Senior Central Region Process Engineer - (Full Time) Mississauga, ON

Praxair; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to enhance the efficiency and safety of Air Separation and Carbon Dioxide plants. This role involves championing cost reduction initiatives, providing technical support, and ensuring consistent operations across facilities. You will lead safety programs, assist in training, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and safety while contributing to essential industrial processes that impact various sectors. If you're ready to take on new challenges and make a difference, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in engineering and production operations preferred.
• Technical knowledge in Air Separation and Industrial Gas plant processes is a definite asset.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of Air Separation and Carbon Dioxide plants.
• Provide technical expertise for resolving plant process operating problems.

Skills

Process Safety Procedures

Technical Communication

Adaptability

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

University degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

P&IDs

Instrumentation Components

Job description

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2023 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.

The company serves a variety of end markets including chemicals & refining, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing and primary metals. Linde's industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

At Linde, every day is an opportunity: an opportunity to learn, to grow, to share success and to contribute to one of the world’s leading industrial gas and engineering companies. Seize the opportunity: take your next step with us and join our team.

Senior Central Region Process Engineer - (Full Time) Mississauga, ON

Primary Purpose

Reporting to the Area Manager, the Central Region Process Engineer is responsible for supporting the safe, reliable and efficient daily operation of Linde’s Air Separation and Carbon Dioxide plants throughout Ontario. The Central Region Process Engineer provides day-to-day technical support with emphasis on productivity improvements, process efficiency, and process safety.

Key Accountabilities

1. Champion Cost Reduction and Six Sigma Productivity Initiatives.
2. Work to ensure consistent plant operations by monitoring and improving/resolving plant KPI inefficiencies.
3. Provide technical expertise and assistance to resolve plant process operating problems (product recovery %, PP Bed operation, pressure drop issues, vent losses, purity issues, turbine efficiencies, liquefier efficiencies, cooling performance, etc.).
4. Lead plant thaws and provide as-needed support for plant turnaround planning and execution.
5. Provide process safety stewardship in areas of critical safety systems, management of change, pre-startup safety reviews, process hazards analysis, incident investigations, alert compliance, and alarm management.
6. Champion and assist management of change programs for the various facilities.
7. Promote a strong safety culture.
8. Assist in the development and delivery of process training.
9. Provide technical expertise to plant operations and instrumentation technicians.
10. Propose and execute small capital projects.
11. Lead or participate in incident investigations (RCA / RCI).
12. Lead or participate in cross functional teams.
13. Conduct equipment analyses as needed.
14. Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Education

1. University degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.

Experience

1. Preferred 5+ years of experience in engineering and production operations.
2. Technical knowledge/experience in Air Separation and/or Industrial Gas plant processes and equipment including instrumentation and control systems would be a definite asset.

Knowledge & Skills

1. Proficient with P&IDs, schematic wiring diagrams and instrumentation components (valves, analyzers, field sensors, PLCs, etc.).
2. Possess strong technical skills including knowledge of practical application of Process Safety procedures such as PHA, MOC, and RCA.
3. Must have a positive attitude, be willing to quickly adapt to changing situations, have strong communications skills, and a strong will to build and maintain productive relationships across departmental lines.
4. Be able and willing to adapt to a work schedule that coincides with plant operational needs. Must also be able and willing to work for extended periods of time in an operating plant.
5. Must be a self-starter and have the ability to work independently as well as to lead and participate on cross-functional teams.
6. Willing to carry a laptop computer and cell phone for off-hours support as necessary. Must also be willing to travel (10-25% typical).
7. Must be able to manage multiple priorities, drive issues to completion, and obtain results.
8. Detail-oriented with an ability and desire to persevere.
9. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Linde has an extensive background check process which may include but is not limited to, a criminal background review, pre-employment medical, reference checks, employment and education verification.

Linde Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation during the recruitment and selection process are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required. We will work with you to meet your needs.

We are committed to employment equity for women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Interested candidates from these groups are encouraged to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.