Lead Process Engineer: SAGD & Heavy Oil Systems

Propak Systems Ltd.; Airdrie; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Propak Systems Ltd. in Canada is seeking a Process Engineer specialized in Enhanced Oil Recovery and SAGD to join our engineering team in Airdrie, AB.

You will lead process design efforts for heavy oil projects, mentor junior engineers, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and interact with clients to develop robust EPC/EPFC solutions. Travel for startup and commissioning is required, and you will oversee fabrication and assembly at Propak's Airdrie facilities, gaining practical project

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

Skills

SAGD experience

Project leadership

Client communication

HYSYS familiarity

Process design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering

Tools

BRE ProMax

VMGSim Symmetry

Flarenet

Job description

Propak Systems Ltd. in Canada is seeking a Process Engineer specialized in Enhanced Oil Recovery and SAGD to join our engineering team in Airdrie, AB.

You will lead process design efforts for heavy oil projects, mentor junior engineers, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and interact with clients to develop robust EPC/EPFC solutions. Travel for startup and commissioning is required, and you will oversee fabrication and assembly at Propak's Airdrie facilities, gaining practical project