Job ID : 3565 

Closing Date : 07/24/2025

This position will be in the following location: Joffre Administration – Red Deer, AB  

• This position provides the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays each week, with the requirement to report to the primary NOVA Chemicals work location on Tuesdays through Thursdays. Employees can opt out of the hybrid schedule and will be expected to work Monday-Friday from the primary work location.

Who We Are: 

At NOVA Chemicals we are reshaping plastics for a better, more sustainable world. Our dedicated team of talented individuals works collaboratively to create circular plastic solutions that make everyday life safer, healthier and better. With a focus on safety, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship, we strive to constantly improve and shape the future of our industry.  Join our team of talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and be a part of our journey towards sustainability leadership. Together we can create a better, more circular tomorrow. 

NOVA Chemicals, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is wholly-owned by Mubadala Investment Company of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

We are seeking a Process Engineer to join our Process Engineering Team located at our Joffre Site in Central Alberta, near Red Deer.  Reporting to the Utilities and Offsites Process Engineering Team Leader, you will provide process engineering support in achieving Utilities and Off plots business results.  You will be part of a multidisciplinary team and work with various disciplines (Engineering, Technical, Operations and Maintenance) to address unit priorities.  You will work on key process engineering and process safety work that develops competency and builds knowledge and networks within our manufacturing environment.

You Will Use Your Expertise To:

• Identify and own threats to process operation while leading multidisciplinary teams to determine root causes and the operational changes or projects required to mitigate them
• Identify and own business improvement opportunities and execute engineering projects or process operation experiments to achieve the benefits
• Monitor process performance to identify day to day operating issues and use root cause analysis techniques to determine the necessary adjustments to return to the desired operating state
• Monitor process performance to identify day to day optimization opportunities and work with a multidisciplinary team to make the operational changes to achieve them
• Support the development of expense and capital project business cases based on operating expertise in your areas of responsibility
• Participate in capital and expense project field turnover steps such as: construction inspections, commissioning and pre-start-up safety reviews
• Participate in the identification, planning and execution of equipment outages and major turnarounds
• Support the completion of process studies and development of operating strategies for equipment in your areas of responsibility

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or eqivalent, with typically 8+ years of related engineering experience 
• Registered or eligible to register as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA or an equivalent Canadian engineering governing body
• Experience with water treatment would be considered an asset. Water treatment experience should include a basic understanding of water chemistry, coagulation and flocculation, filtration and corrosion control
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Office software suite, Aspen Simulation Packages, Aspen Process Explorer, iPrism, FluidFlow Hydraulics and SAP would be considered an asset
• Comprehensive understanding of PFDs, P&IDs, control philosophies and heat and material balances
• Experience with a variety of process hazard / risk analysis techniques 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with multi-discipline teams (i.e., Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and Technical teams)
• Demonstrated commitment to Responsible Care®
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills along with the ability to prioritize workload
• Ability to adapt to new situations and challenges and embrace change and new ideas
• Self-motivated, focused on results, with the ability to work independently as well as collaborate with others
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

You Can Stand Out If:

• You are passionate about your work and put care and thought into all that you do.
• You are responsible and follow through with your commitments to others and to safety.
• You are innovative and are willing to challenge your biases when problem solving. 
• You are collaborative, inclusive, and work well with others towards team goals. 

Additional Information:

• Relocation will be considered for this position
• Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience
• This role may require ad hoc travel as needed
• Work will be conducted both indoors and outdoors in all seasons
• Positions will include some lifting and climbing of ladders within various levels of the units
• The successful candidate is required to provide proof of a valid driver’s license

Why NOVA Chemicals? 

NOVA Chemicals’ flexible benefit programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees, because when it comes to benefits, everyone has different priorities. Our benefits offerings will vary based on your work location and are an element of the “Total Rewards” package used to reward employees.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. 

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.