Mechanical Engineer

Position Summary

Acuren is currently recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer to support our Engineering Department in the Alberta Oil Sands Region. As a Mechanical Engineer at Acuren, you will be contributing directly to the success of our clients' operations. This isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to grow your skills, expand your expertise, and make a real impact in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

Position Details:

• Start Date: September 2026
• Monday to Friday, 40 hours/week with the potential for extended work hours based on needs
• Applicants need to be local to Fort McMurray, AB

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical engineering work relating to static equipment repair and alteration, as well as support for failure investigations and equipment strategy development.
• Preparation of high-quality engineering packages/PWPs for use by the maintenance and execution teams. These include:
• Repair packages (both emergency and routine maintenance)
• Upgrade packages with management of change (MOC), risk assessment / peer review, preparation of Engineering drawings, data sheets, etc.
• Purchase specifications for new and replacement pressure equipment.
• Completing equipment assessments, such as minimum thickness calculations, re-rates, material alterations etc.
• Take part in API 579 fitness for service (FFS) evaluations (Level 1 and 2) and provide input and review for level 3 FFS reports.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and departments including inspectors, Materials Engineering, Process Technical Engineering and others.
• Work closely with the Operations and Maintenance personnel in the upgrader to resolve threats to unit health and ensure Engineering solutions are executable and fit-for-purpose.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience
• A Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Must be a Professional Engineer or eligible for membership in the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGA)
• Experience in pressure equipment design and maintenance, and knowledge of commonly used design and fabrication codes (ASME, TEMA, etc.) as well as post construction specifications for pressure piping, pressure vessels, furnaces, heat exchangers etc. (ASME PCC, API)
• The ability to clearly communicate Engineering designs and procedures to operations and maintenance personnel.

Benefits

The strength of Acuren lies in its outstanding people. As a rapidly growing, intensely innovative, international publicly traded company, the opportunities to pursue challenging and diverse career development paths are vast.

Complemented by an attractive and comprehensive total compensation package, including paid time off, employer paid benefits, RRSP + Company match, tuition grants, discounted fitness memberships and insurance offerings, employee assistance programs and more! At Acuren we commit to the principles of a respectful workplace and offer tremendous opportunities to those who wish to succeed.Join our team at Acuren and embark on a rewarding journey where you will contribute to the company's growth and success while advancing your career. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team of professionals.

Company Overview

As an organization, our strength comes from the ability to embody our core values - People First, Integrity Always, Pride In Our Work, and Growth Together. None of these values is more important than People First, and we are honored that our people decided the company is worthy of being included in the Forbes 2024 and 2025 List of Canada's Best Employers.

Acuren is a trusted, single source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability, Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck and condition-based monitoring services.Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Acuren employs over 5,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world’s largest industrial segments.Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality, and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.

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