Operations Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Calgary is seeking an Operations Engineer to lead engineering workflows and support operational execution. This hybrid role combines process engineering, commissioning, and operational responsibilities, offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of engineering experience, with exposure to operations.
• Prior involvement in commissioning or start-up projects is considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational engineering support to project design and execution teams.
• Monitor and optimize process performance to improve efficiency and safety.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Proficiency

Strategic Thinking

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Adaptability

Ethics and Integrity

Decision Making

Planning & Organizing

Accountability

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity

Impact HR is proud to represent an excellent opportunity within the Western Canadian resources sector.Our client, an expanding energy company based in Calgary, AB, is dedicated to evaluating and developing its properties with an innovative and responsible multi-decade approach.As a part of the team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute from the ground up, while enjoying a competitive salary, incentives, and benefits.

Our client is focused on creating an environment where everyone is empowered to make impactful decisions that support the company’s goals.It’s a company with a long-term view and a culture bias towards leadership over management, exception-based reporting, empowered people, and purposeful work.Their leaders are focused on their individual team members’ success, in the belief that in the culmination of many successful people, they will have an extraordinarily successful organization.

Role Overview

Our client is seeking a dynamic Operations Engineer to lead engineering workflows, support day-to-day operational execution, and ensure smooth integration of engineering and site activities. This is a hybrid role combining process engineering, commissioning, and operational responsibilities with leadership exposure.

You will be based in Calgary during the engineering phase of the project and then transition to a rotational schedule at the site in Saskatchewan to support construction, commissioning, and operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, a solution-focused mindset, and a drive for continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering & Technical Support

•\tProvide operational engineering support to project design and execution teams

•\tDevelop and lead readiness plans to transition from project to operations

•\tContribute technical input to construction and commissioning planning

•\tParticipate in the development of lab and MOC (Management of Change) processes

•\tLiaise with licensors and project engineering teams to ensure operational alignment

Operations & Commissioning

•\tMonitor and optimize process performance to improve efficiency and safety

•\tSupport start-up, testing, and commissioning activities with hands-on engineering oversight

•\tEnsure operational integration of engineering designs

•\tAct as the technical point of contact for deliverables, milestones, and performance tracking

Risk Management & Compliance

•\tConduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies

•\tEnsure compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental requirements

•\tSupport documentation and reporting in alignment with operational standards

Qualifications

•\tBachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

•\tProfessional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation required

•\tMinimum of 7 years of engineering experience, with exposure to operations

•\tPrior involvement in commissioning or start-up projects is considered a strong asset

Competencies

•\tLeadership: Ability to inspire, guide, and develop team members.

•\tTechnical Proficiency: Expertise in engineering principles, operations management, and industry regulations.

•\tStrategic Thinking: Strong planning and organizational skills to align projects with long-term goals.

•\tCollaboration: Effective communicator and team player across multidisciplinary teams.

•\tProblem-Solving: Analytical mindset to identify challenges and implement effective solutions.

•\tAdaptability: Flexibility to manage shifting priorities in a dynamic environment.

•\tEthics and Integrity- Commitment to ethical standards in research, documentation, and presentation of historical information.

•\tDecision Making – Evaluates information, considers various options, and chooses the most suitable information

•\tPlanning & organizing – Proactively plans and organizes documents in accordance with programs

•\tAccountability – Creates culture of team accountability.

•\tRisk Management – Recognizes potential risks in documentation and processes and ensures clarity to mitigate those risks.

Other Requirements

•\tThis is a safety-sensitive role and requires passing a pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol test

•\tOccasional interprovincial and international travel may be required

•\tPhysical fitness is necessary for inspections, SCBA use, and work at heights

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to [e-mail] by May 20th, 2025.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to building a team that will make a positive contribution to the communities where we live and work.