Refinery Process Engineer

Description
As of November 1, 2025, Sunoco LP has successfully completed its acquisition of Parkland Corporation. For more information, please visit 
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Salary:
$125,000 - $150,000

The Opportunity:
As a member of the Technical Services team supporting the Burnaby Refinery, the Refinery Process Engineer will play a critical role in maintaining safe, reliable, and profitable operations. You will provide technical leadership on assigned process units, troubleshoot issues, support turnarounds, and develop innovative solutions to optimize performance. This role is ideal for a Process Engineer with refinery experience who is ready to take ownership of unit performance, influence business decisions, and mentor the next generation of Process Engineers.

Processes at the Burnaby refinery include crude distillation, fluid catalytic cracking, hydrotreating, isomerization, catalytic reforming, alkylation, sulfur recovery, energy and utilities, wastewater treatment, and blending and shipping.

Responsibilities:
Operational Excellence:

• Monitor and optimize day-to-day performance of assigned process units
• Lead or support high-profile troubleshooting efforts by applying strong engineering fundamentals and refinery experience to resolve complex operational challenges.
• Conduct plant test runs and structured trials with Operations to validate process assumptions, define best operating practices, and establish process guidelines.
• Perform audits of unit performance reports and calculations, ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with refinery KPIs.
• Provide technical support and leadership for turnarounds, including scope development and screening, preparation, execution and post-execution performance reviews.
• Actively contribute to process safety by facilitating and participating in PHAs, LOPAs, MOCs, and incident investigations.

Innovation & Projects:

• Identify, evaluate, and champion opportunities for process improvements, debottlenecking, energy efficiency, and emissions reduction, supported by strong business cases and economic analyses.
• Own and maintain process simulation and unit monitoring models (Aspen HYSYS or equivalent), updating or building models to reflect current operating conditions and support decision-making.
• Collaborate with catalyst and adsorbent vendors for procurement, lifecycle management, and performance monitoring to maximize unit efficiency and reliability.
• Develop or update technical toolkits and dashboards for monitoring key performance indicators, ensuring unit health and rapid troubleshooting.
• Support and provide technical oversight on refinery projects and revamps to ensure alignment with unit operation, process safety, and business objectives.
• Review and provide support for benchmark studies, including Solomon studies, to maintain competitive performance standards.

Leadership & Mentorship:

• Mentor and coach junior engineers (EITs, co-ops) by guiding troubleshooting efforts, process hazard analyses, and unit monitoring activities.
• Transfer knowledge through structured training, peer reviews, and active involvement in technical development programs.
• Build and maintain a strong technical network within Parkland and the wider refining community, engaging with industry experts, catalyst suppliers, and technology providers.
• Take a leadership role in cross-functional teams, driving alignment between Operations, Maintenance, HSE, and Projects on technical initiatives.
• Serve as a technical expert for assigned units, providing reliable, data-driven recommendations to influence business performance and long-term planning.

Basic Requirements/Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years of technical support for operating refinery units (unit / contact process engineer).
• Solid Chemical Engineering skills (hydraulics, heat/mass transfer, reactions, etc.).
• Experience with Catalysts and adsorbents related processes (selection, working with vendors, procurement, etc.).
• Strong PSM background: PHA/LOPA/HAZOP.
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis / Incident Investigations.
• A thorough understanding of process unit KPIs, unit monitoring, optimization, revamps, etc.
• Economic thinking (project idea generation, economic analysis, etc.)
• Process modeling expertise (Aspen HYSYS).
• Leadership abilities to mentor younger Engineers (EITs) and coop students.
• A Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
• Registered or eligible for immediate registration with EGBC as an EIT or P.Eng.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in an oil and gas industrial plant environment and/or petrochemical facility process engineering, with hands-on experience in process units.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Over 10 years of experience in a refinery setting, with a strong track record in Process Engineering.
• Proven experience as a Process Engineer or Project Engineer, successfully leading and implementing projects in an oil refinery.
• Expertise in process modeling simulation using tools like Aspen HYSYS.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively, fostering collaboration and driving project success.

This posting will close by January 19th, 2026.
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We Want You To Shine:
We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants. If you require accommodation due to a disability, you will have an opportunity to notify us when scheduling your interview.

Belonging Matters. Because You Do:
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Our ability to work as one team across Canada, the United States and the Caribbean is foundational to our success. We show up as our authentic selves each day and create space for one another's unique contributions.

We respect the diverse cultures, traditions and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples and seek to achieve equitable partnerships and opportunities with Indigenous communities.

The Fine Print:
Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the country in which they applied. Regrettably, we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Please note that final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check, including but not limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol, and/or fitness for duty testing.