Lead Process Engineer – Heavy Oil & EPC Projects

Propak Systems; Airdrie; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Propak Systems in Airdrie, Alberta seeks a seasoned process engineer to lead and mentor teams on heavy oil projects, including FEED, modular builds, and turnkey EPFC work. You will guide design, PFD/P&ID deliverables, and client interactions while advancing project execution from concept to startup.

The role involves domestic and international travel, mentorship from senior engineers, and growth within a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer registered and in good standing with Alberta Professional Engineers, and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) or eligible for membership.
• 5+ years of experience in heavy oil processing with specific experience in SAGD, wellpads, and water treating required.
• Experience designing alternative processes in Glycol Dehydration, Sweetening, Mechanical Refrigeration, Oil Processing, Oil Refining and Compression is considered an asset.
• EPC and/or Fabricator experience.
• Excellent communications skills required to interact with client and internal team members.
• Experience working with HYSYS and other engineering software (BRE ProMax, VMGSim Symmetry, Flarenet).
• Experience in sizing process equipment is an asset (separators, treaters, FWKO, heat exchangers, PSVs, flare systems, control valves, pumps, reciprocating, rotary screw, and centrifugal compressors).
• Experience with typical process deliverables (PFD, HMB, P&ID, Line List, Design Basis Memorandum, Cause & Effect Diagrams, Control Narratives, Datasheets, Hydraulics, Line Sizing).

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor junior engineers, including delegation, checking, and authentication of professional work products.
• Become a critical decision maker while working with a multidisciplinary team of engineering and design leads.
• Develop and build relationships with clients.
• Gain practical experience by overseeing the fabrication and assembly of your projects in the Propak, Airdrie facilities.
• Travel domestically and internationally for startup and commissioning support.
• Receive mentorship from senior process engineers, supervisors, and managers to support your technical development and role as a lead process engineer.
• Work on a variety of heavy oil projects for domestic and international clients.

Skills

Mentor engineers

Project leadership

Client relationships

Heavy oil processing

HYSYS

PFD/P&ID knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering

Professional Engineer (APEGA) or eligible

Tools

BRE ProMax

VMGSim

Symmetry

Flarenet

Job description

Propak Systems in Airdrie, Alberta seeks a seasoned process engineer to lead and mentor teams on heavy oil projects, including FEED, modular builds, and turnkey EPFC work. You will guide design, PFD/P&ID deliverables, and client interactions while advancing project execution from concept to startup.

The role involves domestic and international travel, mentorship from senior engineers, and growth within a multidisciplinary environment.