Hire Resolve is assisting petrochemical organizations in hiring experienced petrochemical professionals to support refinery, chemical, and downstream manufacturing operations across Canada. This is a multi-role opportunity spanning several functions within the sector, including plant operations, process and project engineering, reliability and maintenance, HSE and process safety, quality and laboratory functions, supply chain, and commercial/technical services. These roles are designed for mid- to senior-level professionals and offer a clear progression pathway toward senior leadership roles such as Operations/Production Manager, Engineering Manager, Reliability Lead, HSE/Process Safety Manager, and broader site leadership opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead safe, efficient plant operations across continuous and batch processes, utilities, and supporting units
- Drive process optimization, debottlenecking, yield improvement, energy efficiency, and cost reduction initiatives
- Support or lead capital projects from scope definition through execution, commissioning, and handover
- Maintain robust technical documentation and change control (P&IDs, SOPs, operating envelopes, MOC)
- Strengthen asset reliability through preventive/predictive maintenance strategies, RCA, shutdown/turnaround planning, and integrity programs
- Ensure compliance with applicable provincial OHS requirements and site HSE management systems, including process safety controls where applicable
- Lead and participate in risk assessments (PHA/HAZOP/LOPA), incident investigations, and corrective action closeout
- Manage contractors and safe systems of work (Permit to Work, isolations/LOTO, method statements and risk assessments)
- Monitor and improve KPIs for safety, production, quality, reliability, and budget performance
- Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Laboratory, Supply Chain, and external vendors to deliver site objectives
- Support internal and external audits and inspections; maintain continuous improvement initiatives
- Coach and develop teams through training, competency development, and leadership support
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline (a P.Eng. designation or eligibility is an advantage for certain engineering roles)
- Typically 7–15+ years of experience in petrochemicals, refining, specialty chemicals, polymers, industrial gases, or comparable process manufacturing environments
- Demonstrated experience in one or more functional tracks: operations leadership, process engineering, reliability/maintenance, rotating equipment, HSE/process safety, projects, quality/laboratory, or commercial/technical support
- Working knowledge of safety and regulatory expectations in Canada (provincial OHS frameworks, contractor safety, hazardous energy control/LOTO, and process safety practices where applicable)
- Familiarity with common plant systems and tools such as CMMS/EAM (e.g., SAP/Maximo), process historians (e.g., PI System), and standard engineering documentation practices
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive delivery
- Willingness to work onsite in an industrial environment; some roles may involve shift coverage, on-call rotation, or travel depending on site needs
Benefits
- Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
- RPP - Group RRSP
- Group Life - AD&D - Critical Illness Insurance
- Paid Time Off Benefits
- Training & Development
