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 advantages 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
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 a Team Lead, Operations to join our Empress VI facility near Medicine Hat, Alberta. This role supports the day-to-day operations needs of our facility. The successful candidate must live within 100KMs of the Empress facility.
RESPONSIBILITIES Lead day-to-day operation activities for the plant
Investigate and correct deviations to production or energy targets
Support continuous improvements to the work management workflow process
Performs Shift Engineer responsibilities to ensure adherence to the regulations and safety act




Ensure diligent and highly observant rounds are conducted by their respective team
Support the effective implementation of management system(s) for Empress Operations
Provide coverage for absent Chief Engineers/Ops Leaders
Ensure the plant operates according to operating procedures and engineered parameters in a safe and efficient manner, to meet necessary production targets and product quality standards
Immediately notify supervisor/Leader of any unsafe condition, accident, fire, or spill
Participate in risk ranking exercises in regard to work management and project initiation
Provide frontline visible leadership presence and reinforcement of our cultural behaviors and values
Actively participate in Health and Safety initiatives within the operations group
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum 2nd class Power Engineer certificate
Ten (10) years’ experience in operations, a minimum of five (5) years' of leadership experience supervising field employees
Shutdown/turnaround experience is an asset
Demonstrated commitment to safety and an incident and injury-free workplace
Ability to work effectively across department boundaries
Proven experience in process improvement
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to lead a diverse team
A valid driver’s license and ability to provide a 5-year standard driver abstract (clean driver’s abstract)
This role is subject pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol testing and ongoing compliance with the company’s Drug and Alcohol Policy
Posting Expiry Date: Sept 3, 2026
At Keyera, we embrace collaboration, inclusion, and a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve.
Our values foster an workplace 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.
Keyera’s 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).
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.
For more information about Keyera’s Top Employer awards please click here.

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📌 Team Lead, Operations (Alberta)
🏢 Keyera
📍 Alberta