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 (14 / 14) 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
- Provide operational engineering support to project design and execution teams
- Develop and lead readiness plans to transition from project to operations
- Contribute technical input to construction and commissioning planning
- Participate in the development of lab and MOC (Management of Change) processes
- Liaise with licensors and project engineering teams to ensure operational alignment
Operations & Commissioning
Monitor and optimize process performance to improve efficiency and safetySupport start-up, testing, and commissioning activities with hands-on engineering oversightEnsure operational integration of engineering designsAct as the technical point of contact for deliverables, milestones, and performance trackingConduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategiesEnsure compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental requirementsSupport documentation and reporting in alignment with operational standardsQualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical EngineeringProfessional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation requiredMinimum of 7 years of engineering experience, with exposure to operations preferredPrior involvement in commissioning or start-up projects is considered a strong assetLeadership : Influence and lead cross functional teamsTechnical Proficiency : Expertise in engineering principles, operations procedures, and industry regulations.Strategic Thinking : Strong planning and organizational skills to align projects with long-term goals.Collaboration : Effective communicator and team player across multidisciplinary teams.Problem-Solving : Analytical mindset to identify challenges and implement effective solutions.Adaptability : Flexibility to manage shifting priorities in a dynamic environment.Ethics and Integrity- Commitment to ethical standards in research, documentation, and presentation of historical information.Decision Making – Evaluates information, considers various options, and chooses the most suitable informationPlanning & organizing – Proactively plans and organizes documents in accordance with programsAccountability – Creates culture of team accountability.Risk Management – Recognizes potential risks in documentation and processes and ensures clarity to mitigate those risks.Other Requirements
This is a safety-sensitive role and requires passing a pre-employment fitness to work, medical and a drug / alcohol testClass 5 licenseOccasional interprovincial and international travel may be requiredWe 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.
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