Total E & P Canada Ltd: Job Vacancy for Development Engineer (EIT)

Total E&P Canada Ltd is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Total SA, one of the world’s largest publicly traded integrated energy companies. Our world-class operations are driven by the energy, talent, and expertise of over 93,000 employees in more than 130 countries.

In Canada, Total's goal is to build a strong, sustainable position in the Athabasca oil sands. Total E&P Canada is creating a team in Canada that draws on local knowledge and expertise needed to operate in the oilsands, while building on the Group’s international experience. Over the next 10 years, Total will invest $20 billion and create 1,300 new jobs in Canada. Total is hiring talented people that share our global perspective, collaborative approach, and commitment to sustainability. Our energy is your energy – we want to hear from you.



Job Type


Company : Total E & P Canada Ltd
Contract : Permanent position 
Branch : Exploration Production
Location : Canada - Calgary
Interviews will take place in : Calgary
Starting date : Fall 2011
Salary : According to profile and experience

Job description

The Development Engineer (EIT) will work within the Planning and Development team in Total E&P Canada’s Technology & Development division located in downtown Calgary. The position’s primary responsibility will be to evaluate and prepare the Development Studies needed to define the basis for the execution of our operated projects: the Joslyn North Mine and Northern Lights. As well as partner operated projects: Fort Hills and Surmont. Under the guidance of Senior Engineers in the group this position’s key activities will be:

• Promote and assure that best safety and environmental practices consistent with Total and industry standards are incorporated in the development studies to achieve TEPCA and Total short and long-term targets.
• Contribute to the preparation of Mining Development and In-Situ Studies with a focus on specific assignments related to the Mine, Tailings and Extraction components. This will include a critical review of our contractors and partner’s findings.
• Participate in studies to assess the implementation of new technologies:
• Keep up to date on technical progress/innovations in core fields (SAGD, Mining, Oil Sands Processing) and associated areas (Geology, Tailings, etc.)
• Develop the technical concept or contribute to some of its components. 
• Develop cost and production profiles for alternative technologies.
• Participate in the development of reclamation and decommissioning studies to maintain updated TEPCA database of reclamation obligations.
• Develop and maintain updated cost and production profiles for projects, to support the decision making process.

Note: Must be legally entitled to work in Canada*

Required skills
Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mining Engineering

Experience

• Industry related work experience is an asset

Skills

• Technically oriented individual with strong analytical skills
• Must be able to work in teams
• Demonstrated multi-disciplinary interest
• Effectively manage multiple tasks and be able to meet rigid time constraints
• Strong communications skills are a must
• Knowledge of the French language would be an asset

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