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Title: Sales and Blend Engineering Lead - Oil Sands
Location: NORTH AMERICA-CANADA-ALBERTA-CALGARY
Job Number: 00I5X
Company Overview

ConocoPhillips is the world's largest independent upstream energy company, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company had operations in almost 30 countries and approximately 16,700 employees as of May 1, 2012, with 2011 average production of 1.62 million BOE per day and proved reserves of 8.4 billion BOE as of Dec. 31, 2011.
ConocoPhillips Canada (CPC) is one of the country''s largest oil and natural gas production and exploration companies. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, we are a leading producer of natural gas and liquids, with a world-class portfolio of assets in Western Canada, the Arctic, Atlantic Canada and oil sands interests near Fort McMurray, Alberta. We are the largest leaseholder in the Athabasca region of the oil sands. With about one million net acres in holdings, CPC is well positioned to become a leading in-situ producer.
Our story in Canada began over 100 years ago and continues today with our team of over 2,100 full-time employees. We develop our projects in a way that is intended to enhance the economic and social benefit to communities while minimizing the environmental impact associated with development. Together we will continue our journey toward becoming Canada's safest, most respected and most profitable gas and bitumen producer.
Description

Surmont Phase 1 is an in-situ SAGD project consisting of a 27,000bbl/d central processing facility, two pads and 40 well pairs. Currently under construction, Surmont Phase 2 will initiate operations in 2014 and reach 118,000 bbl/d in 2016.
Production optimization requires a high degree of integration of the well/production engineering aligned with reservoir, plant processing, steam generation/injection and product quality/marketing. To manage this level of complexity the asset has been divided into seven primary systems (Reservoir, Wells, Gathering and Treating, Water Treatment, Steam, Sales and Blending and Total System). Each system has a team comprised of technical professionals and operations personnel assigned to optimize the system.
The Oil Sands Sales and Blend Lead Engineer will serve as the optimization lead for the Sales and Blending area for the Surmont Field. This position will work closely with the Leads from other primary systems providing technical support to execute a portfolio of projects aimed to maximize net back profit and ensure reliability of our diluent and blend storage and shipping operations.
Why ConocoPhillips and why this role?
* Joining a company with a world-class portfolio of assets
* We have the most comprehensive benefits in the market
* Career advancement and development opportunities
Responsibilities
* Supports and complies with the policies, goals, efforts, and programs of CPC's Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Management System. Ensure HSE issues are given primary consideration in all activities undertaken within area of responsibility.
* Define Strategy and develop and execute action plans to achieve short and long term goals in the areas pertaining Sales and Blending, including readiness plan for Phase 2.
* Perform engineering calculations, develop models and tools to improve understanding and ultimately enhance overall performance and reliability of the S&B system.
* Maintain S&B KPIs. Follow-up closely activities in other departments which affect S&B performance.
* Perform quality check on data and information and provide feedback to data analysts on ways to improve reliability and consistency of information.
* Assist in preparation of reports, presentations and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
* Work with Production Engineering to provide accurate recommendations to COP and JV Marketing groups on diluent purchases and shipping nominations.
* Monitor diluent quality and update blend ratio forecast
* Collaborate with internal and JV Marketing groups as well as Enbridge to monitor, optimize and assure diluent and sales product inventory
* Collaborate with expansion phases on sales and blending design
* Manage portfolio of opportunities for the S&B area.
* Support Operations Excellence initiatives within the PS&O framework and develop, coordinate and maintain the Sales and Blending System work plans. Apply continuous improvement philosophy to workflow, procedures and tools.
* Establish and maintains relationships with various stakeholders i.e. joint ventures, external agencies
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications
* Engineering Degree
* APEGA P. Eng. designation
* 10 years of relevant engineering experience
* Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in O&G industry
* SAGD specific experience will be considered an important asset for this position
* Project management and Supervisor experience will be an asset
* Advanced computer skills: MS suite (Excel; Access; Word; Project; PowerPoint); SAP experience an asset
* Legally authorized to work in Canada on a regular full-time basis without restrictions
* Must possess a valid class 5 Drivers license and an acceptable driving record
Preferred Qualifications
* Personal commitment to safety
* Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills. Ability to facilitate discussions effectively and influence stake holders to make timely decisions to optimize performance and profitability
* Solid background on engineering fundamentals
* Good analytical and problem-solving skills
* Strong organizational and time management skills
* Dynamic team player who also works well independently
In order to be considered for this position, you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature. This position will remain open until a preferred candidate has been identified.
For information on our Sustainable Development performance in Canada, visitwww.cpcsustainability.ca
ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Function: Engineering
Job Level: Team Leader/Supervisor
Line of Business: OIL SANDS
Title: Sales and Blend Engineering Lead - Oil Sands