As an Engineer on Irving Oil’s Front-End Engineering team, you will play a key role in supporting the safe and reliable operation of the refinery through the development of Heat & Material Balances (H&MBs;) and Safety Check Rates (SCRs) for process units across the site. Your goal will be to build a strong understanding of refinery operations, process safety, and process engineering fundamentals while contributing to safety-critical analyses that support operational and business objectives. Your success in this role will be demonstrated through the delivery of accurate, high-quality engineering analyses, continued growth in technical expertise, and meaningful contributions to refinery improvement and capital projects through the Front-End Loading (FEL) process.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity with Irving Oil, please apply by November 20, 2026.

What We Offer:

- Work Environment – Work onsite in our beautiful home office building with access to a fitness facility, onsite nurse, and a café
- Competitive Compensation – Including an annual bonus plan, pension plan, and parking allowance
- Flexible Benefits Plan – In effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs
- Paid Vacation – Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too
- 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:





- Work with a trusted 3rd party to develop and maintain Heat & Material Balances (H&MBs;) for refinery process units
- Perform process engineering calculations and analyses to support Safety Check Rate (SCR) development and Pressure Safety Valve (PSV) evaluations
- Collaborate with Operations, Technical Services, Process Safety, and other engineering disciplines to validate process data and operating assumptions
- Support refinery process safety initiatives by ensuring process design basis information remains accurate and current
- Identify opportunities to improve process performance, reliability, and safety through engineering studies and analysis
- Contribute to capital project development activities, including engineering studies, design basis development, and FEL deliverables
- As knowledge of refinery processes and Front-End Loading (FEL 0, FEL 1, and FEL 2) develops, progressively support and ultimately lead sustaining capital and growth projects through project definition, scope development, and execution support
- Engage with engineering contractors, licensors, and consultants as required to support technical studies and project deliverables

Your Skills:

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Interest in process safety and refinery process engineering




- Ability to learn complex refinery processes and operating systems
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams
- Self-motivated with a willingness to take ownership of assigned work
- Solid organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet commitments
- Curiosity and desire for continuous learning and professional development
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related systems and technologies

Your Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering
- Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) working toward professional designation
- 0-8 years of process engineering experience in refining, oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, or similar industrial environments
- Understanding of mass and energy balance principles
- Experience with process simulation software (Aspen HYSYS or equivalent) considered an asset
- Knowledge of pressure relief systems, process safety, and refinery operations considered an asset

The expected salary range for this position is $80,836 - $122,871. Placement within range will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, and skills. *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.

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