Refinery Facilities Technician

As a Refinery Facilities Technician, you will be an integral part of the Refining & Supply Operations team, performing general refinery technician duties while supporting day‑to‑day facility operations. Your goal will be to safely and efficiently handle all materials throughout the refining process, from crude oil to finished products. Your success will be achieved by consistently following operating procedures, maintaining equipment and facilities, and supporting reliable, safe refinery operations.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity with Irving Oil, please apply by May 10th, 2026.

What We Offer:

- Work Environment - Work and grow within Canada’s largest Refinery, with strong safety culture, access to a fitness facility, an onsite medical team, and a café

- Competitive Compensation - Including an annual bonus plan and pension plan

- Flexible Benefits Plan – in effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs

- Paid Vacation - Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too

- Wellness Support – With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program

- Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community - Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities, and a donation matching program

Your Responsibilities:

- Prepare equipment for light maintenance work; complete the work as required

- Prepare work orders, hot work, and fresh air permits

- Assist senior facilities technicians on complex tasks as an apprentice, e.g. the planned shutdown of a unit

- Perform routine tasks under the guidance of a senior facility technician, e.g. monitor levels, temperatures, and pressures within various units to ensure equipment is functioning at peak efficiency

- Perform general refinery technician duties as required to learn refinery processes

- Collect samples, monitor, and test products to ensure quality meets required specifications

- Actively participate in housekeeping activities

Your Skills:

- Ability to think, solve problems, and troubleshoot issues within process operations

- Strong Communication skills is critical

- Able to bend, stoop, crawl, lift up to 40lbs, enter confined spaces, and climb ladders up to 50 feet

Your Experience:

- Post-secondary education in Process Controls, Process Engineering, Engineering Technology, apprenticeship in a Trade or technical role

- Mechanical background and aptitude

- 3+ years of work experience

Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’screated when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives.Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.

Job Requirements - Work Experience

Refinery Operations

Job Requirements - Education

Diploma / Certification: Trades