Job ID : 3388 

Closing Date : 03/21/2025

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 Optimization & Joint Venture Engineer to join our Ethylene 3 (E3) Joint Venture team located at our Joffre Site in Central Alberta, near Red Deer. As the Process Optimization & Joint Venture Engineer in E3, you will provide process engineering support of achieving in E3’s business results. You will be part of the E3 multidisciplinary teams and work with various disciplines (Technical, Operations and Maintenance) to address unit and Joint Venture priorities.

You Will Use Your Expertise In:

Optimization

• Use the E3 Optimization model to successfully run daily and troubleshoot minor technical issues
• Determine when intervention is required to optimize ethylene production from the plant
• Establish and maintain a successful relationship with the E3 business teams and facility operating personnel
• Assist in business case and project modelling on behalf of the E3 PUT and IMT

Joint Venture

• Complete month end reviews of utilities and co-products ensuring accuracy
• Generate annual budgets and provide regular forecast updates
• Oversee E3 Greenhouse Gas model and billing
• Review monthly joint venture billings for technical accuracy
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on a broad range of business sensitive topics related to the E3 Joint Venture
• Respond to regular and complex inquiries from E3 co-owners

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Applied Science or equivalent, with a minimum of 2 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 is required
• Knowledge of the olefins process would be considered an asset
• Aptitude towards process optimization
• Desire to gain business acumen gained through joint venture interactions
• Proven abilities in using Excel and other tools to manage and analyze engineering data effectively
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams across the unit
• A strong commitment to Responsible Care®

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
• Work will be conducted both indoors and outdoors in all seasons
• In order to fulfil the duties of this role, the successful candidate will be required to wear respiratory protective equipment. Candidate must successfully pass a fit test and be physically able to wear a respirator
• 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.

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