PSM / Process Engineer

MTS Recruiting; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Process Engineer for their Port Edwards plant. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety standards, improving process operations, and managing projects from design through implementation. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and experience in a chemical plant environment. This position offers an opportunity to impact safety and efficiency in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in Process / Project Engineering in a chemical plant environment.
• Experience with PSM covered processes is preferred.
• Desire to work towards registration as a Professional Engineer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure plant operates in compliance with safety management practices.
• Develop concepts to improve safety, operations, efficiency, and quality.
• Participate in investigations of process safety incidents.

Skills

Project Management

Process Safety Management

Process Improvement

Troubleshooting

Team Player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Client has a reputation for providing reliable, intelligent, and environmentally responsible manufacturing on a global scale. As one of the largest suppliers of Chlorine Dioxide technology in the world, the client is devoted to building genuine customer relationships and delivering innovative, sustainable chemical solutions that improve lives and the health of our planet. They serve multiple industries such as pulp & paper, oil & gas, agriculture, food processing, water treatment and more! It’s our goal to make everyone’s lives more productive, convenient, enjoyable, and safe.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• The PSM / Process Engineer ensures the Port Edwards plant operates in compliance with process safety management (PSM) practices as defined by the United States Occupational Safety and Health Association (OHSA), Process Safety Management (CFR.1910.119), United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – Risk Management Program (RMP), Responsible Care Codes of Practice, as specified by the American Chemical Council (ACC) and the Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS).
• PSM responsibilities will be accomplished in collaboration with the Port Edwards Safety Manager, the Environmental / Technical Manager, the Technical Supervisor and the Corporate Process Safety Manager.
• Develops new concepts to improve process safety, operations, efficiency, product quality, environmental control and costs. They carry projects from design through installation and evaluation. The engineer utilizes experience in process unit operations to provide assistance as required to other plant groups.
• Coordinate the overall plant Process Safety Management (PSM) program.
• Develop, update and implement plant PSM procedures.
• Maintain and coordinate the process-safety information for the plant in collaboration with the Technical Specialist.
• Identify and ensure compliance with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP).
• Participate in investigations of process safety incidents.
• Participate in PSM audits at the plant.
• Coordinate the plant’s consequence risk assessment for worst case and alternative release scenarios.
• Supports site environmental compliance activities, including but not limited to environmental reporting, data collection, permitting and inspections.
• Plans and implements Process Improvement Projects.
• Supports use of Management of Change system for plant modifications.
• Specifies equipment and materials for plant processes to ensure plant reliability.
• Cost estimation for new projects.
• Materials procurement and acceptance.
• Knowledge of process improvements and process analysis to root cause.
• Supports plant operations and maintenance in troubleshooting complex or repetitive problems to closure.
• Evaluates alternatives for cost, process and operations improvements.
• Project Management (all aspects of small to medium projects).
• Communicates with other plant work groups, customers, suppliers and contractors to obtain best practices and experience input to process improvements or project scopes.
• Develops and delivers training to plant employees on process improvements / modifications.
• Performs duties of On Call Supervisor as defined by the Handbook and rotation schedule.
• Functions as a team player with all open activities.
• Facilitate PHAs for plant changes when required and PHA revalidations.
• Facilitate Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs) at the plant.
• Assist with the review of proposed plant changes and provide guidance on when to conduct PHAs for plant changes.
• Assist with preparation of reports as required by government, regulatory agencies and associations.
• Keep up to date on current and pending legislation.
• Establish a program to share information within the plant.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• 1-3 years experience in Process / Project Engineering in a chemical plant environment.
• Experience with PSM covered processes is preferred.
• Desire to work towards registration as a Professional Engineer preferred.
• Desire to obtain CCPS Process Safety Fundamentals Certificate or similar preferred.

Please email resumes to :

MODERN TECHNICAL STAFFING INC.