AltaGas - Senior Engineer Operations

Job Description

AltaGas - Senior Engineer Operations

As Senior Engineer, Operations, you will support day‑to‑day operations at the Ridley Island Propane Export Terminal (RIPET) by providing hands‑on technical expertise, leading risk‑informed improvements, and executing small capital projects. Working closely with field leadership, you will apply sound engineering judgment to operational issues while supporting asset reliability, safety, and continuous improvement.

This is a full‑time role based based out of Calgary headquarters, with travel to site as required.

You Will

• Provide hands‑on engineering support in the field, troubleshoot operational issues, and support timely decision‑making alongside field leadership

• Lead the RIPET risk management process, proactively identifying risks and tracking mitigation actions through to resolution

• Partner with field leadership to identify operational improvements and support capital investment planning, including contributing to 1–3 year execution plans

• Lead small plant modifications through the Management of Change (MOC) process and prepare Engineering Work Packages (EWPs) across process, mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical scopes

• Support small field‑based projects, including scope definition, design coordination, cost estimating, execution planning, and cost control

• Collaborate with the Projects team on site design reviews, HAZOPs, and technical assessments

• Promote a strong safety culture and support compliance with environmental and operational regulations through audits, training, and incident response

You Have

• A bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering (Mechanical or Petroleum Engineering considered with relevant experience)

• 8+ years of oil and gas industry experience, ideally with direct operating company exposure

• Professional designation P.Eng., P.L.(Eng.), or P.Tech.(Eng.) with APEGA and/or EGBC

• Strong technical expertise in midstream and terminal LPG infrastructure design, operation, and optimization

• Experience with PHAs, HAZOPs, and structured risk assessments

• Knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards (ASME, API, NACE, etc.)

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and familiarity with tools such as HYSYS/Promax, PI Vision/Datalink, and Maximo

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic plant environment

• Comfort working in industrial settings and ability to travel to sites as required

• A valid driver’s license

• A strong commitment to safety, integrity, and continuous improvement

Why AltaGas

AltaGas is a leading North American energy infrastructure company with a strong operational focus on safety, reliability, and performance. At REEF, you’ll work at a critical export facility, partnering closely with field leadership to drive real operational impact. AltaGas offers an environment where technical expertise is valued, decisions are informed by risk and data, and engineers play a hands‑on role in maintaining and improving world‑class assets.

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For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

For U.S. hires: WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role.

U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.