Lead Process Engineer

The Co-op Refinery Complex (CRC) is hiring 2 Lead Process Engineers on a permanent basis to work on-site in Regina, SK.

Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your process engineering expertise while leading meaningful improvements in a complex operating environment? As a Lead Process Engineer at the Co‑op Refinery Complex, you’ll drive safety, reliability, and performance across the refinery while mentoring and influencing others. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply.

What you’ll do:

• Lead complex process engineering initiatives to improve energy efficiency, throughput, reliability, and unit debottlenecking, ensuring compliance with regulatory and industry standards.


• Develop and execute mid‑range process improvement plans using operational data, simulation tools, and performance monitoring to drive optimization and operational excellence.


• Provide technical leadership and mentorship by reviewing and guiding process engineering deliverables including simulations, heat and material balances, PFDs, and P&IDs.


• Serve as the process technology authority for a designated complex area (Utilities, Energy, Hydrogen, Hydro processing, Cracking, Crude, APC), supporting safe, reliable unit monitoring and troubleshooting.


• Collaborate cross‑functionally to resolve process constraints and implement safe, cost‑effective improvements aligned with business objectives.


• Strengthen process engineering practices through the development of internal standards, procedures, and KPIs informed by operational data, benchmarking, and RAGAGEP.


• Provide front‑end process engineering support including concept development, design reviews, and economic evaluations for capital and operational improvement projects.

Who you’ll work with:
You will work closely with Lead, Senior, and Student Engineers on the Process Engineering team, partnering extensively with Operations, Projects, Maintenance, Reliability, and other key refinery stakeholders to deliver safe, reliable, and effective process solutions.

Why it matters:
We fuel Western Canada. Our Refinery strives to be a recognized leader in safety, reliability and sustainability within the petroleum-refining industry.

Who you are:
You are looking for a career in Engineering & Engineering Technology and:

• Have 8+ years of relevant engineering experience within a refining, petrochemical, or heavy industrial environment


• Have a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or related field (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).


• Are a registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng).


• Are familiar with refinery process engineering across design, operations support, and optimization.

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.


• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member. 


• As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via [email protected]. All information received will be kept confidential.

If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by June 4, 2026.

As this position is considered a position of trust and safety sensitive, you may be required to complete a pre-employment substance test and criminal record check in accordance with CRC policies.

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.