Project Development Engineer, Front End Engineering

Overview

Lead front-end engineering for refinery capital projects, handling FEL1-2 and later phases.

Key Responsibilities

• stakeholder management
• consultant coordination
• benefit analysis
• fel activities
• document development
• cost estimation

Tasks

-Responsible for stakeholder and sponsor management which includes communicating and collaborating with project sponsors and key internal and external stakeholders -Facilitate project work and studies with 3rd party consultants, technology licensors and engineering contractors, while also directing, reviewing and approving their work and deliverables -Lead and/or actively participate in benefits analyses and business case development -Lead and / or actively participate in Front End Loading (FEL) 1 and FEL 2 project activities -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 -Support the development of project schedules, project execution plans and cost estimates

Requirements

• refinery experience
• refinery support
• process simulation
• microsoft office
• engineering degree
• communication

What You Bring

-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 -8+ years of Refinery/Oil & Gas experience -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 -Process simulation skills/experience is an asset -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) -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 -Minimum Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering with P.Eng. -Effective collaboration skills -Experience representing the interests of refinery owners/operators in capital project development is a strong asset

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Benefits

-Work Environment – Work onsite in our beautiful home office building with access to a fitness facility, onsite nurse and a café -Paid Vacation – Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation -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 -Flexible Benefits Plan – Including medical and dental benefits that are both in effect from day one -Competitive Compensation – Including an annual bonus plan, pension plan and parking allowance -Wellness Support – With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program

About Irving Oil

-Specializes in refining, fuel distribution, marine shipping, trucking logistics, and infrastructure development. -Strong history of vertical integration, managing everything from refining to retail, shipping, and terminal operations. -Notably one of the first adopters of unleaded and low‑sulphur gasoline in North America, showing early innovation. -Privately held by the Irving family, it remains independent while evolving its assets and expanding in Europe via Top Oil.

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