Senior Engineer, Facility & Mechanical Integrity

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Description

Based at the Heartland Petrochemical Complex, located just north of Fort Saskatchewan, the Sr. Engineer, Facility & Mechanical Integrity reports to the Manager, Integrity. This role serves as the technical authority for facility integrity and mechanical reliability, supporting the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of critical assets across the site.

Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Turnarounds, Projects, and Process Safety, the successful candidate will lead integrity management initiatives and drive the continuous improvement of inspection, corrosion, and asset integrity programs.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

Mechanical Integrity & Engineering Leadership
•    Provide subject matter expertise on facility integrity, pressure equipment, piping systems, corrosion management, and applicable regulatory requirements.
•    Support safe and reliable operation of HPC assets through collaboration with Operations, Reliability, Maintenance, Process Engineering, Process Safety, and Turnaround teams.
•    Lead and maintain Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) programs, corrosion control strategies, creep and cycle tracking programs, and associated integrity documentation.
•    Conduct and review Fitness-for-Service (FFS) assessments and remaining life evaluations in accordance with applicable industry codes and standards.
•    Develop repair and replacement strategies for pressure equipment and piping systems.
•    Provide technical input and integrity expertise to brownfield and capital project initiatives.
•    Act as Engineer of Record for assigned technical work scopes and documentation.
•    Lead or support Management of Change (MOC) reviews and integrity-related risk assessments.

Integrity Program Management
•    Manage integrity-related budgets, forecasts, accruals, and variance reporting.
•    Support annual planning processes, long-range asset strategies, and risk mitigation initiatives.
•    Ensure inspection findings, MOC outcomes, operating excursions, and emerging damage mechanisms are incorporated into integrity management programs.
•    Evaluate inspection intervals and compliance requirements while supporting facility inspection activities.
•    Support HAZOP studies and other risk assessment processes.
•    Develop asset replacement plans and communicate long-term integrity risks and recommendations to operations leadership.
•    Maintain and continuously improve Integrity Operating Windows (IOWs) and associated monitoring programs.

Operational & Turnaround Support
•    Provide technical support for shutdowns, inspections, and outage planning activities.
•    Review inspection reports and ensure findings are appropriately documented, prioritized, and actioned.
•    Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of Integrity Data Management Systems (IDMS).
•    Develop and optimize preventive maintenance strategies and integrity-related maintenance programs.
•    Support Asset Care, FMEA studies, and critical spare parts assessments.

Safety, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
•    Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, industry codes, and Inter Pipeline standards.
•    Lead or support incident investigations and root cause analyses.
•    Promote a strong safety culture consistent with Inter Pipeline Values and EH&S commitments.
•    Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on asset reliability, risk reduction, and operational excellence.  

Education, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Welding Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA, or eligible for registration.
• 10 years+ of experience in facility integrity, pressure equipment integrity, corrosion management, mechanical engineering, inspection, or related disciplines within the oil & gas, petrochemical, refining, or industrial processing sectors.
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and sustaining Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) programs.
• Strong knowledge of pressure equipment integrity, corrosion mechanisms, damage mechanisms, and fitness-for-service methodologies.
• Working knowledge of Alberta regulatory requirements, including ABSA and Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) requirements.
• Excellent communication, technical writing, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of industry codes and standards including: o CSA Standards o ASME Codes o API Recommended Practices and Standards o API 570 o API 579 o API 580 / 581 o API 571 o API 970
• Experience performing: o Remaining life assessments o Fitness-for-Service evaluations o Corrosion assessments o Risk-based inspection analysis o Failure investigations and root cause analysis
• Experience working with Integrity Data Management Systems (IDMS) and inspection databases.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and engineering data analysis tools. Preferred Qualifications
• API 580 and API 581 certification.
• ABSA In-Service Pressure Equipment Inspector Certification.
• API 510 and/or API 570 certification.
• Experience with PCMS, SAP, IBM Maximo, or equivalent asset management and integrity management systems.
• Experience supporting petrochemical, refinery, gas processing, or chemical manufacturing facilities.

Hours

Full-time, nine hours per day, with every other Friday off

As this position is identified as safety and security sensitive, employment of a final candidate will be conditional upon completion of pre-employment medical, drug & alcohol, criminal record check and drivers abstract assessments with satisfactory results. Additionally, candidates will be required to adhere to company policies including those that relate to the proper use of personal protective equipment and, where applicable and available, human rights accommodation will be made.

Inter Pipeline recognizes the importance of properly rewarding our employees by offering attractive employee benefits. Please visit our “working with us” page to learn about the compensation and benefits offerings Working Here | Inter Pipeline 

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.