Senior Mechanical Engineer

Irving Oil; Saint John; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its Maintenance Engineering Group at Canada's largest Oil Refinery. The role involves providing engineering support, technical mentoring, and ensuring compliance with ASME/API codes, while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Candidates should possess a strong engineering background, proven leadership capabilities, and a commitment to safety and team collaboration.

Benefits

Fitness facility access

Annual bonus plan

Pension plan

Flexible benefits plan

Annual wellness allowance

Paid volunteer day

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant industry experience is required.
• P.Eng. designation is mandatory.
• Experience with ASME and API codes essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering technical support to the Maintenance Engineering Group.
• Perform piping flexibility analysis and ASME VIII code calculations.
• Develop/update internal instructions and standards.

Skills

Decision Making

Attention to Detail

Leadership/Mentorship

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

ASME/API Codes Knowledge

Communication Skills

Continuous Improvement Identification

Organizational Skills

Self-Motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

As the Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will work within the Maintenance Engineering Group, which provides maintenance and technical support to Canada’s largest Oil Refinery. Your goal will be to work closely with the Reliability Engineering Group Leader to provide support to the Engineers in the team through technical mentoring, performing assessments on operating equipment, updating/developing internal standards, and supporting the development and review of Engineering Work Orders.

What We Offer

• Work Environment – Work and grow within Canada’s largest Refinery, with strong safety culture, access to a fitness facility, an onsite medical team, and a café.
• Competitive Compensation – Including an annual bonus plan, and pension plan.
• Flexible Benefits Plan – in effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs.
• Wellness Support – With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community – Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities, and a donation matching program.
  
  

Your Responsibilities

• Provide engineering technical support to the Maintenance Engineering Group.
• Support the Reliability Engineering Group Leader as required.
• Support the review and approval of EWO’s and MOC’s.
• Perform piping flexibility analysis.
• Perform ASME VIII code calculations.
• Support Fitness for Service Assessments in accordance with API 579.
• Develop a competency program and training matrix for the Maintenance Engineers.
• Develop/update internal instructions and standards.
• Develop Engineering Work Orders for high priority or large-scale scopes of work.
• Provide engineering technical support during annual Turnarounds.
• Participate in the Refinery On-Call rotation.
  
  

Your Skills

• Confidence in making decisions considering competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Work independently with strong attention to detail.
• Proven leadership/mentorship skills.
• Keen analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Thorough understanding of applicable ASME/API codes and Internal standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to identify continuous improvement initiatives/opportunities.
• Strong organizational skills to ensure workload and priorities are managed.
• Self-motivated with a positive, solutions focused attitude.
  
  

Your Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years of relevant industry related experience.
• P.Eng. designation is a requirement.
• Experience providing engineering leadership.
• Experience with relevant ASME codes: Section VIII, B31.3, PCC1, PCC2, etc. is required.
• Experience with relevant API codes: 510, 570, 579, etc. is required.
• Experience with design, repair, and alteration of piping and/or pressure vessels is an asset.
  
  

Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’s created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.

Job Requirements - Work Experience

Engineering

Job Requirements - Education

Bachelors: Engineering