Process Engineer

NES Fircroft; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company is seeking a Process Engineer to support flare and overpressure relief systems design in Alberta, Canada. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in process safety or engineering within the petroleum refining and petrochemical sectors. Responsibilities include leading risk assessments, reviewing critical diagrams, and guiding EPC contractors on equipment specifications. This contract position offers a mid-senior level opportunity with potential for projects in various sectors.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in petroleum refining or petrochemicals.
• APEGA registered with a Professional Engineering designation.
• Knowledge of relevant codes like API 520/521 and ASME Sec VIII.

Responsibilities

• Support flare and overpressure relief systems design.
• Lead risk assessment sessions for projects.
• Provide guidance on detailed equipment specifications.

Skills

Process Safety

Process Engineering

Hydraulic Processes

Risk Assessment

Leadership

Education

BSc in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Process Simulation Software (Unisym, Hysis, Flarenet)

Dispersion and Explosion Modelling Software

Job description

Recruitment Consultant @ NES Fircroft | Energy, Mining and Renewables

Process Engineer – Flare and Overpressure Relief Systems

Location: Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada

Job Description

We are seeking a Process Engineer to support flare and overpressure relief systems design and risk assessment for projects in the petroleum refining, upgrading and petrochemical sectors.

• Perform PRV and PVSV sizing calculations, maintaining strong knowledge of overpressure relief scenarios and hydraulic processes.
• Lead and facilitate risk assessment sessions for project plant changes, including PHAs, HAZIDs/HAZOPs, facility siting/layout studies, bowties, LOPAs, HEMP and other process safety risk studies.
• Provide guidance to EPC contractors on the preparation of detailed equipment specifications.
• Interpret, review and critique critical diagrams such as cause and effect, mechanical flow, piping, and instrumentation (P&ID).
• Support project reviews, plant changes, major maintenance, turnarounds, and projects by providing assurance and guidance on Statements of Fitness – Pre‑startup Safety (SoF‑PSSRs).
• Identify and model fire, explosion, and dispersion scenarios using FRED, PHAST or equivalent programs.
• Authenticate the work of others via thorough review and stamp approval.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing across projects, capturing and implementing lessons learned.
• Apply human factors, operability, and maintainability standards.
• Support construction, commissioning, and startup activities.

Requirements

• BSc in Chemical, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years of Process Safety and/or Process Engineering experience in petroleum refining, upgrading and/or petrochemicals.
• APEGA registered with a Professional Engineering designation.
• Experience with process simulation software (Unisym, Hysis, Flarenet).
• Experience with dispersion and explosion modelling software.
• Knowledge of relevant codes and standards including API 520/521, API 537, API 754, ASME Sec VIII.
• Strong facilitation, communication, leadership, and coaching skills, with a commitment to diversity.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Engineering Services – Oil and Gas

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.