Innovation & Applied Technology SpecialistLocation: Calgary Head Office, Edmonton, Houston
Job status: Full Time Permanent
Department:Engineering
Is this position safety sensitive: No
Apply today! Application Deadline is October 22, 2026 at 11:59pmThe RoleThe Innovation & Applied Technology Specialist leads applied research and technology evaluations to solve industrial challenges and identify opportunities for Gibson Energy. Reporting to the Vice President (VP), Innovation & Commercial Engineering, this role evaluates new technologies, conducts laboratory, pilot and field testing, and provides evidence-based recommendations to support commercial engineers on whether technology opportunities should be advanced, modified, scaled or discontinued.
What You Will Do - Evaluate emerging technology, including mechanical, chemical or process solutions offered by potential vendors to assess technical feasibility, commercial potential and opportunities for implementation.
- Develops and owns applied research and development (R&D) programs including defining the industry problem to be solved, articulating the value hypotheses, setting decision criteria, and seeking approval of scope and resources to complete evaluation.
- Design and conduct laboratory, pilot and field trials.
- Engages engineering and operations technical subject-matter experts (SMEs) on representative conditions, operating constraints, adverse effects, maintainability and acceptance evidence.
- Engages project execution and operations engineering teams on trial installation, industrial integration, scale-up, tie-ins, outages, commissioning and deployment cost and schedule.
- Interprets results, investigates adverse effects and discloses uncertainty, distinguishing laboratory observations from reproducible performance and defensible commercial claims.
- Analyzes technical data and translate findings into clear recommendations on whether technologies should advance, pivot, scale or stop.
- Coordinates confidentiality, intellectual property, sample and data ownership, partnerships and external disclosure with Legal and authorized decision-makers.
- 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 Chemistry, Experimental Science, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent demonstrated industrial R&D experience and capability.
- 8+ years of relevant experience in industrial R&D, applied research, process innovation laboratory, pilot, field or industrial technology, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Demonstrates hands-on experience designing and executing experiments, analyzing technical data, validating results and making evidence-based recommendations.
- Experience evaluating or developing technology in industrial environments, preferably in energy, chemical processing or related applications.
- Ability to work effectively with engineering, operations, project teams, vendors and technical specialists.
- Works independently within approved programs, uses sound scientific judgment and recognizes the limits of personal competence and authorized engineering or asset work.
- Demonstrates clear written/verbal communication, strong analytical and organizational skills and proficiency with relevant laboratory/data-analysis tools, spreadsheets and Microsoft products.
Working Conditions- The work location for this role is flexible and may be based in Calgary, Edmonton or Houston, candidates in other locations are encouraged to apply. The role will include office work and laboratory, pilot or field activities as required
- Travel and laboratory or operating-site access may be required. Safety-sensitive requirements and training will be confirmed before assignment.
- This job is subject to background checks as outlined in Gibson Energy's Background Checks policy. Background checks may include employment history verification, reference checks, education and/or credentials verification, credit check and a criminal history check
