Process Engineer for Refinery Operations Consulting

Trindent Consulting; Edmonton; On-site; Full time

Job description

Trindent Consulting is a global management consulting firm specializing in technical augmentation in the energy sector, specifically downstream Oil & Gas. Trindent is recruiting across Canada for Consultant and Senior Consultant positions focused on refinery improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement sustainable processes and systems to increase refinery margins by 2‑3% without the need for capital investment.
• Deliver performance improvements of tens of millions of dollars within 6‑8 months through data analytics, industry knowledge, and technical expertise.
• Conduct assessment, engagement, and audit phases of improvement engagements at refinery clients.
• Analyze refinery operations to identify optimization opportunities and develop actionable improvement plans.
• Prepare and present findings, dashboards, and recommendations to client leadership and operational teams.
• Travel to refinery client sites frequently, with most work performed onsite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Petrochemicals, or a related field.
• 3‑25+ years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry managing or improving plant energy efficiency, process plant optimization, and gasoline blending.
• Expertise in process plant optimization methodologies, Energy Intensity Index (EII), Linear Programming, feedstock selection, product mix optimization, sensitivity analyses, unit mass balance programs, preventative maintenance, or continuous improvement.
• Working knowledge of tools such as Aveva PROII, Aspen HYSYS, SagePlus, and similar.
• Advanced proficiency in data mining and data analysis using Excel.
• Experience with process analysis, data scrubbing, MOS critiques, dashboard development, behavioral assessments, area profiles, audits, KPI grids, and RACI charts is considered an asset.
• Ability to travel extensively to refinery client sites for onsite engagement.

Benefits

Top quartile compensation and benefits, performance‑related pay and bonuses, and a clear progression path that can lead to rapid advancement within the organization.