Keyera Career Opportunity Why Keyera? It’s our purpose-driven culture, benefits, and people. From flexible, customizable benefits and an employer-funded pension plan to our Keyera Connects social investment program and paid employee volunteer days, we’re focused on empowering our people and communities. When you work with us, you'll enjoy: Flexible Benefits to meet your individual and family needs, including $3,500 plus 4.5% of base salary each year to customize your benefits and investments Saving plan options, including an Employee Share Purchase Plan, RRSP, and TFSA Defined Contribution Pension Plan funded by Keyera up to 10% of base salary Wellness Personal Spending Account of $750 per year to cover wellness expenses Paid vacation and eight flex days each year Two paid volunteer days each year to support the causes that are most important to you Employee Family Assistance Program with a variety of support resources from professional counselling to financial planning support and more. Role/Location Specific Keyera’s Northern Allowance is a tiered incentive program based on years of service, currently offered to employees working at the following locations: Grande Prairie Office, Wapiti, Simonette, Gold Creek, South Cheecham, and Fox Creek Terminal. This information reflects the current state of the program and may be subject to change over time. Please note that compensation and benefits may be different based on the work location, position, and a candidate's experience and qualifications. Job Type: Permanent THE POSITION The Asset Optimization Engineer is responsible for driving asset performance, reliability, and profitability. This role is accountable for identifying and executing optimization opportunities, and ensuring that assets run safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. In addition, the Asset Optimization Engineer serves as the key liaison with Business Development, leading engineering support for Stage 0 project ideation, feasibility evaluation, and recommendation for cancellation or progression. The role also provides critical engineering input during the Pre-FEED and FEED stages of growth projects, ensuring alignment with asset capabilities, operational requirements and long-term business objectives. By bridging engineering, operations, maintenance, and commercial teams, the Asset Optimization Engineer ensures that optimization efforts and growth opportunities are aligned with business objectives and asset capabilities. RESPONSIBILITIES Optimize asset performance through proactive technical monitoring, data analytics, and collaboration with operations, maintenance and reliability teams. Collaborate cross-functionally with BD, operations, maintenance, and engineering teams on optimization projects. Align optimization efforts with business objectives and asset profitability. Analyze operational data to identify inefficiencies, monitor performance trends, and recommend improvements. Work closely with Process Engineering to develop and implement process enhancements to asset performance and profitability. Work closely with Maintenance and Reliability teams to support AMR reliability programs, maintenance strategies and contribute to long-term planning for asset integrity, debottlenecking and performance improvement. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented solutions and make necessary adjustments. Develop and steward key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor asset performance, track efficiency gains and support continuous improvement initiatives. Utilize advanced analytical tools and techniques to support decision-making processes. Prepare and present reports on asset performance and optimization initiatives. Support operational troubleshooting and participate in root cause analysis of equipment failures and system issues to improve reliability and reduce downtime. Ensure seamless integration of optimization strategies with safety, reliability, and maintenance programs. Engage with Business Development to align asset strategies with commercial and growth objectives by leveraging understanding of asset capabilities, constraints and optimization opportunities. Participate in project commissioning and support commissioning and start-up activities for growth projects. Ensure new equipment is integrated into the Process Technical Monitoring framework. Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in asset optimization technologies, including tools for health monitoring to proactively enhance asset reliability and performance. Define and refine the role of Asset Optimization Engineer, ensuring clarity in expectations and responsibilities. Provide turnaround and outage support as required. Assist in training and mentoring junior engineers and operations by sharing process best practices, operational insights and technical knowledge. QUALIFICATIONS Engineering degree (Mechanical, Chemical, or equivalent); P. Eng. designation in Alberta required. 7+ years of experience in asset optimization, operations engineering, reliability engineering, or process engineering within the energy sector. Strong knowledge of process systems, reliability principles, and performance optimization methodologies. Proven ability to identify and implement optimization strategies in complex operating environments. Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence across multidisciplinary teams. Comfortable working in both office and field settings, with a proactive, self-starter mindset. Must be located within a reasonable commuting distance of a Keyera operating facility in the Drayton Valley, Rocky Mountain House, and Rimbey area. The position will be field based. Posting Expiry Date: Dec 15, 2025 At Keyera, we embrace collaboration, inclusion, and a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. Our values foster an environment for every person to bring their whole self to work. We offer a well-rounded total compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program designed with the well-being and empowerment of our employees and their families in mind. If you are interested in an opportunity to join a winning, purpose-driven culture then you’ll enjoy a career with us. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Headquartered in Calgary with operations in Western Canada, Texas and Oklahoma, Keyera operates an integrated Canadian-based midstream business with extensive interconnected assets and depth of expertise in delivering midstream energy solutions. Our business consists of natural gas gathering and processing, natural gas liquids (NGLs) fractionation, transportation, storage and marketing, iso-octane production and sales and diluent logistic services for oil sands producers. We are committed to conducting our business in a way that balances diverse stakeholder expectations and emphasizes the health and safety of our employees and the communities where we operate. Keyera is committed to being an employer of choice and strives to offer a well rounded total compensation package combined with a comprehensive benefits program designed to ensure the health and well-being of our employees and their families. Working with us means you will be working for a Top Employer. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2019, 2024, 2025), Alberta's Top 85 Employers (2012-2025), and Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2025). We offer a well-rounded total compensation package combined with a comprehensive flexible benefits program designed with the well-being and empowerment of our employees and their families in mind. Our values bring our culture to life, demonstrating what we stand for as an organization and how we work together to achieve our goals: Home Safe: I take action to protect people & the environment Own It: I deliver on my commitments All In: I work with others across Keyera to achieve superior outcomes Count On Me: I make decisions for the right reasons Drive Value: I am driven & passionate about creating value for Keyera’s stakeholders Our commitment to our values and culture has allowed us to meet our business needs while addressing the needs of our employees and the communities in which we operate. For more information about Keyera’s Top Employer awards please click here.
