Welding and Materials Senior Staff Engineer

Pembina Pipeline Corporation View all jobs

  • Sherwood Park, AB
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
Work Arrangement: HybridDepartment: ALM AreaPembina Pipeline Corporation is a dynamic energy transportation and midstream provider, serving customers for more than 65 years. Chances are, we do more than you think. We own pipelines that transport hydrocarbon liquids and natural gas products produced primarily in Western Canada. We also own gathering and processing facilities and an oil and natural gas liquids infrastructure and logistics business. Our operations along the hydrocarbon value chain allow us to offer a full state of midstream and marketing services to our customers in the energy industry.We are an organization that cares not only about results, but how those results are achieved. Our organization is grounded in the values of Safe, Trustworthy, Respectful, Collaborative and Entrepreneurial Pembina has a diverse and inclusive working environment that provides employees with a positive and engageing work experience where they are recognized and empowered. Learn more about our .We value the safety of our communities, customers, contractors and employees, and believe that all incidents are preventable. Compliance with all policies, procedures and regulations is a requirement, and our are basic rules. Working for Pembina means working safely.Overview:Pembina Pipeline Corporation’s Calgary office is actively hiring for a Sr Staff, Welding & Materials Engineer, to join the team. The Sr Staff Engineer, under the direction of the Supervisor of Asset Lifecycle Management within the Technical Services department, delivers technical expertise to enhance performance and reduce operational and project risks.The Senior Staff, Welding & Materials Engineer, serves as the enterprise Subject Matter Expert (SME) for facility equipment and pipeline welding engineering, providing strategic technical leadership across Pembina’s asset portfolio. This role shapes engineering standards, drives sound technical decision making‑, and ensures asset integrity throughout the full asset lifecycle, with governance and oversight spanning all Pembina facilities and pipelines.Pembina’s Technical Services Unit – Asset Lifecycle Management (TSU–ALM) team plays a critical role in stewarding engineering excellence, asset risk management, and lifecycle optimization across the entire enterprise.Please note that we are accepting applications for both the Calgary and Sherwood Park area.Responsibilities:Business Leadership – Acumen and Strategy
  • Champion operating excellence and support projects aligned with Pembina’s Operational Excellence Management System (OEMS) and the “Pembina Way” of operating;
  • Build strong, collaborative relationships with Operations, Engineering, Construction, and operating‑asset stakeholders as a strategic business partner; and
  • Ensure pipeline systems, facilities, and static assets are designed and governed to meet or exceed all applicable regulatory and environmental requirements.
Technical Stewardship – Pipelines & Facility Equipment
  • Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for pipeline systems and facility equipment, including pressure vessels, heat exchangers, storage tanks, piping, and related assets across the asset lifecycle;
  • Provide strategic technical direction through advanced troubleshooting, fitness‑for‑service (FFS) evaluations, and risk‑based engineering assessments, delivering recommendations for repair, replacement, and mitigation to support Operations, Major Projects, Integrity, Engineering, and executive stakeholders;
  • Interpret and apply CSA, API, ASME, and regulatory requirements, while representing the organization on industry and code committees (e.g., ASME, API, PIP, CSA) to support standards development and alignment with evolving best practices; and
  • Lead Pembina’s safety culture of "Zero by Choice" and the “Life Saving Rules”. To read more about our Life Saving Rules, visit
.Asset Lifecycle Management (ALM)
  • Support enterprise understanding of long‑term equipment and pipeline degradation, risk drivers, and lifecycle performance;
  • Partner with Integrity Management and Reliability teams to develop and refine inspection programs, reliability models, and lifecycle strategies; and
  • Inform long‑range capital and asset renewal planning, including risk‑based replacement programs, major maintenance strategies, and root‑cause analysis of failures and recurring reliability issues.
Engineering Governance & Standards Stewardship
  • Own and steward engineering standards, specifications, and technical governance for facility and pipeline assets, including the review and resolution of variances and deviations;
  • Ensure consistent, technically sound engineering practices across the enterprise by leading MOC reviews, risk assessments, design reviews, and technical assurance processes; and
  • Maintain alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices, continuously adapting to evolving technologies and technical standards.
Influence, Learning & Organizational Impact
  • Provide trusted technical consultation to leadership, project teams, field operations, and external stakeholders, representing Pembina in industry, regulatory, and vendor engagements;
  • Build enterprise welding engineering capability by mentoring junior and intermediate engineers and supporting knowledge transfer across teams;
  • Actively support and contribute to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace; and
  • Promote a culture of technical excellence and sound engineering judgment, driving continuous improvement and proactive risk management.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Materials Engineering; graduate degree considered an asset. Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA; registration or eligibility in other Canadian and/or U.S. jurisdictions is an asset;
  • 15 + years of progressive experience in welding and materials engineering supporting pipeline and facility equipment within pipeline, midstream, petrochemical, or refining environments;
  • Deep expertise in industry codes and standards (CSA, ASME, API), including complex interpretation and application, with recognized authority in welding and materials engineering, fitness‑for‑service, failure analysis, material degradation, and pipeline integrity;
  • Advanced proficiency in NDE methods, including selection, application, and interpretation, with strong practical knowledge of line pipe welding, hot tapping, and integrity practices;
  • Proven enterprise‑level experience in asset lifecycle management, engineering governance, and technical advisory roles, with strong analytical, problem‑solving, and risk‑based decision‑making capabilities;
  • Highly effective communicator and influencer, able to lead crossfunctional discussions, manage competing priorities, and rapidly adapt to new technologies, tools, and technical requirements;
  • Applies strong learning agility by integrating new information, diverse perspectives, and feedback to continuously improve technical judgments and outcomes; and
  • Occasional travel may be required.
Pembina’s Flexible Work Standard provides the option for eligible employees to work remotely on FridaysThe successful candidate must be legally able to work in the country of the position. The final candidate will be required to undergo Pre-Employment Background Checks including a Criminal Record Check.This position is scheduled to be posted until end of day: 04/23/2026. In rare circumstances, a position may be posted for less time if there has been significant interest in the role.Our expectations are high, and our total rewards package reflects this.Diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences contribute to our collective success and enrich our workplace culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. If you're contacted to set up an interview and you require accessibility accommodations, please let your Talent Acquisition Advisor know at that time.No agency calls please.

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