Senior Process Engineer (contractor)

Tetra Tech; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join their team in Vancouver. This contractor role requires a strong background in heavy industry with a focus on process design and project leadership. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering and over 10 years of relevant experience. The position offers hybrid working options and competitive benefits from day one.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits from day one

Hybrid work culture

Work/life balance commitment

Collaborative team atmosphere

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of design experience in the Heavy Industry.
• Experience in upstream, crude refining, product metering, gas processing and oil sands.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Executing process tasks while being accountable for budget and schedule.
• Developing Process Design Basis (PDB).
• Interfacing with other disciplines, clients, and vendors.

Skills

Project Process Lead

HYSYS software proficiency

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering

Canadian P.Eng. registration

Tools

HYSYS

Pipe Flo

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is adding a Senior Process Engineer (contractor) to our Process team based in Vancouver, BC. Please note this opportunity is offered on a contract basis.

Why Tetra Tech

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science™ to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Our office specializes in small to mid-sized projects for clients across Canada. The types of clients we work for include:

• Heavy Industrial Facilities
• Pipelines and Refineries
• Mining and Mineral Processing
• Municipal & Utilities
• Water Treatment

Your Impact

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Your Role

• Executing process tasks while being accountable for budget and schedule.
• Working with Project Managers on proposals or change notices by estimating budgets for process related deliverables.
• Working with clients and project team to scope out projects, establish project objectives and coordinate and/or resolve design issues.
• Developing Process Design Basis (PDB).
• Performing computer simulations using HYSYS, Pipe Flo or other stimulation software to perform pipe/pipeline and equipment sizing.
• Developing Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and work with Mechanical/Instrumentation to develop Processing and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Populating Process Information for equipment datasheets and develop PSV files.
• Interfacing with other disciplines, clients, and vendors.
• Facilitating and/or participating in process hazards analysis studies/sessions.
• Comfortable as a process lead for a project, responsible for leading all process related deliverables, including attending internal and external project meetings as required.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Additional duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or a related field.
• Canadian P.Eng. registrant with eligibility of registration with EGBC.
• Minimum 10 years of design experience in the Heavy Industry (upstream, crude refining, product metering (MARP or LACT), gas processing and oil sands) with either an EPC or operating company is required.
• Experience as project Process Lead an asset.
• Good understanding of applicable industry codes and standard practices.
• Proficiency with HYSYS and/or Pipe-Flo software (or similar).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software applications.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced work environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive client and project team relationships.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

Life at Tetra Tech

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits, available on day one of employment.
• We have embraced a hybrid culture. Work remote and at our great office location, right in the heart of downtown Vancouver.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and talent of more than 30,000 employees who are working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers

X (Twitter): @TetraTechJobs

Additional Information

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