Job Description

As a Project Development Engineer, Front End Engineering (FEE), you will support the development of capital projects by leading the front-end development stages (FEL 1 and 2) and supporting FEED / detailed engineering/execution (FEL 3 and 4) stages. Your goal will be to support sustaining and growth-related capital projects. Your success will be seen in your delivery of innovative, fit-for-purpose project solutions that prioritize safety, environmental stewardship, and community well-being.


What We Offer:


Work Environment - Work onsite in our beautiful home office building with access to a fitness facility, onsite nurse and a cafe


Competitive Compensation - Including an annual bonus plan, pension plan and parking allowance


Flexible Benefits Plan - Including medical and dental benefits that are both in effect from day one


Paid Vacation - Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation


Wellness Support - With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program


Opportunity 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:


Lead and / or actively participate in Front End Loading (FEL) 1 and FEL 2 project activities


Responsible for stakeholder and sponsor management which includes communicating and collaborating with project sponsors and key internal and external stakeholders


Responsible for developing critical project documents e.g. Project- Frame, I Phase Plan, Project Design Intent, Decision Matrix, etc. and presenting to all levels of the organization


Lead and/or actively participate in benefits analyses and business case development


Facilitate project work and studies with 3rd party consultants, technology licensors and engineering contractors, while also directing, reviewing and approving their work and deliverables


Support the development of project schedules, project execution plans and cost estimates


Your Skills:


Understand the basic economic drivers of oil refining


Effective collaboration skills


Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences and effectively translate complex information into clear updates, reports, and presentations


Strong analytical skills paired with a structured, organized approach to managing information, tasks, and priorities--enabling effective decision-making and execution in fast-paced environments


Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while proactively identifying risks, opportunities, and anticipating future program needs to ensure readiness and sustained progress


Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and comfortable leveraging digital tools


Your Experience:


Minimum Bachelor's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering with P.Eng.


Minimum 3-5 years of day-to-day refinery support experience is required (i.e. unit process engineer, maintenance engineer, etc. involved in the day-to-day operation of refinery process units)


8+ years of Refinery/Oil & Gas experience


Process simulation skills/experience is an asset


Experience representing the interests of refinery owners/operators in capital project development is a strong asset


Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. 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.


Job Requirements - Work Experience


Engineering


Job Requirements - Education


Bachelors: Engineering