Operations Engineer

Who We Are Looking For

Rheaume Engineering Inc. (Rheaume) is seeking a full-time Operations Engineer to join our team for a secondment position supporting one of Rheaume's long-term clients, based in our Grande Prairie. The secondment term will be at least one-year and the opportunity to continue working for Rheaume post-secondment is available.

How To Apply

To be considered for this opportunity, you must apply via email to with the job title in the subject line.

Who We Are

Rheaume is an Alberta-based EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction management) firm, founded in 2005, with 40 staff members.

For engineering projects in industry sectors such as energy, mining, pulp & paper, and agriculture, Rheaume provides services in:

• Project management and project controls

• Design work within the following disciplines:

o Process

o Mechanical

o Civil

o Structural

o Electrical

o Instrumentation

o Controls

• Procurement

• Regulatory support

• Construction management/support

Rheaume's specialty is oil & gas facility and pipeline design.

Rheaume has built a reputation around quality engineering and fit-for-purpose solutions. Our success is based on a solid foundation of engineering, and we have the skill set to manage, design, construct, and commission projects of all sizes.

On our projects, we endeavor to provide:

• A clear, repeatable, and detailed engineering execution plan

• An experienced, talented, and cost-effective project team

• The implementation, tracking, and reporting of key measurements of performance

This enables us to deliver engineering projects that start quickly, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to changes in project scope with minimal disruption.

Having offices in Calgary and Grande Prairie allows us to maximize our engagement with field operations and sets us apart within the industry.

As a company, we strive to participate in projects where innovative designs are safely and efficiently executed. As a service company, we must provide our clients with a better experience than other EPCs in order to succeed.

What Makes Rheaume Different

• We seek to employ and work with individuals who possess both personal character and technical ability

• We expect our staff to conduct themselves as technical professionals who can manage their own time, and in return we provide flexibility in office hours, working from home, and vacation time

Role Description

• Work with operations to identify plant issues and create MOC projects

• Collect field data to support engineering

• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and execute multidiscipline detailed engineering

• Liaise with project managers, clients, vendors, discipline leads, and support staff

• Participate in design reviews, model reviews, and HAZOPs

• Identify and manage changes to project scope/cost/schedule

• Review plot plans, PFDs, and P&IDs

• Review line, valve, tie-in, car-seal, and specialty item lists; PVF and instrument BOMs

• Prepare/review work packages for field operations and fabrication/ construction services

• Provide input into operability, constructability, and operational plant trouble shooting

Who We Are Looking For

• Brings a positive attitude and strong work ethic to the workplace

• Great communicator:

o Well-spoken

o Strong technical writing skills

• Self-motivated:

o Starts and completes assigned work without needing to be expedited

o Offers assistance to others on tasks/projects

o Seeks guidance when stuck (while bringing suggested solutions)

• Accountable:

o Takes responsibility for work and delivers on time and within budget

o Identifies and communicates opportunities for corporate/project improvement

o Acknowledges missteps and moves forward

• Takes pride in work and produces deliverables to the best of their ability

• Detail-oriented:

o Identifies mistakes in own and others' work

o Ensures mistakes are not repeated

• Organized: effectively manages time to prioritize and complete tasks on time and on budget

• Adaptable to fluctuating hours and workload, driven by project needs

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products

Candidate Requirements

• Must be currently residing in Alberta, Canada

• Must be registered as an E.I.T. or P.Eng. with APEGA

• Must have between one and ten years of Western Canada conventional oil & gas engineering experience

Compensation

• Either employee or contractor status may be considered for this role

• Rheaume has a competitive, multi-faceted compensation plan including:

o Competitive hourly rate based on education and experience

o Yearly performance and wage reviews

o Health, dental, and disability benefits

o RRSP matching

o Employee, client, and project referral program

o Other incentive and bonus programs

Application Deadline

Reminder: To be considered for this opportunity, you must apply via email to with the job title in the subject line.

This job opportunity will remain open until a suitable candidate is recruited. Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

To learn more about Rheaume, visit