Company Overview

COSL Canada is a leader in responsible thermal oil sands development, utilizing creative technologies like Steam-Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) to unlock energy resources. We are committed to safety, operational excellence, and reducing our environmental footprint.

Please note this is a 12 month full-time contract position

Job summary:

The Completions Superintendent is responsible for overseeing the safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of well completion, workover, intervention, and abandonment operations. Reporting directly to the Completions Center Manager, this position provides operational leadership, technical oversight, and supervision of Wellsite Supervisors (WSS), ensuring compliance with COSL Canada policies, client requirements, applicable regulations, and industry standards.

The position coordinates operational planning, field execution, personnel, equipment, and contractors while working closely with engineering, HSE, Supply Chain Management, and other operational teams to optimize performance, control costs, and support the successful delivery of completion and well servicing programs.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee and coordinate well completion, workover, intervention, and abandonment operations, including SAGD and other applicable oilfield activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and timely execution in accordance with approved programs.
- Provide operational leadership, supervision, and technical guidance to Wellsite Supervisors (WSS), ensuring they understand their responsibilities and possess the required competencies to perform their duties effectively.
- Coordinate operational planning, work schedules, personnel allocation, equipment availability, and contractor resources to optimize operational efficiency and minimize non-productive time (NPT).
- Review and monitor daily operational reports, program execution, and field performance to ensure compliance with approved procedures, technical requirements, and operational objectives.
- Maintain effective communication and coordination between field personnel, engineering teams, HSE, SCM, clients, and other stakeholders to address operational challenges and support successful project delivery.
- Conduct regular field visits, operational inspections, and performance reviews to ensure compliance with company standards, client requirements,



and applicable regulatory obligations.
- Ensure compliance with well control, well integrity, and barrier management requirements, including applicable industry recommended practices and client-specific standards.
- Ensure service rigs and other critical equipment meet applicable inspection, certification, and operational readiness requirements before commencing operations.
- Promote a strong HSE culture by ensuring compliance with COSL Canada's HSE Management System, supporting hazard identification, risk assessments, safety inspections, and appropriate risk mitigation measures.
- Ensure Wellsite Supervisors and relevant field personnel complete required safety orientations, training, competency assessments, and certifications in accordance with company and client requirements.
- Support incident reporting, investigations, emergency response activities, corrective actions, and lessons-learned initiatives to continuously improve operational safety performance.
- Monitor operational expenditures, review daily cost reports, identify cost variances, and recommend measures to improve cost efficiency and resource utilization.
- Coordinate with SCM to ensure necessary contracts, purchase orders, and service arrangements are in place before operations commence, and support contractor performance evaluations.
- Ensure accurate and timely operational reporting, including daily activity reports, cost tracking, equipment utilization, and other required documentation in designated company systems.
- Support workforce planning, personnel scheduling, competency development, and performance evaluations of Wellsite Supervisors and other relevant field personnel.
- Participate in operational planning meetings, after-action reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, efficiency, service quality, and operational performance.
- Support the development, implementation, and improvement of operational procedures, technical standards,



and best practices related to well completion and servicing activities.
- Provide timely updates and recommendations to the Completions Center Manager regarding operational progress, significant risks, resource requirements, cost performance, and improvement opportunities.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Completions

Position Requirements:

- Technical diploma, engineering degree, or equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in oil and gas well completion, workover, intervention, or well servicing operations.
- Demonstrated supervisory or operational leadership experience in well completion and servicing operations.
- Strong experience in SAGD operations and thermal well completions is preferred.
- Previous experience in an Operations Manager, Completions Superintendent, or similar leadership role would be considered an asset.
- Extensive knowledge of well completion and servicing operations, including well control, well integrity, barrier management, and operational risk management.
- Familiarity with Alberta oil and gas regulations, applicable industry recommended practices (IRPs), and relevant HSE requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise field personnel, coordinate multiple operational activities, and manage contractors effectively.
- Proven experience in operational planning, resource allocation, cost control, and performance monitoring.
- Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, contractors, field personnel, and internal departments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with well reporting, operational management, and cost tracking systems.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and make timely operational decisions within assigned authority.
- Strong commitment to safety, operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Ability and willingness to travel to remote field locations and work flexible schedules as required by operational needs.

Job Type: Full time

Work Location: In person

📌 Completions Superintendent (Calgary)
🏢 COSL Canada
📍 Calgary