Mid-Senior Petrochemical ProfessionalsHire Resolve.com • Sarnia, ON, Canada

Mid-Senior Petrochemical Professionals

Hire Resolve.com • Sarnia, ON, Canada

16 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job Description

Hire Resolve is assisting petrochemical organizations in hiring experienced petrochemical professionals to support refinery, chemical, and downstream manufacturing operations across Canada. This is a multi-role opportunity spanning several functions within the sector, including plant operations, process and project engineering, reliability and maintenance, HSE and process safety, quality and laboratory functions, supply chain, and commercial / technical services. These roles are designed for mid- to senior-level professionals and offer a clear progression pathway toward senior leadership roles such as Operations / Production Manager, Engineering Manager, Reliability Lead, HSE / Process Safety Manager, and broader site leadership opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Lead safe, efficient plant operations across continuous and batch processes, utilities, and supporting units
Drive process optimization, debottlenecking, yield improvement, energy efficiency, and cost reduction initiatives
Support or lead capital projects from scope definition through execution, commissioning, and handover
Maintain robust technical documentation and change control (P&IDs, SOPs, operating envelopes, MOC)
Strengthen asset reliability through preventive / predictive maintenance strategies, RCA, shutdown / turnaround planning, and integrity programs
Ensure compliance with applicable provincial OHS requirements and site HSE management systems, including process safety controls where applicable
Lead and participate in risk assessments (PHA / HAZOP / LOPA), incident investigations, and corrective action closeout
Manage contractors and safe systems of work (Permit to Work, isolations / LOTO, method statements and risk assessments)
Monitor and improve KPIs for safety, production, quality, reliability, and budget performance
Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Laboratory, Supply Chain, and external vendors to deliver site objectives
Support internal and external audits and inspections; maintain continuous improvement initiatives
Coach and develop teams through training, competency development, and leadership support

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical / Instrumentation Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline (a P.Eng. designation or eligibility is an advantage for certain engineering roles)

Typically 7–15+ years of experience in petrochemicals, refining, specialty chemicals, polymers, industrial gases, or comparable process manufacturing environments

Demonstrated experience in one or more functional tracks : operations leadership, process engineering, reliability / maintenance, rotating equipment, HSE / process safety, projects, quality / laboratory, or commercial / technical support

Working knowledge of safety and regulatory expectations in Canada (provincial OHS frameworks, contractor safety, hazardous energy control / LOTO, and process safety practices where applicable)

Familiarity with common plant systems and tools such as CMMS / EAM (e.g., SAP / Maximo), process historians (e.g., PI System), and standard engineering documentation practices

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive delivery

Willingness to work onsite in an industrial environment; some roles may involve shift coverage, on-call rotation, or travel depending on site needs

Benefits

Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)

RPP - Group RRSP

Group Life - AD&D - Critical Illness Insurance

Paid Time Off Benefits

Training & Development

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