Capacity Optimization Student

At South Bow, we do one thing, and we do it well: safely moving oil between some of the world's most critical markets. We're building our high-performing team with versatile thinkers who thrive on solving big challenges together. If you're ready for a position where your skills are highly valued and your work is incredibly important, we want to meet you. Bring your talents to a new streamlined energy company, dedicated to operational, commercial and safety excellence as we pursue our critical purpose of delivering the energy people need.

The Opportunity
We are seeking a motivated Capacity Optimization Student to support analyzing and managing the ongoing capacity of several liquid pipelines. This includes monitoring and analysis of pipeline hydraulics, maintenance planning, and capacity forecasting.

The targeted start date for this work experience opportunity is May 2026, with a duration of 16 months.

What You'll Do

• Perform steady-state hydraulic analysis throughout the day interface with Liquids Pipeline Control Centre (LPCC) to ensure Drag Reducing Agent (DRA) injection parameters are optimized
• Complete hydraulic analysis for both scheduled maintenance and unscheduled outages to quantify the capacity impact and the cost of mitigation with DRA; make decisions on path forward by collaborating with internal stakeholders
• Provide oversight of DRA deliveries to our various field locations
• Assist with monitoring temperature limits on the system and respond to temperature events as required
• Assist in the preparation and presentation of the monthly updates to the one-year forecast (capacity, throughput, and costs)

Minimum Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an engineering degree program (Mechanical, Chemical, or Energy Engineering), or equivalent, with three years of education complete
• Enrollment at an accredited university, and returning to school for at least one semester following your work term
• Exhibit a safety mindset, in a professional and personal setting
• Must exhibit the South Bow values and incorporate them into work activities and initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communicative skills to work efficiently in a collaborative team environment
• Committed to building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience working in a dynamic and challenging environment, and adaptable to changing priorities
• Ability to multi-task effectively, with strong organizational and time management skills
• Reflective and committed to continuous improvement and personal development
• Aptitude to learn, take initiative and take on new challenges

About Our Business
South Bow's existing oil & liquids pipeline infrastructure connects Alberta crude oil supplies to U.S. refining markets in Illinois, Oklahoma, Texas and the U.S. Gulf Coast. We remain committed to meeting the energy needs of North Americans today, while advancing our Liquids Pipelines System for the demands of the future. Connecting growing Canadian and U.S. crude oil supply to key markets, leveraging existing assets and seeking new opportunities to continue to provide our customers with access to the destinations they need.

South Bow is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. government.

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Thank you for choosing South Bow in your career search.

• Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.
• Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions.
• All positions require background screening. Some require criminal and/or credit checks to comply with regulations.
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