Operations Engineer

Keyera; Redcliff; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits program

Employer-funded pension plan

Paid volunteer days

Employee family assistance program

Job summary

Keyera is seeking an experienced Operations Engineer to support Empress I-V and Empress VI facilities about 100 km from Medicine Hat, Alberta. The role involves daily engineering support and collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, Integrity, and Projects.

The candidate should have a University degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering and a P.Eng in Alberta, with 5+ years of relevant experience, including midstream facilities and MOC procedures.

Qualifications

• University degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng) in Alberta is required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience with natural gas processing, fractionation, natural gas liquids, compression or midstream facilities is preferred.
• Experience with MOC, process hazard analysis, and risk assessment is preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organization and analytical skills.
• Self-starter able to work independently in a multi-disciplined team.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and troubleshooting support to Maintenance, Operations, and Integrity.
• Participate in Management of Change (MOC) with facility stakeholders.
• Collaborate with vendors and engineering firms to solve problems and resolve design issues.
• Design Issue for Construction packages addressing HSE, reliability, cost, and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare technical drawings and documentation including piping isometrics and line designation tables.
• Provide project management support for capital and OPEX projects from conception to completion.
• Oversee EPCs for detailed engineering as required.

Education

University Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineering Designation (P. Eng) in Alberta

Job description

Keyera Career Opportunity

Why Keyera? It’s our purpose-driven culture, benefits, and people. From flexible, customizable benefits and an employer-funded pension plan to our Keyera Connects social investment program and paid employee volunteer days, we’re focused on empowering our people and communities.

When you work with us, you'll enjoy:

• Flexible Benefits to meet your individual and family needs, including $3,500 plus 4.5% of base salary each year to customize your benefits and investments
• Saving plan options, including an Employee Share Purchase Plan, RRSP, and TFSA Defined Contribution Pension Plan funded by Keyera up to 10% of base salary
• Wellness Personal Spending Account of $750 per year to cover wellness expenses
• Paid vacation and eight flex days each year
• Two paid volunteer days each year to support the causes that are most important to you
• Employee Family Assistance Program with a variety of support resources from professional counselling to financial planning support and more

Role/Location Specific

Keyera’s Northern Allowance is a tiered incentive program based on years of service, currently offered to employees working at the following locations: Grande Prairie Office, Wapiti, Simonette, Gold Creek, South Cheecham, and Fox Creek Terminal. This information reflects the current state of the program and may be subject to change over time.

Please note that compensation and benefits may be different based on the work location, position, and a candidate's experience and qualifications.

Job Type: Permanent

The POSITION

Keyera is currently seeking an Operations Engineer to support the Empress I-V and Empress VI facilities, located approximately 100 km from Medicine Hat, Alberta. The Operations Engineer will serve as a key technical resource for the facilities, providing day-to-day engineering support and working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Integrity, Technical Services, Projects, and external engineering partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical and troubleshooting support to Maintenance, Operations, and Integrity.
• Actively participate in the management of change (MOC) process in conjunction with facility stakeholders.
• Collaborate with vendors, engineering firms, and subject matter experts to solve problems and resolve design issues.
• Utilize engineering skills to design Issue for Construction packages that address: HSE and reliability concerns, optimization/pay-out justification, project scheduling, cost control, tender/bid packages, and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and authenticate technical drawings and documentation including: piping isometrics, line designation tables, and code calculations.
• Provide project management support for capital and OPEX projects from conception to completion (options identification & evaluation, process hazard analysis, funding request, detailed engineering, manage and report on cost and schedule during construction, resolve RFI’s).
• Utilize and oversee EPCs for detailed engineering as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• University Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineering Designation (P. Eng) in Alberta.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant engineering experience, preferably in an operating facility environment.
• Experience supporting natural gas processing, fractionation, natural gas liquids, compression, or other midstream facilities is preferred.
• Experience with Management of Change, process hazard analysis, risk assessment, engineering work-package development is preferred.
• Knowledge of pressure equipment, piping systems, rotating equipment, process systems, and facility reliability would be an asset.
• Familiarity with applicable Alberta legislation, regulations, engineering requirements, industry codes, and technical standards.
• Experience supporting facility turnarounds, outages, construction, commissioning, or start-up activities would be an asset.
• A strong background in facility and equipment reliability along with a mechanical aptitude would be an asset.
• Creativity in developing and evaluating alternate solutions to realize business opportunities within Keyera.
• Proven ability to solve problems and recommend the optimal solution.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organization and analytical skills.
• Is a self-starter who is able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Has a demonstrated ability to perform successfully in a multi-disciplined work team environment.

Posting Expiry Date: Sept 10, 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.

Headquartered in Calgary with operations in Western Canada, Texas and Oklahoma, Keyera operates an integrated Canadian-based midstream business with extensive interconnected assets and depth of expertise in delivering midstream energy solutions. Our business consists of natural gas gathering and processing, natural gas liquids (NGLs) fractionation, transportation, storage and marketing, iso-octane production and sales and diluent logistic services for oil sands producers.

We are committed to conducting our business in a way that balances diverse stakeholder expectations and emphasizes the health and safety of our employees and the communities where we operate.

Keyera is committed to being an employer of choice and strives to offer a well rounded total compensation package combined with a comprehensive benefits program designed to ensure the health and well-being of our employees and their families.

Working with us means you will be working for a Top Employer. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2019, 2024, 2025), Alberta's Top 85 Employers (2012-2025), and Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2025). We offer a well-rounded total compensation package combined with a comprehensive flexible benefits program designed with the well-being and empowerment of our employees and their families in mind.

Our values bring our culture to life, demonstrating what we stand for as an organization and how we work together to achieve our goals: Home Safe: I take action to protect people & the environment Own It: I deliver on my commitments All In: I work with others across Keyera to achieve superior outcomes Count On Me: I make decisions for the right reasons Drive Value: I am driven & passionate about creating value for Keyera’s stakeholders

Our commitment to our values and culture has allowed us to meet our business needs while addressing the needs of our employees and the communities in which we operate.

For more information about Keyera’s Top Employer awards please click here.