Engineer, Operations

Inter Pipeline; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Inter Pipeline located near Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, is seeking an Operations Engineer to support the Polypropylene (PP) Plant within the Technical Services team. You will work under the Process & Operations Engineering Manager, applying strong engineering principles to improve reliability and production optimization.

The role emphasizes process safety, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering practical, data-driven solutions while supporting capital planning and compliance at a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering required.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA is required.
• 5–7 years of directly related engineering experience.
• Strong process engineering fundamentals and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key technical resource for Operations, Maintenance, and Technical Services groups.
• Provide engineering support for the Polypropylene (PP) Plant.
• Apply engineering principles to complete Operations Engineering deliverables.
• Analyze process performance and operating data to develop recommendations and business cases.
• Lead and support Process Safety Management (PSM) initiatives and MOC processes.
• Identify, develop, and support a five-year capital plan focused on reliability and production optimization.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects safely and compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Support incident investigations through technical analysis and root-cause investigations.
• Contribute to safety culture, regulatory compliance, and audits.
• Develop into a subject matter expert for polypropylene plant processes.

Skills

Process engineering

Analytical problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Safety/regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering

P.Eng. with APEGA

Job description

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.