Process Safety Engineer (Contract)

Trans Mountain Corporation operates Canada’s only pipeline system transporting oil products to the West Coast. We deliver approximately 890,000 barrels of petroleum products each day through a dual pipeline system of more than 1,150 kilometres of pipeline in Alberta, British Columbia and Washington state.

Trans Mountain also operates a state-of-the-art loading facility, Westridge Marine Terminal, with three berths providing tidewater access to global markets.  

As a federal Crown corporation, Trans Mountain continues to build on more than 70 years of experience delivering operational and safety excellence through our crude oil pipeline system. 

With our expanded pipeline system now in place, Trans Mountain provides enhanced direct access for Canadian crude oil to world markets. The expansion realizes a world-class system for oil transport, developed to Canada’s high standards within one of the most stringent regulatory regimes in the world, creating long-term economic benefits, enhanced marine protection, enhanced safety and emergency management capabilities, and enhanced skilled-worker capacity building in communities and Indigenous groups.

Our Core Values

Trans Mountain’s core values – Safety, Integrity, Respect and Excellence – guide our every step. Each obstacle we’ve overcome or success we’ve experienced has been the result of a shared commitment to living these values every day. Together, we’re focused on doing the right thing for each other and our communities. If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your strengths in an environment that encourages Safety, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us!

Trans Mountain is seeking a collaborative, motivated, and values driven individual to join our dynamic team as a Process Safety Engineer. In this position, you will play a key role in supporting and advancing our Process Safety Management (PSM) program in alignment with CSA Z767, regulatory expectations, and internal Facility Integrity Management Program (FIMP) objectives. This role is ideal for candidates with 5–10 years of experience who are passionate about reducing process safety risks, embedding PSM into engineering and operational practices, and driving continuous improvement. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to critical infrastructure projects that support Canada’s energy needs while upholding the highest standards of safety and environmental stewardship.

This position can be located at our Calgary Head Office or Burnaby Regional Office.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate Process Hazard Assessments (PHAs) (including HAZOPs, LOPAs, FMEAs, etc.) and risk assessments for facility processes, projects, and Management of Change (MOC) reviews.
• Manage third-party consultants in the execution of complex PHAs, PHAST analyses, consequence modelling, etc.
• Coordinate between third-party contractors, consultants and TM operations in the execution of follow-up activities as recommended through PHAs.
• Assist and/or participate in regulatory field inspections pertaining to Process Safety Management and prepare responses to information requests as necessary.
• Support development and improvement of the Process Safety Risk Register, including hazard identification and ALARP-based risk evaluation.
• Contribute to development and standardization of PHA methodologies and risk matrices.
• Assist in defining, categorizing, and governing Process Safety Critical Equipment (PSCE) and Functions.
• Support development of PSCE maintenance/testing programs and reliability analyses.
• Conduct process safety reviews for MOCs, design modifications, new procedures, and decommissioning activities.
• Ensure PHA/QRA requirements are met and that risk mitigation hierarchy is applied.
• Support safety incident investigations, including root cause analysis.
• Contribute to trend analysis of process safety events and abnormal operating conditions.
• Contribute to implementation of the PSM roadmap and integration into FIMP.
• Help build and maintain a Process Safety Information Hub, KPIs, and audit readiness.
• Support development of worst-case credible scenario evaluations and alignment with emergency response plans.

• Provide PSM orientation and coaching to engineering, operations, and project teams.
• Promote process-safety culture through communications and industry engagement.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, process, petroleum, or mechanical engineering, or related disciplines.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Alberta (APEGA) or BC (EGBC) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience. In Process Safety, risk engineering, facility design or operations engineering
• Demonstrated knowledge of CSA Z767, PHA/HAZOP methodologies, and safety-critical systems.
• Formal PHA training is considered a strong asset but not a requirement.
• Experience with MOC, incident investigations, and facility integrity programs.
• Strong communication and analytical skills, and the ability to liaise with multiple parties and maintain multiple workload streams in parallel.
• A track record of delivering high‑quality work, managing competing priorities, and supporting key business processes or operational functions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds and levels across the organization.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to convey information clearly, respectfully, and professionally.
• Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast‑paced environment.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and a willingness to contribute positively to a collaborative and supportive workplace culture.

Working Conditions

• Willingness and ability to travel as required (within Western Canada).
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• May need to provide support outside of regular business hours and/or on the weekend.

Application

Candidates may submit their application in English or French. To apply in French, please use our French careers site: Careers (French)

We Build Careers and Pipelines That Last

Our story is about determination, resourcefulness and resilience. It’s about charting our own course, finding innovative solutions to challenging problems and doing the right thing. It was true when Trans Mountain became a company in 1951 and it’s just as true today. We welcome new members to our team that embrace the qualities in our story, that thrive on the new path and directions we take.  Our culture is one of care and taking our responsibilities seriously. If you would like to contribute to our culture, then join our journey.

A Rewarding Opportunity

We offer:

• Valuable experience providing opportunity for professional development and career advancement;
• An opportunity to engage with and learn from some of the most talented and experienced people in the business;
• Competitive compensation;
• A place to share a sense of purpose and build relationships;
• Meaningful work that makes a difference;
• An opportunity within the Canadian energy industry.

We value:

• The health, safety and wellness of everyone working in our company;
• Meaningful participation from Indigenous and local communities;
• The commitment and resilience of our people;
• Collaboration and achieving success together. 

In keeping with Trans Mountain’s commitment to maximize benefits for communities, priority will be given to qualified candidates from Indigenous, local and regional communities along the Trans Mountain pipeline corridor.

In Alberta, the pipeline system spans the traditional territories of Treaty 6, 7 and 8, and the Métis Nation of Alberta (Zone 4).

In British Columbia, the system crosses the traditional territories of numerous First Nations that are affiliated with the Secwepemc, Dakelh (Carrier), Nlaka'pamux, Syilx/Okanagan, Interior and Coast Salish, Stó:lo, as well as the Métis.

Trans Mountain also operates through 15 First Nation Reserves located within the region spanning the BC interior through Fraser Valley.

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)

Trans Mountain is committed to fostering inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility.  The diverse viewpoints and cultural knowledge that our employees bring to work enrich our organization’s collective cultural understanding, which is reflected in the work we do every day.  We strive to create an environment that is free of barriers to promote full participation in the workplace. Trans Mountain welcomes new team members from traditionally underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.