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Why Keyera?

It's our purpose-driven culture, benefits, and people. From flexible, customizable benefits and an employer-funded pension plan to our Keyera Connects social investment program and paid employee volunteer days, we're focused on empowering our people and communities.

When you work with us, you'll enjoy:

Flexible Benefits to meet your individual and family needs, including

• $3,500 plus 4.5% of base salary each year to customize your benefits and investments

• Saving plan options, including an Employee Share Purchase Plan, RRSP, and TFSA

• Defined Contribution Pension Plan funded by Keyera up to 10% of base salary

• Wellness Personal Spending Account of $750 per year to cover wellness expenses

Paid vacation and eight flex days each year

• Two paid volunteer days each year to support the causes that are most important to you

• Employee Family Assistance Program with a variety of support resources from professional counselling to financial planning support and more.

Role/Location Specific

• Keyera's Northern Allowance is a tiered incentive program based on years of service, currently offered to employees working at the following locations: Grande Prairie Office, Wapiti, Simonette, Gold Creek, South Cheecham, and Fox Creek Terminal. This information reflects the current state of the program and may be subject to change over time.

Please note that compensation and benefits may be different based on the work location, position, and a candidate's experience and qualifications.

THE POSITION

Keyera is seeking an Operational Risk Engineer to support our Terminals & Pipelines operations within the Operations Engineering team. This role plays a critical part in identifying, evaluating, prioritizing, and mitigating operational risks and is based in Keyera's Sherwood Park Regional Office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational Risk Management & Risk Register Oversight

• Lead and support the identification, evaluation, and mitigation of operational risks using structured methodologies such as HAZOP, LOPA, PHAs, and other risk assessment tools.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve Site Operational Risk Registers, ensuring risks are appropriately ranked, tracked, and addressed.
• Align all operational risk management activities with Keyera's Operational Excellence Management System.
• Promote consistent risk identification, documentation, and closure across terminals and pipelines.
• Actively participate in the management of change (MOC) process in conjunction with facility stakeholders.
• Collaborate with vendors, engineering firms, and subject matter experts to solve problems and resolve design issues.

Risk Assessment, Reporting & Assurance

• Maintain and execute Risk Assessment Plans for operational assets, including coordination of baseline and revalidation PHAs.
• Prepare and present operational risk reports.
• Support internal assurance activities such as OEMS self-assessments, audits, and regulatory reviews related to operational risk management.
• Contribute to budgeting and planning for engineering actions arising from risk assessments.

Incident Investigation & Continuous Improvement

• Participate in incident investigations as required, providing risk-based insights, recommendations, and follow-up action planning.
• Identify opportunities to enhance risk management processes, tools, and practices across terminals and pipelines.

Coaching, Collaboration & Culture

• Coach and mentor operations engineers, asset teams, and frontline staff on risk identification, hazard mitigation, and process safety best practices.
• Support training initiatives and promote a proactive, risk-aware culture across operations.
• Stay current with industry standards and emerging risk management practices.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, Mechanical, or equivalent Engineering discipline.
• P. Eng. designation in Alberta (or eligibility) is preferred.
• 5-15 years of experience in operations engineering, process safety, operational risk management, or engineering within the energy, terminals, or pipeline sector.
• Knowledge of Midstream and Downstream facilities, Rail/Truck and Tank Terminals, and Pipeline Operations is preferred for this role.
• Strong working knowledge of risk assessment frameworks, including HAZOP, LOPA, PHAs, and operational risk registries.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing effective risk mitigation strategies in complex operating environments.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organization, and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with current acts and regulations (ABSA, ASME B31.3 and Section VIII, CSA Z662, etc.).
• Comfortable working in both office and field environments, with a proactive, self-directed approach.

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.