Senior Planning & Economics Engineer

The Co-op Refinery Complex (CRC) is hiring a Senior Planning & Economics Engineer on a permanent basis with our Production Planning team on-site in Regina, SK.

We’re looking for a Senior Engineer ready for an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact at the Co-op Refinery. In this role, you’ll take on important technical leadership responsibilities while gaining exposure to all areas of our refinery, from crude oil quality management to turnaround planning and project support. If you’re eager to combine deep technical expertise with broad operational insight, this position offers the challenge and variety you’ve been looking for.

What you’ll do:

- Serve as the Co-op Refinery’s technical expert on crude oil quality, attending industry meetings, monitoring quality issues, and identifying alternative crudes to enhance profitability.

- Maintain the crude assay database, update the Linear Program yield data, and make strategic decisions on NSA crude blending to meet established quality standards.

- Lead the development, accuracy, and maintenance of the refinery’s Linear Program model.

- Research, analyze, and recommend turnaround schedules that minimize production impact and align with maintenance requirements, collaborating across disciplines.

- Provide engineering expertise for operations, projects, and maintenance, offering practical and cost-effective control system planning and troubleshooting solutions.

- Provide coaching, training, and technical guidance to junior engineers and co-op students, fostering skill development and knowledge transfer.

Who you’ll work with:

The Team: You will work side-by-side with Blending Engineers and Planning & Economic Analysts and report to the Senior Manager – Production Planning on a team that values results, collaboration, and operational excellence.

The Collaborators: You will collaborate across the Co-op Refinery with teams such as Crude Oil Supply & Trading, Process Engineering, Lab Operations, Turnaround Planning, and more.

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 and:

- Have 8+ years of experience in refinery or industrial settings. Experience with crude oil analysis and Linear Programs would be an asset.

- Have a bachelor’s degree in chemical or petroleum engineering (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered)

- Have a valid Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation, preferably with APEGS.

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 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 fclhr@fcl.crs. All information received will be kept confidential.

If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by August 27th, 2025.

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 drug and alcohol test and criminal record check in accordance with CRC policies. FCLHP

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.