Senior High-Pressure Steam and Steam Turbine Engineer

BBA Consultants; Montreal; Presencial; CAD 95.000 - 130.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Annual premium program

Onsite mobility premium

Cellphone fee reimbursements

Group insurance plan

Retirement savings plan

Annual vacation and sick leave

Resumo da vaga

BBA Consultants in Montreal is seeking an experienced engineering professional to serve as a subject matter expert in high-pressure steam systems and steam turbines. You will be involved in all asset life cycle stages, ensuring optimization and reliability across various sectors including energy and mining.

The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree and at least 15 years of relevant experience, with strong skills in thermodynamics and bilingual proficiency in English and French. Benefits include a comprehensive group insurance plan and retirement savings options.

Qualificações

• At least 15 years of relevant experience in high-pressure steam systems and steam turbines.
• Experience with major shutdowns, refurbishments, or new installations.
• Advanced English and French skills for collaboration with clients.

Responsabilidades

• Design, analyze and optimize high-pressure steam systems.
• Specify and validate steam turbines and associated control systems.
• Lead maintenance programs and train operations teams.

Conhecimentos

High-pressure steam systems expertise

Steam turbines knowledge

Thermodynamics proficiency

Mechanical engineering degree

Formação

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, energy engineering, chemical engineering or related field

Ferramentas

Calculation and simulation tools

Descrição da vaga

Overview

Your future role on our team You’ll serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in high-pressure steam systems and steam turbines for complex industrial projects in the energy, cogeneration, thermal power plant, mining and heavy industry sectors. You’ll be involved across the full asset life cycle (design, operations, optimization, reliability and safety), while working closely with engineering, operations, maintenance, project and health and safety teams. You’ll also help develop internal capabilities and technical excellence within the thermal systems team.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze and optimize high-pressure steam systems, including boilers, headers, safety valves, relief systems and condensate systems
• Specify, select and validate steam turbines (HP/IP/LP), their auxiliaries (lubrication, governing, sealing, vacuum) and the associated control systems
• Carry out or oversee thermodynamic studies, including mass and energy balances, efficiency calculations, performance curves, energy optimization, transient scenarios and start-ups and shutdowns
• Develop, update, and validate operating, start-up and shutdown, and lockout and tagout procedures for steam and turbine systems
• Lead preventive, condition-based and corrective maintenance programs (inspections, NDT, major overhauls and planned shutdowns)
• Contribute to capital projects (refurbishments, capacity increases, new steam or turbine islands and cogeneration), from conceptual design through to commissioning
• Train and support operations and maintenance teams on best operating and safety practices
• Participate in risk analyses, including HAZOP, FMEA, rupture and overpressure scenarios, and emergency plans

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, energy engineering, chemical engineering or a related field
• At least 15 years of relevant experience in engineering, operations or maintenance of high-pressure steam systems and steam turbines (blades, stages, rotors, bearings, governing systems and protections)
• Experience participating in major shutdowns, refurbishments or new installation projects
• Proficiency in steam thermodynamics and Rankine cycles
• Understanding of mechanical and materials constraints in high-pressure, high-temperature service (creep, thermal fatigue, stress corrosion cracking)
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards (ASME, API, EN, local regulations)
• Ability to review P&IDs, control diagrams, isometrics and vendor documents
• Advanced English skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in English-speaking Canadian provinces and internationally; you may need to use English occasionally or daily, depending on current projects
• Advanced French skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in Québec
• Asset: experience with calculation and simulation tools (thermal balances, pressure drop calculations, valve sizing)
• Asset: specialization in applied thermodynamics, rotating machinery or pressure equipment

Rewards and Benefits

• Annual premium program for all regular employees
• Onsite mobility premium
• Time bank
• Cellphone fee reimbursements
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program
• Retirement savings plan
• Annual vacation and sick leave
• Premium for employee referrals

BBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including location, market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.

About BBA

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry.

Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies, and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves.

Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field-ready support.

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