent offers of employment and in no way are affiliated with Whitecap.

Whitecap does not make unsolicited job offers to any prospective candidates. We only interview employees in person at our headquarters in Calgary, or at the applicable field office location.
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