In her role, Amanda’s responsibilities span conceptual planning, facilities design, budget and schedule estimations, and regulatory procedures. Working from the Calgary office, she maintains flexible hours, generally starting her day at 7:00 a.m. With a 37.5-hour workweek and every second Friday off, she enjoys a balanced lifestyle with a short commute and the option to travel across North America. Field engineers in her position need awareness of hazards such as construction equipment, H2S leaks, and rotating equipment.

Amanda’s journey to Chevron included six engineering work terms during her Mechanical Engineering degree at Memorial University, where she gained experience in geotechnical research, drilling, production engineering, and corrosion representation. Extracurricular activities, such as involvement in student council, science olympics, and public speaking, also helped shape her path. Her family background in construction and a strong interest in math and science were natural motivators for her chosen field. Looking forward, Amanda aims to gain international experience in offshore structure design and move into project management for significant projects like Hebron or Hibernia.

Amanda’s role involves managing facility design projects for remote oil and gas sites. This includes producing design studies, developing budgets and schedules, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Her work is mostly office-based, though she travels frequently within North America for various projects, visiting places such as Bakersfield, CA; Houston, TX; and St. John’s, NL.