Senior Unit Operations Engineer

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

Are you an experienced engineer looking to make a meaningful impact in a complex operating environment? As a Senior Unit Operations Engineer at the Co‑op Refinery Complex, you’ll provide technical leadership that supports safe operations, unit reliability, and continuous improvement. If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a role with real influence, we invite you to apply!

What you’ll do:

• Champion safety at the CRC through participating in Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) Studies, providing technical input into incident investigations, where appropriate, and completing action plans to prevent future incidents.


• Provide technical leadership for assigned process units, including daily performance monitoring, data analysis, environmental reporting, troubleshooting, and optimization, to meet the required production plan and product specification.


• Drive yield improvement initiatives through proactive unit monitoring, catalyst management, and collaboration with the Laboratory and Production Planning team.


• Drive energy improvement initiatives through identified energy reduction opportunities and collaboration with the Process Engineering team.


• Drive unit reliability and optimization through close coordination with Engineering, Maintenance, Inspection, Planning & Scheduling, and external licensors and vendors to resolve process and equipment issues, address bad actors, and support long‑term performance.


• Support maintenance, capital projects, and turnarounds by identifying and justifying work orders and projects. Lead Management of Change and process hazard analyses, supporting the development shutdown, commissioning, and startup plans, and providing on‑site technical support.


• Mentor and develop more junior Unit Operations Engineers by sharing technical expertise, supporting skill development, and building operational knowledge and capability across the Process Engineering team.

Who you’ll work with:
You will work closely with Process Operators, Shift Supervisors, Engineers, Maintenance, Planning & Scheduling, Project Managers, Environmental Affairs, Process Safety, and other stakeholders to support sound technical decisions, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across unit operations.

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 6+ 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 unit operations and process engineering fundamentals, including process control, troubleshooting, operating procedures, and more.  

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.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted

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.