Senior Facilities Engineer

Harvest Operations Corp.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong compensation

Strong safety culture

Job summary

Harvest Operations Corp. in Calgary seeks a Senior Facilities Engineer with 15+ years in SAGD and conventional oil and gas facility operations. You will lead multidisciplinary project delivery, develop critical docs and ensure safe, cost-effective performance across assets.

Applicants must be a P.Eng with ABSA/ASME/API knowledge, and be ready to drive improvements with EPCM teams, vendors and field staff in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in Western Canadian oil & gas and SAGD facilities.
• Registered with APEGA (P. Eng).
• Certification and proficiency with PEIMS, PLIMP, and Ground Disturbance Code of Practice.
• Extensive knowledge of industry codes and standards (ABSA, AER, CSA, ASME, API).

Responsibilities

• Lead facility and pipeline projects from concept through design, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Develop documentation including DBMs, MOC packages, procedures and operating documents.
• Identify opportunities for facility and process optimization, debottlenecking, expansion and integrity.
• Oversee mechanical, process, civil, electrical and instrumentation engineering with internal/external teams.
• Provide on-site engineering support during field execution and pre-startup verifications.
• Serve as MOC Engineer for Harvest change management process.
• Prepare engineering assessments under PEIM, PLIM, MOC and incident investigations.
• Coordinate between field operations and technical teams for safe, reliable performance.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or petroleum engineering

Tools

PEIMS

PLIMP

ABSA

AER

CSA/ASME/API standards

Job description

Harvest Operations Corp. is a diverse energy company, based out of Calgary, offering exposure to conventional upstream oil and natural gas production and SAGD operations. We are focused on identifying opportunities to create and deliver value with an active development program and a technical approach taken to maximize our assets. Harvest is committed to protecting the health and well-being of our people, the public and the environment through every decision and action taken each day.

Harvest Operations is currently recruiting a Senior Facilities Engineer, reporting to the Team Lead, Facility and Process Engineering. The Senior Facilities Engineer is a seasoned technical professional who brings extensive experience in SAGD and conventional oil & gas facility operations, maintenance, and optimization within the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin (WCSB). The Senior Facilities Engineer ensures safe, reliability, and cost-effective facility performance while supporting multi-disciplinary teams across the organization.This is a full-time permanent position based out of the Calgary Corporate Office.

What we can offer

At Harvest, we recognize the value of strong leadership and technical expertise. We are committed to supporting our employees with competitive compensation, meaningful work, and opportunities for growth.

• Strong compensation
• Strong safety culture and team-oriented environment

What you will do

• Lead facility and pipeline projects from concept development through design, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Collaborate with other stakeholders to develop comprehensive project documentation, including but not limited to Design Basis Memorandums (DBM), Management of Change (MOC) packages, procedures, and operating documentation.
• Identify, assess, and bring forward facility and process optimization, debottlenecking, expansion, integrity, and compliance opportunities, ensuring alignment with technical, economic and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee all engineering aspects—mechanical, process, civil, electrical and instrumentation—through in-house engineering resources or external Engineering, procurement, construction management (EPCM) service providers.
• Support field execution by providing onsite engineering guidance, participating in job scoping, pre-job planning, pre-startup verifications, and operational troubleshooting.
• Serve as the MOC Engineer for Harvest change management process.
• Prepare formal engineering assessments and documentation required under the Pressure Equipment Integrity Management (PEIM), Pipeline Integrity Management (PLIM), MOC, and incident investigation programs.
• Support effective communication and coordination between field operations and technical teams to ensure safe and reliable facility performance.

What are we looking for

Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or petroleum engineering, with 15+ years of progressive experience in Western Canadian oil & gas and SAGD facilities.
• Registered member in good standing with APEGA (P. Eng).
• Certification and proficiency with: Pressure Equipment Integrity Management System (PEIMS), Pipeline Integrity Management System (PLIMP), Ground Disturbance Code of Practice
• Extensive working knowledge of ABSA, AER, BCER, CSA, ASME, API, and applicable industry codes and standards.

Our ideal candidate will also have the following:

• Demonstrated excellence in managing facility engineering projects within SAGD central processing facilities (CPF), SAGD operations, and conventional WCSB assets.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on schedule and within budget while maintaining high standards of technical quality and safety.
• Exceptional communication, analytical, organizational and teamwork collaboration abilities with strong decision-making skills.
• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills, capable of guiding and coaching construction teams, contractors, and junior engineers.
• Experience leading and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, EPCM firms, engineering consultants, and third-party service providers.
• Ability to work independently or with other team members with a high degree of accountability, prioritization, and professional discipline.

Additional Information

We recognize the value of transferable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of education and experience, even if you do not meet every listed requirement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Harvest is committed to providing a respectful, inclusive workplace where all individuals have merit-based opportunities to grow and succeed. We value diverse perspectives and believe they strengthen our teams, enhance decision-making, and drive innovation.

All qualified applicants will be considered based on skills, experience, and abilities. Position requirements may be adjusted to meet business needs. Title and compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.

For more information about careers at Harvest, please visit harvestoperations.com/careers.

We sincerely thank those who apply, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.