THE POSITION
The Development Engineer will play a key role inevaluating, developing, and integrating new gas processing opportunities, including the construction of new facilities and the acquisition of existing assets. This role requires a strongtechnical background in gas processing and project management to assess feasibility, manage risk, and advance projects from concept through decision-making.
The Development Engineer will be responsible for conducting technical and economic evaluations, developing project execution strategies, and ensuring new opportunities align with business objectives . A critical aspect of this role isassessing how new assets will integrate into Keyeras value chain , o ptimizing operational efficiency and long-term value. The individual will collaborate withengineering, business development , and operations teamsto provide recommendations that drive strategic growth.
This role requires a detail-oriented professional withstrong technical skills, the ability to manage multiple projects, and the expertise to communicate complex technical concepts to both engineering and non-technical stakeholders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical Leadership and Strategic Influence : Lead the technical efforts of Keyeras growth strategy by conducting high-level feasibility studies and ensuring new infrastructure investments aretechnically viable , economically sound, and seamlessly integratedinto existing assets.
Asset Integration & Optimization: Assess how new assets (processing plants, pipelines, liquids extraction facilities) will fit within Keyeras infrastructure portfolio, ensuring maximum operational efficiency, product recovery, and value realization.
Front-End Project Development:Drive theconceptualization of multi-million-dollar gas processing infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment withKeyeras existing assets.
Engineering Oversight in Commercial Negotiations:Support the Business Development team by providingdetailed engineering input during commercial discussions, ensuring proposed agreements reflect realistic technical capabilities, regulatory compliance, and optimal design standards.
Risk Management & Execution Strategy:Proactively identify and mitigatetechnical, operational, and execution risksassociated with greenfield and brownfield projects, collaborating with internal stakeholders to develop risk-adjusted solutions.
Cross-Functional Influence:Act as theengineering liaisonbetween Business Development, Operations, and Finance teams to ensure thattechnical feasibility, capital efficiency, and long-term asset valueare considered in investment decisions.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Education: Bachelors degree in chemical , Mechanical, or Petroleum Engineering (or related field).
Senior-Level Experience:15-20+ years ofgas processing, midstream engineering, or project development experience, with a proven track record of deliveringhigh-value infrastructure projectsin the North American energy sector.
Strategic Project & Investment Insight: E xpertise inassessing, developing, and optimizing capital-intensive projects, with a strong grasp ofeconomic modeling, operational efficiencies, and capital allocation strategies.
Complex Problem-Solving & Decision Support:Ability tonavigate complex technical and commercial challenges, providing executive-ready recommendations that align withKeyeras risk tolerance and growth priorities.
Technical Authority on Midstream Infrastructure: Deep understanding of gas processing, NGL extraction , pipeline design, compression, and facility integration and the ability to understand how incremental Gathering and Processing assets can add barrels to the front end of Keyeras value chain.
Executive & Stakeholder Engagement:Experience presentingtechnical analyses to executive leadership, and external partners, influencing investment decisions.
Regulatory & Compliance Expertise:Strong knowledge ofCanadian regulatory frameworksas they relate to facility expansions, new builds, and operational modifications.
Keyera embraces diversity and inclusion and were working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows every person to bring their whole self to work.
If you are interested in an opportunity to join a winning culture that fosters innovative thinking, open communication, integrity, and mutual respect then you'll enjoy your career with us!
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.