Engineer, Process

Inter Pipeline Ltd.; Alberta; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive employee benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Process Engineer to join their dynamic team at the Heartland Petrochemical Complex. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your engineering expertise to provide technical support and drive improvements in plant performance. Collaborating with a diverse group of professionals, you will tackle complex challenges, ensuring safety and efficiency in operations. This opportunity not only allows you to contribute to innovative projects but also to grow into a recognized expert in plant processes. Join a company that values teamwork and is committed to building an inclusive workplace where your contributions are valued.

Qualifications

• 1-10 years of experience in refining, petrochemicals, or oil & gas industries.
• Registered with or eligible for APEGA registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and troubleshoot issues in plant operations.
• Drive projects to completion with minimal supervision.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Troubleshooting Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen

Hysys/Unisim

PI Systems

Job description

At Inter Pipeline, we are building a team of innovators and problem solvers with diverse backgrounds and skill sets. We cultivate opportunities to get to know each other better and collaborate more effectively. In every part of our organization, you will find people with a sense of purpose and a shared ethos - motivated, engaged, exploring new ideas and pushing for continuous improvements in everything we do. We believe teamwork is core to our success, and in that spirit you will work closely with leaders and team members. This is a great opportunity to amplify your purpose and contribute to meaningful, challenging work at the forefront of the energy sector.

Bring your passion, your ideas, and let's do this.

Description

Located out of our Heartland Petrochemical Complex (HPC) in Fort Saskatchewan, the individual in the Process Engineer role will report to the Process Engineering Manager, within the Technical Services team. The position utilizes engineering expertise, operational knowledge and skills to provide day-to-day technical support, help troubleshoot issues and develop the scope for operational and capital modifications that will improve plant performance.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

• Act as a key technical resource for Operations, Maintenance and other Technical Services groups.
• Act as an engineering resource for plant technology in the Polypropylene unit.
• Use strong technical knowledge to complete process engineering deliverables and tasks with minimal guidance and direction.
• Provide Process Engineering support by evaluating plant process data to develop and provide solutions and business cases for operating and plant modifications.
• Provide technical expertise for Process Safety (PSM) issues and initiatives ensuring that these are managed in a timely manner.
• Identify, develop and support a 5-year capital plan for plant modifications and improvements.
• Independently drive projects to completion with minimal supervision utilizing sound engineering judgment and compliance with APEGA Professional Practice Management Plan and HPC’s Management of Change (MOC) system.
• Report incidents and provide leadership/expertise in Incident Investigations & Causal Analysis sessions.
• Participate in safety culture initiatives & annual compliance audits.
• Advance the fundamentals of plant processes to improve knowledge at site and develop an appreciation at site for good practices as they relate to plant processes.
• Develop over time and through experience and training into an internally recognized plant process expert.

Education, Skills and Experience

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 1-10 years of industry-related experience, preferably in refining, petrochemicals, or oil & gas industries.
• Registered with, or eligible for registration with APEGA.
• Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills, strong communication and technical writing abilities, attention to detail, and well-developed interpersonal skills are required.
• Familiarity and understanding of petrochemical plant processes and equipment, data analysis, operational best practices, project management, production planning, and process safety.
• Knowledge in Design Engineering and Practices, and familiarity with design codes is a plus.
• Experience with process engineering software packages (e.g., Aspen, Hysys/Unisim, PI Systems, etc.) is desirable.
• Able to work on-site in Fort Saskatchewan.

Hours

Full time, 9x80 schedule (option to do Mon – Fri).

As this position is identified as safety and security sensitive, employment of a final candidate will be conditional upon completion of pre-employment medical, drug/alcohol, drivers abstract, employment verification and criminal background check assessments with satisfactory results.

The role is not eligible for relocation support.

Inter Pipeline recognizes the importance of properly rewarding our employees by offering attractive employee benefits. Please visit our “working with us” page to learn about the compensation and benefits offerings.

While diversity is a fact, inclusion is the act of recognizing the value of our differences and leveraging them for the betterment of our organization. At Inter Pipeline, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that values, represents, and supports the communities in which we work. We are committed to maintaining a respectful workplace and we are building a culture that supports the diverse needs of our employees. We welcome applications from all individuals including those who are Indigenous, racialized, of varied abilities and ethnicities, members of gender and sexually diverse communities, as well as with any other dimension of diversity.