Darlene Loeffel, P. Eng.

Vice President Operations at Harvest Operations Corp.

Darlene Loeffel, P. Eng. has a diverse and extensive work experience in the oil and gas industry.

Darlene started their career at Petro-Canada as a Reservoir Engineer, where they focused on hydrocarbon reserve evaluation and reserves booking for various oil fields. Darlene gained expertise in determining original oil in place and recoverable oil in place using different methods and techniques.

After Petro-Canada, they worked at Devon Energy as a Production Engineer. In this role, they were responsible for optimizing well production, pipeline infrastructure, and facilities. Darlene also prepared and maintained yearly production volumes budgets.

Next, Darlene joined Pengrowth Corporation as a Sr. Production Engineer. Darlene focused on maximizing profitability through the optimization of wells, pipeline infrastructure, and facilities. Darlene also managed an enhanced oil recovery (EOR) polymer scheme and multiple polymer injection skids.

Darlene continued their career at Husky Energy as a Senior Staff Reservoir Engineer, specializing in new technology. Darlene led several pilot projects for depleted or low inflow heavy oil wells, applying theoretical concepts in practical field operations. Darlene was responsible for project management, including developing pilot criteria, processes, and evaluating candidate wells.

Currently, Darlene holds the position of Vice President Operations at Harvest Operations Corp. Darlene oversees the operations department and is involved in creating sustainable development strategies for all assets. Darlene ensures the stewardship of capital and operating costs and supports the corporate health and safety program. Darlene also establishes long-term growth and development plans for core assets and promotes asset retirement programs.

Throughout their career, Darlene has consistently demonstrated their expertise in various aspects of the oil and gas industry, including production engineering, reservoir engineering, project management, and asset optimization. Darlene'sextensive experience and leadership skills make their a valuable asset to any organization in the industry.

Darlene Loeffel, P. Eng. has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Alberta. Additionally, they hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Alberta. The specific start and end years for these degrees are not provided.

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Timeline

  • Vice President Operations

    April, 2023 - present

  • Subsurface Asset Manager

    December, 2022

  • Team Lead, Production Engineering & Asset Retirement

    July, 2016

  • Sr. Production Engineer

    August, 2014