AltaGas - Sr. Engineer, Operations

Job Description AltaGas - Sr. Engineer, Operations

AltaGas is seeking a Senior Operations Engineer to join our dynamic team supporting the Harmattan Gas Processing Complex. Based out of our Calgary head office with regular field travel 50% of the time, this role blends technical expertise, risk management, and project execution to enhance reliability, efficiency, and safety.

You will:

- Provide hands-on support for troubleshooting and root cause analysis.

- Align engineering work with long-term plant strategy and performance goals.

- Identify and mitigate operational risks; support incident investigations.

- Mentor junior engineers and promote knowledge sharing.

- Drive process optimization and support small capital projects.

- Lead Engineering Work Packages and ensure compliance with MOC processes.

- Collaborate on design reviews, HAZOPs, and commissioning.

- Manage small-scale projects from concept to completion.

- Ensure regulatory compliance and promote a strong safety culture.

- Document lessons learned and contribute to plant standards.

You have:

- Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering (Mechanical/Petroleum considered).

- 8+ years in oil & gas; owner/operator and field experience preferred.

- Professional designation in Alberta (P.Eng., P.L. (Eng.), or P.Tech. (Eng.)).

- Strong knowledge of midstream infrastructure, industry codes (ASME, API, NACE), and tools (Hysys/Promax, PI Vision, Maximo).

- Proficient in Microsoft 365.

- Valid driver’s license; comfortable in industrial environments.

- Strong understanding of EH&S regulations and compliance.

- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic setting.

Why Join AltaGas?

At AltaGas, we’re building a culture of innovation, safety, and collaboration. You’ll be part of a team that values technical excellence, continuous learning, and making a meaningful impact on energy infrastructure in Western Canada.

For Canadian hires

: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

For U.S. hires

: WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role.

U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.