Process Safety Engineer, Contractor
Date: Apr 24, 2026
Location: Strathcona County, AB, CA
Company: Inter Pipeline Ltd.
At Inter Pipeline, we are building a team of innovators and problem solvers with diverse backgrounds and skill sets. We cultivate opportunities to get to know each other better and collaborate more effectively. In every part of our organization, you will find people with a sense of purpose and a shared ethos - motivated, engaged, exploring new ideas and pushing for continuous improvements in everything we do. We believe teamwork is core to our success, and in that spirit you will work closely with leaders and team members. This is a great opportunity to amplify your purpose and contribute to meaningful, challenging work at the forefront of the energy sector.
Bring your passion, your ideas, and let's do this.
Description
Located at the Heartland Petrochemical Complex (HPC) just north of Fort Saskatchewan, the Process Safety Engineer will report to the Manager, Process & Operations Engineering, within the HPC Technical Services team.
The Process Safety Engineer is a senior professional responsible for leading and advising on all process safety related activities at HPC.
Key Activities and Responsibilities
•Collaborate with project, operational and engineering teams in coordinating and stewarding management of change (MOC) activities, including risk assessments and pre-startup safety reviews (PSSR)
•Support and/or facilitate, Process Hazard Assessment (PHA) activities which may include what-if reviews, hazard and operability studies (HAZOP) and other risk assessment techniques
•Develop and maintain a database of historical PHA studies, including tracking the resolution of hazard assessment action items, and coordinate the revalidation of existing Facility process hazard assessments (PHAs).
•Lead the development and maintenance of technical standards, practices, and procedures as Owner of Process Safety documentation.
•Provide oversight and guidance in maintaining Process Safety Information such as P&ID's, PFD's, Cause and Effect Diagrams etc.
•Review and categorize incidents relating to Process Safety, and facilitate or support investigation of Process Safety Events
•Support the implementation and maintenance of a fit for purpose operational risk management program that supports the HPC requirements and objectives.
•Support the sustainment of the Operations Management System ensuring compliance and providing oversight.
Education, Skills and Experience
•10+ years of related P.Eng experience
•Degree in the following will be considered: Risk Management, Process Safety, Engineering (Process)
•Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage work schedules and activities in a coordinated manner.
•Attention to detail, ability for problem solving and critical thinking skills.
•Ability to interpret, understand legislation and translate it to a diverse audience in the context of safety and risk management.
•Experience facilitating Process Hazard Analyses techniques such HAZOP, HAZID, What-if will be considered an asset
•Strong interpersonal skills including confident, supportive, collaborative, respectful
Hours
This is a contract position, 12 months (approximate)
Monday-Friday, 9 hours per day with every second Friday off
As this position is identified as security sensitive, employment of a final candidate will be conditional upon completion of a criminal background check, fit-for-work medical with drug and alcohol testing, and driver's abstract with satisfactory results.
While diversity is a fact, inclusion is the act of recognizing the value of our differences and leveraging them for the betterment of our organization. At Inter Pipeline, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that values, represents, and supports the communities in which we work. We are committed to maintaining a respectful workplace and we are building a culture that supports the diverse needs of our employees. We welcome applications from all individuals including those who are Indigenous, racialized, of varied abilities and ethnicities, members of gender and sexually diverse communities, as well as with any other dimension of diversity.
