Process Safety Engineer

Airswift; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider is seeking a Process Safety Engineer for a contract role in Calgary, AB. The successful candidate will provide technical safety support focusing on hazard identification and risk assessment. This position requires extensive experience in PHA, MOC, and process safety risk management, particularly within the oil & gas or heavy industrial sectors. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical safety knowledge and an engineering background. Join us to enhance the safety protocols and processes in our organization.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of experience in operations, process engineering, or technical safety.
• Strong background in PHA, MOC, and process safety risk assessment.
• Experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, or heavy industrial operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, facilitate, or participate in PHAs including HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, and What-If reviews.
• Conduct process safety risk assessments and recommend safeguards.
• Provide technical input on process safety requirements and design reviews.

Skills

Operations

Process Engineering

Technical Safety

PHA

MOC

Process Safety Risk Assessment

Fire Protection

Education

Engineering degree in Chemical, Process, Mechanical or related discipline

Job description

Process Safety Engineer (Contract) – Calgary, AB

Role Summary

The Process Safety Engineer provides technical safety support to engineering and operations teams, with a focus on hazard identification, risk assessment, and ensuring process changes are managed safely. This role delivers day‑to‑day expertise in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Management of Change (MOC), and process safety risk management for ongoing operations and capital projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, facilitate, or participate in PHAs including HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, and What‑If reviews.
• Support and review MOC submissions to ensure process safety risks are identified, assessed, and controlled.
• Conduct process safety risk assessments and recommend engineered and administrative safeguards.
• Provide technical input on process safety requirements, design reviews, and operating procedures.
• Participate in or lead root cause investigations for process safety events and develop corrective actions.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of Process Safety Management (PSM) systems.
• Review process safety documentation including P&IDs, cause‑and‑effect matrices, relief system design, and hazardous area classifications.
• Monitor process safety performance indicators and identify trends or emerging risks.
• Provide technical guidance on fire protection, loss prevention, and industry standards (API, NFPA, CSA).
• Interface with engineering, operations, maintenance, and project teams to ensure process safety requirements are met.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of experience in operations, process engineering, or technical safety.
• Strong background in PHA, MOC, and process safety risk assessment.
• Experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, or heavy industrial operations.
• Engineering degree in Chemical, Process, Mechanical, or related discipline (preferred but not mandatory).
• Eligibility for professional registration (APEGA) considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of PSM elements, process safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience supporting operations in a technical capacity (design, troubleshooting, risk reviews, incident investigations).