12 Nov 2026

Operations Engineer

Lloydminster, SK

Launch Your Process Engineering Career in Heavy Oil Operations with a High-Impact Field Role
Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for an Operations Engineer in the Oil and Gas industry in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan.
Our client is seeking a Site Operations Engineer (EIT) to provide field-level process engineering support for heavy oil operations. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to work closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to troubleshoot process issues, improve facility performance, support safety and integrity initiatives, and drive operational excellence. Ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving complex problems in a fast-paced operational environment.
Total rewards:

$48.00 - $71.50 hourly
Earn a competitive hourly rate, $58.50 to $71.50/hour incorporated or $48.00 to 58.50/hour T4
Work on a long-term 1-year contract opportunity
Gain hands-on operational process engineering experience
Contribute directly to facility optimization and production performance
Collaborate with multidisciplinary operations and engineering teams
Develop expertise in thermal and conventional heavy oil operations
Build experience with industry-leading process simulation tools
Work in a dynamic field-based engineering environment

Responsibilities:

Support operations by troubleshooting process and equipment issues
Analyze facility performance and identify optimization opportunities
Perform process simulations, engineering calculations, and equipment evaluations
Support management of change initiatives and engineering investigations
Participate in risk assessments, HAZOPs, and process safety reviews
Monitor facility performance and recommend efficiency improvements
Coordinate process trials and support outage planning activities
Collaborate with project and facilities engineering teams on facility modifications

Requirements:

Hold a Chemical Engineering degree or equivalent program
Be registered or eligible for registration with APEGA or APEGS as a P.Eng. or EIT
Possess 4+ years of industry experience
Demonstrate strong process engineering and analytical problem-solving skills
Have experience with process simulation software such as HYSYS or UniSim
Perform process calculations including hydraulics, valve sizing, PSV sizing, and equipment evaluation
Communicate effectively with operations, maintenance, and engineering stakeholders
Hold a valid driver's licence and be legally entitled to work in Canada

This posting is for an active opening.

Interested?
Please apply directly online

Agilus by Synergie would like to thank all candidates for their interest in this opportunity. Due to the volume of resumes we receive; we may only be able to respond directly to those candidates being selected for an interview.
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Job Code 159075

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