Principal Process Engineer

Socket.dev; Calgary; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Lead Process Engineer (SAGD) based in Calgary or Edmonton to provide technical leadership for process engineering on SAGD and thermal oil sands projects from studies through start-up. You will mentor teams, coordinate interfaces, ensure safe, efficient execution, and deliver PFDs, P&IDs, heat and material balances, and equipment specs in alignment with standards and client requirements.

Strong experience in SAGD, leadership of multidisciplinary teams, and a track record of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related
• P.Eng. designation
• Experience leading process engineering teams in EPCM or consulting
• Experience as Process Lead on large SAGD projects
• Experience supporting brownfield modifications

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering activities on SAGD projects and ensure delivery of quality engineering services that meet Worley, customer, and regulatory requirements, on time and within budget.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee process engineering work performed by project teams.
• Act as the primary process engineering focal point for assigned projects.
• Manage process engineering scope, schedule, priorities, and technical deliverables.
• Ensure process engineering deliverables are completed in accordance with project requirements, applicable standards, and established quality procedures.
• Lead or oversee development and review of: Process simulations and heat & material balances, PFDs, P&IDs, process design criteria and philosophies, equipment specifications and datasheets, relief system design and operating envelopes, engineering studies, reports, and technical documentation.
• Provide technical leadership during feasibility studies, conceptual design, FEED, detailed engineering, and brownfield modifications.
• Support project planning activities including estimates, proposals, schedules, staffing plans, and execution strategies.
• Identify and manage technical risks, scope changes, and engineering issues throughout project execution.
• Provide technical guidance during procurement, fabrication, construction, commissioning, start-up, and operational support activities.
• Participate in client meetings, design reviews, HAZOPs, risk reviews, and project decision-making processes.
• Coordinate effectively with other engineering disciplines, project management, customers, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Mentor, coach, and provide technical guidance to junior, intermediate, and senior engineers.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and promote engineering excellence across the organization.

Skills

SAGD expertise

Process design

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Project leadership

Process simulations

HAZOPs familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

P.Eng. designation

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

Job description

Building on our past. Ready for the future Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

Purpose

We are currently recruiting for aLead Process Engineer (SAGD) to join our team of world-class experts and project leaders. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership and coordination for process engineering activities on SAGD and thermal oil sands projects, supporting projects from early studies through detailed engineering, construction, commissioning, and start-up. The Lead Process Engineer will be responsible for overseeing process engineering deliverables, coordinating multidisciplinary interfaces, mentoring team members, and ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements. This is a full-time position based in either Calgary, Alberta or Edmonton, Alberta.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering activities on SAGD projects and ensure delivery of quality engineering services that meet Worley, customer, and regulatory requirements, on time and within budget.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee process engineering work performed by project teams.
• Act as the primary process engineering focal point for assigned projects.
• Manage process engineering scope, schedule, priorities, and technical deliverables.
• Ensure process engineering deliverables are completed in accordance with project requirements, applicable standards, and established quality procedures.
• Lead or oversee development and review of:
  • Process simulations and heat & material balances
  • Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
  • Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
  • Process design criteria and philosophies
  • Equipment specifications and datasheets
  • Relief system design and operating envelopes
  • Engineering studies, reports, and technical documentation
• Provide technical leadership during feasibility studies, conceptual design, FEED, detailed engineering, and brownfield modifications.
• Support project planning activities including estimates, proposals, schedules, staffing plans, and execution strategies.
• Identify and manage technical risks, scope changes, and engineering issues throughout project execution.
• Provide technical guidance during procurement, fabrication, construction, commissioning, start-up, and operational support activities.
• Participate in client meetings, design reviews, HAZOPs, risk reviews, and project decision-making processes.
• Coordinate effectively with other engineering disciplines, project management, customers, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Mentor, coach, and provide technical guidance to junior, intermediate, and senior engineers.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and promote engineering excellence across the organization.

Technical and Industry Experience

• Extensive process engineering experience within the oil and gas industry, including significant SAGD and thermal oil sands project experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of SAGD facilities and associated processing systems, including steam generation, produced water treatment, oil treating, gathering systems, utilities, and supporting infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience leading process engineering activities on multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Excellent understanding of process engineering fundamentals and design principles.
• Strong knowledge of applicable industry standards, codes, regulations, and engineering best practices.
• Experience supporting projects through all phases of execution, including studies, FEED, detailed engineering, construction, commissioning, and start-up.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex technical challenges and provide sound engineering judgement.
• Experience reviewing and approving process engineering deliverables.
• Competent use of process engineering software such as Aspen HYSYS and other engineering analysis tools.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading technical teams and mentoring engineers.

Education, Qualifications, Accreditation, Training Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation.

• Experience leading process engineering teams within an EPCM or consulting environment.
• Experience serving as Process Lead on large multidisciplinary SAGD projects.
• Experience supporting operational facilities and brownfield modifications.

Moving forward together

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law. We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.