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.

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

Prospect 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

Strong 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 workplace. 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.

As a family-owned company deeply rooted in our communities, we work hard to make a difference in the places we serve. For more than 100 years, our commitment to doing valuable business has been grounded in our commitment to people – to our employees, to our customers, and to our communities.

Our mission is focused on our continued evolution to meet the changing needs of our customers. We are devoted to being part of the solution, in providing the safe and reliable energy that our customers need, while taking concrete steps to evolve our business for the future.

📌 Project Development Engineer (Winnipeg)
🏢 Irving Oil
📍 Winnipeg