Asset Optimization Engineer

Keyera; Empress; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards

Family benefits

Paid vacation

Learning and growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Meaningful work

Make an impact

Job summary

Keyera is seeking an Asset Optimization Engineer to drive performance, reliability and profitability of its assets. You will lead optimization opportunities, coordinate with Business Development, operations, maintenance and engineering, and ensure safe, cost-effective operation.

You will contribute to Pre-FEED and FEED work, aligning projects with asset capabilities and long-term goals while collaborating across teams to deliver measurable improvements.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree and P.Eng in Alberta are required.
• 7+ years of experience in asset optimization, operations or reliability engineering in energy.
• Strong knowledge of process systems and performance optimization methodologies.
• Proven ability to drive optimization in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Optimize asset performance through proactive technical monitoring and data analytics.
• Collaborate with BD, operations, maintenance, and engineering teams on optimization projects.
• Align optimization efforts with asset profitability and business objectives.
• Analyze operational data to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Develop and implement process enhancements to asset performance and profitability.
• Support AMR reliability programs and long-term asset integrity planning.
• Monitor effectiveness of solutions and adjust as needed.
• Develop KPIs to track asset performance and efficiency gains.
• Assist in root cause analysis of equipment failures and system issues.

Skills

Process optimization

Reliability engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analytics

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical or Chemical)

P.Eng designation in Alberta

Tools

Process monitoring tools

Job description

Keyera Career Opportunity

Why Keyera?

At Keyera, people are at the heart of how we do business. You’ll join a collaborative, values-driven workplace where people care about one another, meaningful work matters and you have opportunities to learn, contribute and grow. Here, you can bring your experience and ideas to the table, build strong relationships and continue developing throughout your career.

• Competitive total rewards that recognize your contribution and support your wellbeing
• Benefits that support you and your family , with options designed to meet different needs
• Paid vacation so you can recharge and enjoy time away from work
• Opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career , with experiences that help you build your skills and capabilities
• A culture built on relationships, collaboration and shared success , where people work together and support one another
• Meaningful work that contributes to our business and the communities where we operate
• The opportunity to make an impact , bringing your experience, ideas and perspective to the work you do.

Benefits, programs and other offerings may vary by position, work location and employee group.

JobType:

Permanent

The POSITION

The Asset Optimization Engineer is responsible for driving asset performance, reliability, and profitability. This role is accountable for identifying and executing optimization opportunities, and ensuring that assets run safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. In addition, the Asset Optimization Engineer serves as the key liaison with Business Development, leading engineering support for Stage 0 project ideation, feasibility evaluation, and recommendation for cancellation or progression.

The role also provides critical engineering input during the Pre-FEED and FEEDof growth projects, ensuring alignment with asset capabilities, operational requirements and long-term business objectives. By bridging engineering, operations, maintenance, and commercial teams, the Asset Optimization Engineer ensures that optimization efforts and growth opportunities are aligned with business objectives and asset capabilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Optimize asset performance through proactive technical monitoring, data analytics, and collaboration with operations, maintenance and reliability teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with BD, operations, maintenance, and engineering teams on optimization projects.
• Align optimization efforts with business objectives and asset profitability.
• Analyze operational data to identify inefficiencies, monitor performance trends, and recommend improvements.
• Work closely with Process Engineering to develop and implement process enhancements to asset performance and profitability.
• Work closely with Maintenance and Reliability teams to support AMR reliability programs, maintenance strategies and contribute to long-term planning for asset integrity, debottlenecking and performance improvement.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented solutions and make necessary adjustments.
• Develop and steward key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor asset performance, track efficiency gains and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support operational troubleshooting and participate in root cause analysis of equipment failures and system issues to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Participate in project commissioning and start-up activities for growth projects. Ensure new equipment is integrated into the Process Technical Monitoring framework.
• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in asset optimization technologies, including tools for health monitoring to proactively enhance asset reliability and performance.
• Provide turnaround and outage support as required.
• Assist in training and mentoring junior engineers and operations by sharing process best practices, operational insights and technical knowledge.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Engineering degree (Mechanical, Chemical, or equivalent);P. Eng designation in Alberta required.
• 7+ years of experienceinasset optimization, operations engineering, reliability engineering, or process engineering within the energy sector.
• Strong knowledge of process systems, reliability principles, and performance optimization methodologies.
• Proven ability to identify and implement optimization strategies in complex operating environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence across multidisciplinary teams.

Posting Expiry Date:

Nov 9, 2026

At Keyera, we embrace collaboration, inclusion, and a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. Our values foster an environment for every person to bring their whole self to work.

We offer a well-rounded total compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program designed with the well-being and empowerment of our employees and their families in mind.

If you are interested in an opportunity to join a winning, purpose-driven culture then you’ll enjoy a career with us.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.