Engineer, Operations

Job summary

The Operations Engineer provides technical support for the Polypropylene plant by analyzing process performance and developing solutions for operational improvements. They also lead process safety initiatives and manage capital projects to ensure plant reliability and production optimization.

Job details

At Inter Pipeline, we are building a team of innovators and problem solvers with diverse backgrounds and skill sets. We cultivate opportunities to get to know each other better and collaborate more effectively. In every part of our organization, you will find people with a sense of purpose and a shared ethos - motivated, engaged, exploring new ideas and pushing for continuous improvements in everything we do. We believe teamwork is core to our success, and in that spirit you will work closely with leaders and team members. This is a great opportunity to amplify your purpose and contribute to meaningful, challenging work at the forefront of the energy sector. Bring your passion, your ideas, and let's do this.Description Located at the Heartland Petrochemical Complex (HPC), just north of Fort Saskatchewan, the Operations Engineer will report to the Process & Operations Engineering Manager within the Technical Services team. As a member of the Heartland team, you'll work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment that values technical expertise, innovation, and professional growth. You'll have the opportunity to solve complex challenges, influence key operational decisions, lead improvement initiatives, and further develop your career while contributing to the long-term success of a world-class manufacturing facility.Key Activities and Responsibilities • Serve as a key technical resource for Operations, Maintenance, and other Technical Services groups.• Provide engineering support and expertise for the Polypropylene (PP) Plant.• Apply strong technical knowledge and sound engineering principles to complete Operations Engineering deliverables.• Provide day-to-day engineering support by analyzing process performance, evaluating operating data, and developing recommendations, business cases, and solutions for operational and plant modifications.• Lead and support Process Safety Management (PSM) initiatives, ensuring process safety risks and opportunities are identified and addressed in a timely manner.• Identify, develop, and support execution of a five-year capital plan focused on reliability improvements, operational excellence, and production optimization.• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to safely and effectively deliver projects while ensuring compliance with APEGA Professional Practice requirements and HPC's Management of Change (MOC) process.• Support incident investigations through technical analysis and participation in root cause and causal investigations.• Actively participate in safety culture initiatives, regulatory compliance programs, and internal and external audits.• Promote process engineering best practices, mentor colleagues, and enhance process knowledge across the site.• Develop into a recognized subject matter expert for Polypropylene plant processes through experience, training, and demonstrated performance.Education, Skills and Experience • Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering.• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA.• 5 to 7 years of directly related engineering experience.• Strong process engineering fundamentals and analytical problem-solving skills.• Ability to analyze complex operating issues and develop practical, data-driven solutions.• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across Operations, Maintenance, and Technical Services teams. Preferred• Experience supporting operating facilities in a process manufacturing environment.• Experience in unit troubleshooting, process optimization, and operational improvement initiatives.• Direct experience with Polypropylene (PP) or Polyethylene (PE) manufacturing processes.• Strong process safety experience, including participation in risk assessments, HAZOP studies, Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and other process safety management activities. Be part of one of Canada's most innovative petrochemical facilities, transforming locally sourced propane into high-value polypropylene products used around the world. Our employees play a critical role in shaping the future of the petrochemical industry through operational excellence, continuous improvement, and a strong commitment to safety.Hours Permanent full-time As this position is identified as safety and/or security sensitive, employment of a final candidate will be conditional upon completion of pre-employment medical, drug/alcohol, criminal record check and drivers abstract assessments with satisfactory results. Additionally, candidates will be required to adhere to company policies including those that relate to the proper use of personal protective equipment and, where applicable and available, human rights accommodation will be made. Inter Pipeline recognizes the importance of properly rewarding our employees by offering attractive employee benefits. Please visit our “working with us” page to learn about the compensation and benefits offerings Working Here | Inter Pipeline While diversity is a fact, inclusion is the act of recognizing the value of our differences and leveraging them for the betterment of our organization. At Inter Pipeline, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that values, represents, and supports the communities in which we work. We are committed to maintaining a respectful workplace and we are building a culture that supports the diverse needs of our employees. We welcome applications from all individuals including those who are Indigenous, racialized, of varied abilities and ethnicities, members of gender and sexually diverse communities, as well as with any other dimension of diversity.

What you’ll do

The Operations Engineer provides technical support for the Polypropylene plant by analyzing process performance and developing solutions for operational improvements. They also lead process safety initiatives and manage capital projects to ensure plant reliability and production optimization.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and be a registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA. The role requires 5 to 7 years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in a process manufacturing environment.

Listed skills

• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Root Cause Analysis · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Process engineering
• Polypropylene manufacturing
• Operational optimization
• Process safety management
• Root cause analysis
• Capital planning
• Technical troubleshooting
• Data analysis
• Project management
• Risk assessment
• HAZOP
• LOPA
• Safety instrumented systems
• Regulatory compliance
• Mentoring
• Influencing Skills
• Influencing Without Authority
• Management
• Technical Analysis
• Chemical Engineering
• Communication
• Regulatory Compliance
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Engineering Management
• Process Engineering
• Engineering Support
• External Auditing
• Hazard And Operability Study
• Innovation
• Internal Auditing
• Problem Solving
• Manufacturing Processes
• Operational Excellence
• Operations
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Petrochemical
• Process Manufacturing
• Process Optimization
• Process Safety
• Process Safety Management
• Risk Analysis
• Safety Culture
• Safety Instrumented Systems
• Technical Services
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Collaboration
• Investigation
• Reliability
• High Performance Computing
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Engineering
• Energy
• Manufacturing
• Security & Safety
• Operations Engineer
• Process Engineer (General)
• Industrial and Production Engineers
• Chemical Engineers