Process Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Alberta seeks a full-time Process Engineer specializing in gas processing. The role involves providing process engineering expertise for the design and optimization of gas processing infrastructure, ensuring safety and compliance. Join a collaborative team in Calgary and contribute to the growing lithium industry.

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of process engineering experience.
• Registered as a P.Eng. with APEGA.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and execution of process engineering deliverables.
• Provide expert guidance on sour gas separation and processing.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

HYSYS

DNV Synergi Pipeline Simulator

AFT Suite

Job description

Job Description

PROCESS ENGINEER

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director, Process and Technology, we are seeking a full-time Process Engineer specializing in gas processing to join our team in Calgary, Alberta. The Process Engineer will provide process engineering expertise to support the design and optimization of the gas processing infrastructure which forms part of the lithium facility that will process lithium from the Leduc reservoir brine. This includes two-phase separation, sour gas handling, and acid gas compression and injection.

The Company:

E3 Lithium (E3) is at the forefront of the growing electrical revolution as an Alberta-based lithium development company with one of the largest resources globally. Join a highly capable, supportive, and collaborative team leading the development of this exciting industry in Alberta.

This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a growing company in an emerging industry. E3 values a healthy work-life balance and provides opportunities for on-the-job learning and growth. The position is located in Calgary, AB, one of the most livable cities in North America. If you enjoy exciting challenges and being part of an innovative company, apply now.

Visit our website for more information: www.e3lithium.ca

Mandate:

• Deliver a safe and highly optimized gas processing facility design.

Responsibilities:

• Support the design, review, and execution of process engineering deliverables throughout all engineering stages, including Feasibility and Process Studies, Conceptual Design, DBM Development, FEED, and Detailed Engineering Design.
• Provide expert guidance on sour gas separation and processing, acid gas compression, acid gas injection and co-injection, and gas sweetening units.
• Support the design, review, and execution of the gas processing infrastructure. Develop and validate process simulations and modeling for gas processing facilities.
• Author and review critical design documents, including material balances, PFDs, P&IDs, shutdown keys, control narratives, and Process Engineering reports for gas processing infrastructure and other areas as required.
• Verify line sizing, PSV sizing, and prepare equipment process data sheets.
• Oversee and participate in P&ID / PHA (HAZOP) reviews, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards (API, ASME, ISO).
• Collaborate with other technical disciplines, vendors, and stakeholders to advance project deliverables and address complex engineering challenges.
• Provide technical support during facility commissioning, start-up, and operational troubleshooting and optimization.
• If the candidate has pipeline design expertise, additional responsibilities include:
• Develop pipeline process simulations using industry-standard software.
• Conduct steady-state and transient hydraulic analyses for new and existing pipelines, documenting assumptions, limitations, results, and reports.

Education & Experience:

• Degree in Chemical Engineering with 10 to 15 years of process engineering experience.
• Registered as a P.Eng. with APEGA.
• Experience in both EPC and Owner/Operator roles.
• Extensive knowledge of sweet and sour gas facility design, field facilities, well sites, gathering systems, compression, and grassroots gas processing plants.
• Expertise in acid gas injection (co-injection), dehydration, and gas sweetening processes.
• Strong understanding of process safety, risk management, and regulatory compliance in gas processing.
• Proficiency with HYSYS and other process engineering simulation software, and familiarity with industry engineering codes.
• Exceptional technical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Pipeline design expertise is a plus, including:
• Strong knowledge of pipeline and piping hydraulics, both steady-state and transient, including scenarios like two-phase flow, surge, water hammer, slugging, pump start-up, shutdown, and trip.
• Experience with hydraulic software such as DNV Synergi Pipeline Simulator and AFT Suite (Fathom, Arrow, Impulse); other software experience is a plus.
• Experience with large pipelines, ESD systems, and hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of single and multiphase hydraulic fundamentals and line sizing practices.