Project Engineer

Rain Industries Limited; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rain Carbon Inc. in Hamilton, Ontario, seeks a Project Engineer to lead capital projects from concept through commissioning, collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, contractors, and consultants to ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery in line with company standards and regulatory requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechanical engineering, 5+ years of project engineering experience, and strong PSM understanding, with proficiency in SAP and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of project engineering experience in a chemical, petrochemical, manufacturing, refinery, or other industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience delivering capital projects from concept through commissioning and startup, including industrial process equipment, piping systems, utilities, and plant infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of Process Safety Management (PSM), including MOC, HAZOP, and PSSR processes.
• Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple capital projects through all phases, including scope development, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and close-out.
• Develop project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, budgets, and business cases.
• Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, and risks, and implement corrective actions as required.
• Support annual capital planning and budget development.
• Provide regular project status updates to management and stakeholders.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, including Operations, Maintenance, contractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Develop, prepare, and maintain engineering documentation, including PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications, construction work packages, and technical reports.
• Coordinate and review engineering deliverables prepared by consultants and contractors.
• Provide technical leadership for plant modifications, reliability improvements, and process optimization initiatives.
• Identify and resolve technical issues during project execution.
• Promote and lead safe project execution in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Lead or participate in MOCs, HAZOPs, PSSRs, and other process safety activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental, safety, engineering, and site standards.
• Manage contractors and oversee construction activities within an operating facility.
• Coordinate installation, commissioning, startup, and project handover activities.
• Monitor contractor performance, quality, safety, and schedule compliance.
• Ensure successful transfer of completed projects to Operations and Maintenance.

Skills

Project management

Process safety management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechanical or related Engineering

P.Eng designation in Ontario or eligibility

Tools

SAP

AutoCAD

Project management software

Job description

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At Rain Carbon Inc., we're dedicated to assembling exceptional teams, nurturing talent, and fostering personal and professional growth. Join us in a safe, supportive environment where you can realize your full potential with the tools, guidance, and opportunities to thrive.

Our global offices facilitate seamless operations, complemented by state-of-the-art production facilities in Belgium, Canada, Germany, India, Poland, and the USA where we cultivate enduring partnerships and ensure market success through consistent quality and customized solutions. With an unwavering commitment to reliability and responsibility, we foster a culture of excellence across all levels of our organization.

Position Summary

The Project Engineer is responsible for leading capital projects from concept through commissioning and close-out. Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, contractors, and consultants, the role ensures projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Lead multiple capital projects through all phases, including scope development, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and close-out.
• Develop project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, budgets, and business cases.
• Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, and risks, and implement corrective actions as required.
• Support annual capital planning and budget development.
• Provide regular project status updates to management and stakeholders.

Engineering & Technical Leadership

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, including Operations, Maintenance, contractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Develop, prepare, and maintain engineering documentation, including PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications, construction work packages, and technical reports.
• Coordinate and review engineering deliverables prepared by consultants and contractors.
• Provide technical leadership for plant modifications, reliability improvements, and process optimization initiatives.
• Identify and resolve technical issues during project execution.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote and lead safe project execution in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Lead or participate in MOCs, HAZOPs, PSSRs, and other process safety activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental, safety, engineering, and site standards.
• Manage contractors and oversee construction activities within an operating facility.
• Coordinate installation, commissioning, startup, and project handover activities.
• Monitor contractor performance, quality, safety, and schedule compliance.
• Ensure successful transfer of completed projects to Operations and Maintenance.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of project engineering experience in a chemical, petrochemical, manufacturing, refinery, or other industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience delivering capital projects from concept through commissioning and startup, including industrial process equipment, piping systems, utilities, and plant infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of Process Safety Management (PSM), including MOC, HAZOP, and PSSR processes.
• Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred

• P.Eng. designation in Ontario or eligibility for registration.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management training.
• Experience with SAP, AutoCAD, and project management software.
• Experience in chemical, petrochemical, or other continuous process manufacturing environments.

Rain Carbon Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. Rain Carbon Inc. prohibits discrimination in all employment-based practices and all applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability, or other protected status.