US Operations Engineer

US Operations Engineer
Location: Houston, Ingleside 
Job status: Full Time Permanent
Department:Engineering 

Is this position safety sensitive: Yes 

Apply today! Application Deadline is March 31, 2025 at 11:59pm

About the Company

Gibson Energy Inc. (“Gibson” or the “Company”) is a diversified North American energy infrastructure company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. They have significant terminal assets, including 25 million barrels of storage and over 300 miles (500 kilometres) of crude pipelines across North America. The company has been providing market access to the oil and gas industry for over 70 years and is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:GEI) with a market capitalization of approximately $4 billion. 

Gibson Energy operates through two main segments: 

• Infrastructure: This includes terminals, marine loading, rail loading and unloading facilities, gathering pipelines, a diluent recovery unit, and a crude oil processing facility. Key facilities within this segment include the Hardisty, Edmonton, and Ingleside Terminals, as well as gathering pipelines in the United States and a crude oil processing facility in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. 
• Marketing: This involves the purchasing, selling, storing, and optimizing of hydrocarbon products. 

Gibson Energy has a strong presence in the United States, due to the acquisition of the Gateway Terminal in Ingleside, Texas. This terminal is a world-class liquids terminal and export facility with very large crude carrier (VLCC) capabilities and direct pipeline connections to key basins like the Permian and Eagle Ford. The acquisition strengthens Gibson's cash flow with over 95% of the revenue under take-or-pay contracts with high-quality counterparties. 

The Role

Reporting to the Manager Operations Engineering (based in Calgary, Alberta), the U.S. Operations Engineer will play a critical role in delivering engineering solutions to ensure safe, reliable operations and regulatory compliance at Gibson Energy's Texas assets.  This position emphasizes “right-sized” engineering design, innovative solutions, and adherence to engineering design principles.

What You Will Do

• Facilitates cultural adaptation and integration to bridge engineering practices between Gibson’s Canadian and U.S. Operations.
• Provides project scoping, prioritization, and may provide cost and schedule estimates for Maintenance and MOC projects.
• Manages small MOC projects from inception to completion.
• Act as a key contributor to the identification and mitigation of risk.
• Participates in project and facility HAZOPs, PSSRs, and PHAs. 
• Ensures priorities being driven by consistent application of risk assessments.
• Identifies and recommends changes or projects to improve asset performance in terms of reliability, safety, environmental performance, efficiency, and net revenue.
• Provides onsite technical support, troubleshooting, and optimization support to operating facilities.
• Acts as initial technical point of contact and support for Operations and Maintenance teams, involving internal/external support as required.
• Provides Turnaround and Shutdown support.
• Supports good engineering practices by:
  • Recommending solutions to technical challenges and to ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulations.
  • Consults with other internal (and external) experts, Project Engineers/Managers, Operations and engineering contractors during FEED, detailed process engineering design, and start-up activities on assigned projects.
  • Ensures regulatory compliance for all engineering activities performed.
• Provides engineering support to ensure that maximum benefit is obtained from process or operational changes without negatively impacting the safety or operability of production facilities. 
• Develops and fosters strong, positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provides training, guidance, and mentorship in the development of the capacity and capability of in-house engineers.
• Demonstrates a personal commitment and proactive approach to Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) through participation in all applicable EH&S programs and ensures safe operation of the branch, team or unit and compliance with all Company EH&S policies and procedures.
• May perform other duties as assigned. 

What You Bring to the Role

• Degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering is essential.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant work practices such as Process Safety Management (PSM), Management of Change (MOC), and Asset Integrity Management (AIM). 
• Minimum 10 years of experience in support of the operation of major crude oil terminals and pipelines, rail and truck load/offload racks and associated measurement facilities.
• Experience in marine environments would be an asset.
• Current TBPELS membership as a practicing member (PE) in good standing would be an asset.
• Exhibits in-depth knowledge of relevant codes (ASME, API, NACE, OSHA, etc.) and other technical regulations and standards.
• Demonstrates effective time management and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to manage several concurrent and varied projects, as well as manage and troubleshoot a broad spectrum of technical issues.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to make effective decisions as necessary and take a leadership role in solving problems.
• Ability to work collaboratively with functional and operating areas.
• Represents and promotes the company in a responsible, positive, and professional manner.
• Demonstrates leadership abilities and experience in mentoring junior engineers.
• Ability to understand environmental impacts in their area and complete activities in a responsible manner to minimize environmental impacts.
• Field office and project management experience will be a strong asset.

Working Conditions & Background Checks

• This job is subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing as outlined in Gibson Energy’s Drug & Alcohol policy.
• Travel may be required up to 25% of the time.
• The majority of work is performed in an office environment.  When employees are outside of the office, they must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the company's safety policies and as required for weather conditions.
• This job is subject to background checks as outlined in Gibson Energy’s Background Checks policy. Background checks may include: pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol testing, employment history verification, reference checks, education verification, and a criminal history check.

Why You’ll Love Working at Gibson 

For over 70 years, Gibson has been defined by our people — those who seize opportunities and make exceptional customer service a part of everything we do. Working at Gibson is an opportunity to be part of a place where employees feel valued, supported and motivated to do their best work. Here’s what sets us apart: 

• A Competitive Total Rewards package that truly values your contributions.
• Employer contributions to your 401(k) because we believe in your future.
• Comprehensive health, dental & vision benefits ensuring you and your loved ones thrive.
• Generous time off to rest, recharge, and live life to the fullest.
• An incredible work environment and culture where your career development and advancement are prioritized every step of the way.
• A flexible hybrid work setup, empowering you to balance work and life seamlessly.

For more information about Gibson visit www.gibsonenergy.com.