Team Lead, Operations Engineering - Empress

Keyera Career Opportunity

Why Keyera?

At Keyera, people are at the heart of how we do business. You’ll join a collaborative, values-driven workplace where people care about one another, meaningful work matters and you have opportunities to learn, contribute and grow. Here, you can bring your experience and ideas to the table, build strong relationships and continue developing throughout your career.

What you can look forward to:

• Competitive total rewards that recognize your contribution and support your wellbeing
• Benefits that support you and your family, with options designed to meet different needs
• Paid vacation so you can recharge and enjoy time away from work
• Opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career, with experiences that help you build your skills and capabilities
• A culture built on relationships, collaboration and shared success, where people work together and support one another
• Meaningful work that contributes to our business and the communities where we operate
• The opportunity to make an impact, bringing your experience, ideas and perspective to the work you do.

Benefits, programs and other offerings may vary by position, work location and employee group.

Job Type:

Permanent

THE POSITION

Keyera is seeking an experienced Operations Engineering Team Lead for the Empress Complex and PTC pipeline. The position will be located at the Empress facility located near Medicine Hat, AB.

The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary engineering team, including employees and contractors, and work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Asset Integrity, Technical Services, and other stakeholders. The role is accountable for supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Empress facilities and associated pipeline. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Lead, coach, and develop Operations Engineering team members. 
• Establish clear priorities, responsibilities, and accountabilities across the team. 
• Manage engineering workload, resources, contractors, and competing stakeholder needs. 
• Provide engineering leadership for operational support, facility reliability, turnarounds, optimization opportunities, and risk reduction. 
• Oversee engineering work, including design development, Management of Change, commissioning, troubleshooting, and professional authentication. 
• Provide design and engineering process oversight as an APEGA Responsible Member. 
• Review and authenticate engineering designs, drawings, calculations, and technical reports. 
• Participate as an active member of the site leadership teams, contributing to facility priorities, budgets, risk management, and continuous improvement. 
• Mentor Engineers-in-Training and support the technical development of the engineering team. 
• Collaborate with site and Calgary-based stakeholders to deliver practical, fit-for-purpose engineering solutions. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Engineering degree from accredited university and registered as a Professional Engineer in good standing with APEGA. Registration with APEGS would also be an asset.
• Ten (10+) years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in gas processing or facility engineering. 
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering work and multidisciplinary teams in an operating-facility environment. 
• Strong technical background in mechanical or process engineering, supported by a broad understanding of other engineering disciplines. 
• Strong knowledge of Management of Change and process safety management practices. 
• Experience prioritizing work and managing resources across multiple stakeholder groups. 
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills. 
• Familiarity with ASME B31.3 and applicable ABSA and AER requirements. 

Posting Expiry Date:

Nov 24, 2026

At Keyera, we embrace collaboration, inclusion, and a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. Our values foster an environment 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.