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Process Safety Engineering (Refinery)- Co-op Student

  • Saint John, NB
  • On-site
  • Posted Sep 9, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Internship / apprenticeship, Full-time
Experience level
Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree
Apply by
Oct 2, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The student will support process safety engineering activities, including participating in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) sessions and preparing technical reports. They will also assist the Process Safety Management team with tasks such as incident investigations, facility siting, and emergency preparedness.

Job details

As a Process Safety Engineering Student, you will support risk management activities and see how process safety principles and practices are applied within Canada’s largest refinery. You will play a major role in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) where we assess risk in the operations of the refinery and offsite locations. You will prepare for and participate in the PHA sessions, work with the risk owners on managing recommendations and issue technical reports. The role is primarily office-based; however, you will develop an understanding of our refinery’s operations. The Process Safety Engineering team consists of several junior and senior engineers. They are located at our Saint John refinery and form an integral part of our refinery Process Safety Management and Health, Safety and Environment teams. Transportation onsite to the first gate at the refinery daily is the responsibility of the student. Responsibilities: * Prepare for the PHA sessions by gathering required technical drawings and documents * Support the execution of the PHA sessions, as required * Prepare clear and structured technical PHA reports that will be reviewed by the engineers * Communicate outcomes, risks and recommendations to the risk owners and stakeholders * As required, work with the Process Safety Management team to support: facility siting; emergency preparedness; fire protection; over pressure protection; Safety Instrumented Systems; Safety Reviews; and Incident Investigations. * Gain exposure to regulatory frameworks and company safety standards Your Skills: * Excellent problem-solving skills * Strong communication skills, both written and verbal * Self-motivated; ability to work independently * Ability to work within a team environment and meet deadlines * Safety conscious; follow procedures accurately * Knowledge of Microsoft Office * Valid Canadian driver’s license, is an asset Your Experience: * Currently enrolled in a post-secondary engineering program with a focus in Chemical or Process Engineering * Must have completed at least one year of post-secondary education and be returning to school What We Offer: * Professional Development – Student focused learning & development sessions, mentorships and networking events * Student Benefits – Housing allowance, relocation support, co-op fee reimbursement and parking allowance for qualifying candidates. * Work Environment – Work in a professional office setting at the refinery with access to a fitness facility, nurses and a café * Wellness Support – With 24/7 access to our Employee & Family Assistance Program * Volunteer and donation matching program – Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities and a donation matching program * Compensation – The weekly salary for this role will be based on your current work term. 1st - $890, 2nd - $980, 3rd and additional terms - $1075 Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’s created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility. Job Requirements - Work Experience Job Requirements - Education

What you’ll do

The student will support process safety engineering activities, including participating in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) sessions and preparing technical reports. They will also assist the Process Safety Management team with tasks such as incident investigations, facility siting, and emergency preparedness.

Requirements

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary engineering program with a focus on Chemical or Process Engineering. Applicants are required to have completed at least one year of post-secondary education and be returning to school.

Benefits

• Housing allowance • Relocation support • Co-op fee reimbursement • Parking allowance • Fitness facility access • Employee & family assistance program • Volunteer and donation matching program • Paid volunteer day

Listed skills

  • Teamwork · Preferred
  • Problem solving · Preferred
  • Technical Reporting · Preferred
  • Risk Management · Preferred
  • Communication · Preferred
  • Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Process safety
  • Risk management
  • Process hazard analysis
  • Technical reporting
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Safety conscious
  • Microsoft office
  • Chemical engineering
  • Process engineering
  • Facility siting
  • Emergency preparedness
  • Fire protection
  • Incident investigations
  • Fire Protection
  • Workplace Inclusivity
  • Ability To Meet Deadlines
  • Regulatory Frameworks
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Process Hazard Analysis
  • Self-Motivation
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Process Engineering
  • Oil and Gas
  • Refinery Experience
  • Problem Solving
  • Risk Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Operations
  • Process Safety
  • Process Safety Management
  • Safety Standards
  • Safety Instrumented Systems
  • Technical Drawing
  • Environment Health And Safety
  • Investigation

Job areas

  • Engineering
  • Energy
  • Manufacturing
  • Security & Safety
  • Process Safety Engineer
  • Health and Safety Engineer
  • Engineering Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified
  • Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors

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