Senior Process Control Engineer

Woodfibre LNG; Squamish, Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Process Control Engineer to oversee the technical authority of process control at a cutting-edge LNG facility. This pivotal role involves collaborating with project teams to ensure safe and reliable operations, from design through to commissioning and steady-state operations. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive experience in process control, optimization, and leadership to drive initiatives that enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will significantly impact the success of a major energy project, while also enjoying opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience as a System Control Engineer in LNG production.
• Strong understanding of process control and optimization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Act as Technical Authority for process control during all phases.
• Support process optimization and troubleshooting efforts.
• Lead initiatives to enhance plant safety and efficiency.

Skills

Process Control Expertise

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Continuous Improvement

Education

University degree in Control Engineering

Professional Engineer designation

Tools

P&IDs and PFDs

Control System Schematics

Job description

The Woodfibre LNG Project is located approximately 7 km west-southwest of Squamish, British Columbia. It involves the construction and operation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on the previous Woodfibre pulp mill site, which would have a storage capacity of 250,000 m3 and would produce approximately 2.1 million tons per year of LNG.

Woodfibre Management Ltd. is a privately held Canadian company based in Vancouver and a subsidiary of Pacific Energy Corporation Limited.

Position

The Senior Process Control Engineer (Operations) is the Technical Authority of Process Control of the Woodfibre LNG Plant. Prior to the start-up of the plant, you will work closely with the Project lead to ensure that all systems are designed, built, and commissioned to ensure safe and reliable operations for the plant’s operating phase. During Operations, you are the subject matter expert for all issues relating to Process Control. The successful candidate reports directly to the engineering manager and will play an essential part in supporting the project through the construction phase and into steady-state operations.

Key Responsibilities

The successful applicant will:

During the EPC:

• Work in collaboration with Project staff and Contractor to provide quality surveillance and review support on control system design, installation, and testing.
• Review the process control documents to ensure that plant integrity remains, and design objectives are met prior to and post-handover from EPC.
• Define the scope and select the right solution for implementation of Advanced Process Control (APC)

During the Commissioning and Start-up Phase:

• Provide support to project engineers to ensure prudent procedures and steps are applied for safe and successful plant start-ups.
• Support the tuning of process control parameters and build control logic systems when needed.
• Support conducting performance tests and assessing gaps, if any, and plan for removal of constraints after a steady state is achieved.
• Proactively support the implementation of the Instrument Control and Safety System (ICSS).
• Proactively support the implementation of Advance Process Control
• Proactively support the implementation, commissioning and testing of Operation Simulation Training (OTS).
• Develop fit-for-purpose start-up tools and performance monitoring templates.

During Operating Phase:

• Act as a Technical Authority and Subject Matter Expert for process control.
• Supporting Management of Change (MOC) processes and future projects.
• Proactively support process optimization, control strategies, operating procedures, troubleshooting, and safeguarding systems.
• Contribute to plant performance improvement studies and projects. Driving initiatives to enhance plant safety, reliability, efficiency, production, and environmental performance.
• Support the Process Control monitoring program, including KPI tracking, to identify inefficiencies and propose solutions for improved process performance. Predict future challenges and proactively address mid-to-long-term issues through monitoring of controller uptimes and plant performance.
• Develop, implement, fine-tune, and maintain Advanced Process Control applications as a key component of plant optimization.
• Apply technical expertise to maintain operations within design specifications, safeguard equipment integrity, and ensure production remains within the operating envelope.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot process-related issues, investigate incidents, and minimize shutdown/start-up durations using process engineering expertise.
• Ensure safe production through effective safeguarding measures and proactive/predictive monitoring.
• Proactively support the Plant Alarm Management program in the diagnostics and, ultimately, elimination of nuisance alarms.

Required Experience

• University degree in Control Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years as a System Control Engineer, preferably in an LNG Production Facility.
• Professional Engineer designation or to be eligible in BC.
• Comprehensive understanding of P&IDs, PFDs, Control System schematics, diagrams and narratives, and Cost and Effects analysis.
• Led or participated in process control initiatives, including base layer control enhancement programs and advanced process control projects.
• Capable of contributing to decision-making, providing support, and conducting or organizing hands-on technical evaluations.

Additional Requirements

• Proven leadership skills to lead teams and mentor junior staff.
• Energetic in pursuit of continuous improvement processes.
• Experience working with large multi-disciplinary teams and contractors in a multicultural environment is an asset.
• Communication/interpersonal skills – interacting with front-line workers through to management and all hierarchical levels.
• A valid driver’s license and passport.
• The position is based in Squamish, BC (Project Site), with an initial stay period at the Vancouver Office, followed by travel to the Module Fabrication Yards in China and a visit to the Houston project office as required.

Please note only qualified candidates with work authorization in Canada will be contacted.

Thank you in advance for your interest!

Woodfibre Management Ltd. is an equal-opportunity employer.