Operations Engineer

Taqa Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Growth opportunities

Community involvement and volunteering

Job summary

TAQA North in Alberta is seeking an Operations Engineer to join the Engineering Department, based in Calgary or from Crossfield/Rocky Mountain House with regular site travel. You will work with foremen, field operators, and asset teams to execute multi-discipline projects and support safe, efficient operations.

The role requires a Mechanical or Chemical engineering degree with 5+ years in oil and gas, P.Eng in Alberta, and ability to obtain security/background checks.

Qualifications

• Mechanical or chemical engineering degree with 5+ years’ of experience in oil and gas facilities, operations, or process engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng) with APEGA in Alberta. Must be willing to authenticate deliverables within their competency.
• Experience with Symmetry preferred.
• Open to candidates based in Calgary (with regular travel to site) or working from Crossfield or Rocky Mountain House office locations.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Supporting operations teams by executing multi-discipline projects.
• Completing calculations ranging from control valve sizing, PSV sizing, piping hydraulics, etc.
• Working with operations/maintenance to develop shutdown keys and control narratives.
• Supporting asset teams with base management and maintenance capital projects.
• Opportunity to execute larger capital projects as experience and capabilities permit.
• Work directly in a field-based environment with Field Operations to identify inefficiencies, optimizations, and solutions to problems.
• Ensure regulatory compliance on all TAQA facility designs, as well as adherence to sound engineering practices.
• Assist the maintenance capital budget including project justifications, planning and execution, spend forecasting, and project close out.
• Provide engineering expertise and design through generation and update of applicable engineering drawings such as P&IDs, Line Lists, Isometrics, Plot Plans, etc including authentication where required.
• Conduct risk assessments of facility projects and implement changes to reduce risks to TAQA's operations.
• Manage engineering consultants, construction supervisors and internal groups to safely and cost-effectively execute assigned projects.
• Assist with the development of internal procedures and processes to further improve the delivery of TAQA's management of change and process safety related programs.
• Support TAQA’s growing Process Safety Management systems and initiatives.
• Scope out projects, including the identification and evaluation of alternatives, prepare cost estimates, and make recommendations on preferred solutions
• Ensure relevant stakeholders are notified and involved in proposed changes
• Coordinate and manage field inspectors, contractors and other vendors as required
• Provide engineering expertise for equipment, day-to-day operations and maintenance of TAQA facilities and pipelines
• Respond to field, management, and technical requests as required
• Coordinate and manage management of change (MOC) and capital maintenance projects

Education

Mechanical or Chemical Engineering degree

Professional Engineer (P.Eng) with APEGA (Alberta)

Tools

Symmetry

Job description

Sub location Crossfield, Alberta and/or Rocky Mountain House, Alberta

Closing Date 07/09/26

Are you interested in being part of a company that believes in the pursuit of excellence, conducting work in a safe and sustainable manner and being courageous and creative in everything we do? When you join TAQA North, you will be joining a company that believes in collaboration, supporting professional development and being active members in the communities where we operate. We strive to create a work environment that is productive and profitable as well as challenging and enjoyable. With field operations in Alberta, we deliver production of approximately 80,000 barrels of oil equivalent/day.

The Operations Engineer will be part of the TAQA North Engineering Department and report directly to the Manager of Engineering. This challenging position will based out of either the Calgary (with regular travel to site) or working from the Crossfield or Rocky Mountain House office locations, working alongside foremen, field operators, ticketed trades people, asset integrity specialists, and other engineering personnel. This position is a unique opportunity for an engineer to gain solid field experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting operations teams by executing multi-discipline projects.
• Completing calculations ranging from control valve sizing, PSV sizing, piping hydraulics, etc.
• Working with operations/maintenance to develop shutdown keys and control narratives.
• Supporting asset teams with base management and maintenance capital projects.
• Opportunity to execute larger capital projects as experience and capabilities permit.
• Work directly in a field-based environment with Field Operations to identify inefficiencies, optimizations, and solutions to problems.
• Ensure regulatory compliance on all TAQA facility designs, as well as adherence to sound engineering practices.
• Assist the maintenance capital budget including project justifications, planning and execution, spend forecasting, and project close out.
• Provide engineering expertise and design through generation and update of applicable engineering drawings such as P&IDs, Line Lists, Isometrics, Plot Plans, etc including authentication where required.
• Conduct risk assessments of facility projects and implement changes to reduce risks to TAQA's operations.
• Manage engineering consultants, construction supervisors and internal groups to safely and cost-effectively execute assigned projects.
• Assist with the development of internal procedures and processes to further improve the delivery of TAQA's management of change and process safety related programs.
• Support TAQA’s growing Process Safety Management systems and initiatives.
• Scope out projects, including the identification and evaluation of alternatives, prepare cost estimates, and make recommendations on preferred solutions
• Ensure relevant stakeholders are notified and involved in proposed changes
• Coordinate and manage field inspectors, contractors and other vendors as required
• Provide engineering expertise for equipment, day-to-day operations and maintenance of TAQA facilities and pipelines
• Respond to field, management, and technical requests as required
• Coordinate and manage management of change (MOC) and capital maintenance projects

Qualifications:

• Mechanical or chemical engineering degree with 5+ years’ of relevant experience in oil and gas facilities, operations, or process engineering.
• EPC experience is considered an asset.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng) with APEGA in Alberta. Must be willing to authenticate deliverables within their competency.
• Experience with Symmetry preferred.
• Open to candidates based in Calgary (with regular travel to site) or working from the Crossfield or Rocky Mountain House office locations.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Ability to provide three satisfactory professional references and complete a satisfactory criminal background check.

Benefits of Working at TAQA North:

• We do what is right for our environment, community and people
• We believe in equal employment opportunities and strive for a diverse workplace
• We celebrate and recognize our people
• TAQA North offers a comprehensive benefits program. In addition to extended health, dental and vision, we offer a group savings plan, healthcare spending account and wellness plan
• We respect work/life balance and offer a robust vacation program including flex days
• We believe in giving back to our communities and offer volunteer days and a charity matching program
• Growth Potential
  • TAQA North has field operations predominantly in Alberta that deliver production of approximately 80,000 barrels of oil equivalent/day.
• Sustainability
  • TAQA aims to be a low carbon power and water champion
  • TAQA North is committed to being a safe and environmentally responsible producer
  • TAQA North uses Acid Gas Injection (AGI) at the Crossfield plant to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

TAQA is an Abu Dhabi based company that provides water and energy to communities around the world with an oil and gas sector. When you join TAQA North, you will be joining a company that believes in collaboration, supporting professional development and being active members in the communities where we operate.We strive to create a work environment that is productive and profitable as well as stimulating and enjoyable.

We thank all applications, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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