Project Development Engineer

09 Irving Oil Limited; New Brunswick; Sur place; CAD 81 000 - 123 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fitness facility access

Onsite nurse

Café on site

Competitive compensation

Annual bonus plan

Pension plan

Résumé du poste

Irving Oil Ltd. is seeking an Engineer to join the Front-End Engineering team, focusing on Heat & Material Balances and Safety Check Rates for refinery units. You will collaborate with Operations, Technical Services and Process Safety to validate data and support FEL deliverables.

The role emphasizes safety-critical analyses, process safety knowledge, and opportunities to contribute to capital projects through FEL stages and ongoing refinery improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) working toward professional designation.
• 0-8 years of process engineering experience in refining, oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, or similar environments.
• Understanding of mass and energy balance principles.
• Experience with process simulation software (Aspen HYSYS or equivalent) is an asset.

Responsabilités

• Develop and maintain Heat & Material Balances (H&MBs) for refinery units with a trusted 3rd party.
• Perform process engineering calculations to support SCR development and PSV evaluations.
• Collaborate with Operations, Technical Services, Process Safety and other disciplines to validate data and assumptions.
• Support refinery process safety initiatives by keeping design basis information current.
• Identify opportunities to improve process performance, reliability, and safety through studies and analysis.
• Contribute to FEL deliverables and capital project development, including design basis development.
• As FEL knowledge grows, progressively support and lead sustaining capital and growth projects.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Process safety

Team collaboration

Communication

Learning agility

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Proactive

MS Office

Problem solving

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

P.Eng. or EIT in progress

Outils

Aspen HYSYS

Description du poste

As an Engineer on Irving Oil’s Front-End Engineering team, you will play a key role in supporting the safe and reliable operation of the refinery through the development of Heat & Material Balances (H&MBs) and Safety Check Rates (SCRs) for process units across the site. Your goal will be to build a strong understanding of refinery operations, process safety, and process engineering fundamentals while contributing to safety-critical analyses that support operational and business objectives. Your success in this role will be demonstrated through the delivery of accurate, high-quality engineering analyses, continued growth in technical expertise, and meaningful contributions to refinery improvement and capital projects through the Front-End Loading (FEL) process.

What We Offer:

• Work Environment – Work onsite in our beautiful home office building with access to a fitness facility, onsite nurse, and a café
• Competitive Compensation – Including an annual bonus plan, pension plan, and parking allowance
• Flexible Benefits Plan – In effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs
• Paid Vacation – Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too
• Wellness Support – With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community – Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities and a donation matching program

Your Responsibilities:

• Work with a trusted 3rd party to develop and maintain Heat & Material Balances (H&MBs) for refinery process units
• Perform process engineering calculations and analyses to support Safety Check Rate (SCR) development and Pressure Safety Valve (PSV) evaluations
• Collaborate with Operations, Technical Services, Process Safety, and other engineering disciplines to validate process data and operating assumptions
• Support refinery process safety initiatives by ensuring process design basis information remains accurate and current
• Identify opportunities to improve process performance, reliability, and safety through engineering studies and analysis
• Contribute to capital project development activities, including engineering studies, design basis development, and FEL deliverables
• As knowledge of refinery processes and Front-End Loading (FEL 0, FEL 1, and FEL 2) develops, progressively support and ultimately lead sustaining capital and growth projects through project definition, scope development, and execution support
• Engage with engineering contractors, licensors, and consultants as required to support technical studies and project deliverables

Your Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Interest in process safety and refinery process engineering
• Ability to learn complex refinery processes and operating systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Self-motivated with a willingness to take ownership of assigned work
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet commitments
• Curiosity and desire for continuous learning and professional development
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related systems and technologies

Your Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) working toward professional designation
• 0-8 years of process engineering experience in refining, oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, or similar industrial environments
• Understanding of mass and energy balance principles
• Experience with process simulation software (Aspen HYSYS or equivalent) considered an asset
• Knowledge of pressure relief systems, process safety, and refinery operations considered an asset
• The expected salary range for this position is $80,836 - $122,871. Placement within range will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, and skills.

Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’s created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.

As a family-owned company deeply rooted in our communities, we work hard to make a difference in the places we serve. For more than 100 years, our commitment to doing good business has been grounded in our commitment to people – to our employees, to our customers, and to our communities.

Our mission is focused on our continued evolution to meet the changing needs of our customers. We are devoted to being part of the solution, in providing the safe and reliable energy that our customers need, while taking concrete steps to evolve our business for the future.