Pressure Vessel Engineer (Contract)

Trans Mountain • Calgary, AB

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Trans Mountain Corporation operates Canada’s only pipeline system transporting oil products to the West Coast. We deliver approximately 890,000 barrels of petroleum products each day through a dual pipeline system of more than 1,150 kilometres of pipeline in Alberta, British Columbia and Washington state. Trans Mountain also operates a state-of-the-art loading facility, Westridge Marine Terminal, with three berths providing tidewater access to global markets. As a federal Crown corporation, Trans Mountain continues to build on more than 70 years of experience delivering operational and safety excellence through our crude oil pipeline system. With our expanded pipeline system now in place, Trans Mountain provides enhanced direct access for Canadian crude oil to world markets. The expansion realizes a world-class system for oil transport, developed to Canada’s high standards within one of the most stringent regulatory regimes in the world, creating long-term economic benefits, enhanced marine protection, enhanced safety and emergency management capabilities, and enhanced skilled-worker capacity building in communities and Indigenous groups. Trans Mountain's core values – Safety, Integrity, Respect and Excellence – guide our every step. Each obstacle we’ve overcome or success we’ve experienced has been the result of a shared commitment to living these values every day. Together, we’re focused on doing the right thing for each other and our communities. If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your strengths in an environment that encourages Safety, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us! Trans Mountain is seeking a collaborative, motivated, and values driven individual to join our dynamic team as a Pressure Vessel Engineer. In this position, you will support the integrity, compliance, and lifecycle management of pressure vessels and related pressure equipment within the Facility Integrity Management Program (FIMP). This role is ideal for engineers with approximately 5–8 years of experience who are developing strong technical depth in pressure equipment engineering and who can independently support assessments, design reviews, and regulatory compliance activities while collaborating closely with Engineering and Operations teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• P. Eng designation with APEGA or EGBC preferred.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in Pressure Vessel Integrity, Asset Integrity, facility design, project engineering, or operations engineering.
• Working knowledge of ASME Section VIII, API 579, API 510, CSA B51, and applicable regulatory requirements including ABSA and TSBC.
• Experience working within facility integrity or asset integrity programs.
• Familiarity with RBI methodologies and inspection planning is an asset.
• Ability to manage multiple technical workstreams and interface effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, documentation and problem-solving skills, with sound judgment in time-constrained, execution-driven environments.
• A track record of delivering high‑quality work, managing competing priorities, and supporting key business processes or operational functions.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to convey information clearly, respectfully, and professionally.
• Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast‑paced environment.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and a willingness to contribute positively to a collaborative and supportive workplace culture.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with RBI methodologies and inspection planning is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage pressure vessel third party inspections.
• Evaluate inspection results, corrosion mechanisms, damage modes, and remaining life calculations.
• Recommend repair, alteration, or replacement strategies based on risk and technical evaluations.
• Review and verify pressure vessel designs, drawings, and specifications in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
• Support internal engineering reviews for new installations, modifications, and repairs.
• Assist with resolving design non-conformances and code compliance gaps.
• Support and maintain Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) analyses and inspection strategies for pressure equipment.
• Incorporate inspection data into integrity assessments and inspection interval recommendations.
• Ensure pressure vessel engineering activities meet ABSA, TSBC, and other applicable jurisdictional regulatory requirements.
• Support preparation and review of regulatory submissions, technical justifications, and responses to regulator inquiries.
• Assist with audits and regulatory inspections related to pressure equipment integrity.
• Provide engineering support for pressure equipment incidents, near misses, and abnormal operating events.
• Participate in root cause analyses and develop engineering-based corrective actions.
• Contribute to development, maintenance, and improvement of pressure vessel engineering standards, procedures, and guidelines within FIMP.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, inspection, projects, and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Support oversight of third-party engineering consultants performing pressure vessel design, FFS, or engineering assessments.
• Review consultant deliverables for technical quality and compliance with codes and internal standards.

Benefits

• Valuable experience providing opportunity for professional development and career advancement
• An opportunity to engage with and learn from some of the most talented and experienced people in the business
• Competitive compensation
• A place to share a sense of purpose and build relationships
• Meaningful work that makes a difference
• An opportunity within the Canadian energy industry

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level