Pressure Equipment Engineer

Shell; Canada; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the petrochemical industry is seeking a PEI Engineer for their Sarnia Manufacturing Centre. The role involves ensuring the safe and reliable condition of fixed assets, addressing mechanical engineering concerns, and leading assessments. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Pressure Equipment or Asset Integrity.
• Deep understanding of jurisdictional and industry codes such as NBIC, ASME.
• Familiarity with Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead or execute Fitness-for-Service assessments.
• Monitor operational exceedances related to equipment design.
• Develop and validate Asset Integrity initiatives and procedures.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Pressure Equipment

Asset Integrity

Fitness for Service

Risk Based Inspection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer in Ontario

Job description

What’s the role

Shell is seeking a PEI Engineer to join their Sarnia Manufacturing Centre Pressure Equipment Integrity Team.

The Sarnia Manufacturing Centre Pressure Equipment Integrity (PEI) team is a group of Engineers, Inspectors, Specialists, and Analysts who work together to ensure the safe and reliable condition of site fixed assets. Key stakeholders for the PEI Team include site Production, Maintenance, Reliability, and Technical disciplines, who rely on the PEI Team to monitor equipment, proactively mitigate issues, and develop detailed repair scopes to prevent Loss of Primary Containment from site pressure vessels and piping.

Reporting to the Pressure Equipment Integrity Manager, the PEI Engineer is responsible for providing mechanical engineering and technical integrity functions related to the design, repair, and alteration of piping, pressure vessels, tanks, and boilers at the Sarnia Refinery and Chemical Plant.

The PEI Engineer provides technical support to PEI, Operations, and Maintenance on day-to-day plant issues and during plant operational upsets or outages. The PEI Engineer is required to support aspects of Design Operating Window (DOW) monitoring, Management of Change, Project reviews, Fitness for Service analysis, repair plan endorsement, and liaising with TSSA.

Accountabilities:

1. Address day-to-day mechanical engineering concerns and requests
2. Lead or execute Fitness-for-Service assessments
3. Monitor operational exceedances related to equipment design, communicate gaps, and lead resolution
4. Assist Unit Inspectors with Mechanical Engineering calculations, Engineered Clamp design reviews, repair proposal reviews, and code compliance
5. Provide input on long-term equipment replacement versus repair strategies
6. Ensure compliance with corporate and jurisdictional codes, standards, and best practices
7. Develop and validate Asset Integrity initiatives, procedures, programs, and standards
8. Communicate industry code and standard changes and perform gap assessments
9. Interface and network with other Shell locations and Subject Matter Experts
10. Interact with other industry Owner/Users on equipment integrity issues
11. Act as the primary liaison for SMC with the TSSA Engineering Group

Working Conditions:

1. Fast-paced environment requiring attention to a broad variety of support needs
2. Independent leadership of various opportunities and energy to drive resolution
3. Strong technical communication and integration skills to ensure resolution of site issues
4. Balancing regulatory compliance and safety with site operational priorities
5. Occasional off-hours response for operational difficulties and maintenance needs
6. Significant time commitment during planned turnarounds and unscheduled events
7. Travel to other Shell facilities for PEI/Corrosion activities
8. Potential exposure to dangerous materials and equipment
9. Flexible working schedule per SMC Flexible Working policy
10. Potential placement on SMC Emergency Operations Centre (EOC)

What you bring:

1. Legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis (excluding current employer)
2. Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field
3. Registered Professional Engineer in Ontario or equivalent certification
4. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Pressure Equipment, Asset Integrity, or related field within petrochemical or similar industry
5. Deep understanding of jurisdictional and industry codes and standards such as NBIC, ASME, Ontario Boiler and/or Pressure Vessel Act
6. Experience with Risk Based Inspection (RBI) and Fitness for Service (FFS) methodologies
7. Familiarity with basic inspection techniques and Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) methods