Senior Project Engineer

TWD Technologies Ltd.; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead mechanical scopes within a large-scale energy facility in Sarnia, Canada. The role involves providing technical and execution leadership for major project elements including catalyst tube replacements and heat exchanger installations. Ideal candidates will possess over 10 years of project engineering experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. The position emphasizes teamwork, safety compliance, and managing contractors effectively in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive project engineering experience in energy or refining.
• Extensive experience with Turnarounds or major mechanical replacements.
• Strong technical knowledge of heat exchangers and piping systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical scope for reformer catalyst tube replacements.
• Coordinate multiple contractors for Turnaround activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Project leadership

Engineering oversight

Turnaround coordination

Technical knowledge of reformers

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Scheduling software

Project controls software

Job description

At TWD, we know the secret to success isn’t just technical skill, it’s the people behind it. That’s why we hire for attitude first. If you’re collaborative, positive, and driven to grow, you’ll thrive here. We’re not a typical EPCM company. We’re a family-oriented team with global reach, working on exciting projects in Oil & Gas, Infrastructure, Renewables, and more. Our name says it all: Together We Deliver.

Job Summary

As a Senior Project Engineer based in Southern Ontario on a 1-year contract, you will provide technical and execution leadership for complex mechanical scopes within a large‑scale energy facility. This role is accountable for planning and executing Turnaround‑driven work, including reformer catalyst tube replacement and major heat exchanger replacement, requiring advanced coordination across engineering, construction, inspection, and operations to safely deliver scope within schedule and cost targets.

Project Leadership & Engineering Oversight

• Lead the mechanical scope for the replacement of 168 reformer catalyst tubes, including spring supports, outlet header piping, and Feed/Steam inlet piping to the upper manifold.
• Oversee the replacement of a 35‑tonne HHPD heat exchanger and associated high‑alloy piping systems.
• Provide technical direction and decision‑making support to resolve complex field and design issues during execution.

Turnaround & Construction Execution

• Lead Turnaround coordination to ensure crane movements, welding activities (including PWHT and NDE), refractory, insulation, and catalyst replacement are executed safely and within the required outage duration.
• Coordinate multiple contractors and disciplines to manage simultaneous work fronts and critical path activities.
• Review and approve construction work plans, lifting studies, sequencing, and execution strategies.

Quality, Safety & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and site safety requirements throughout execution.
• Oversee quality assurance activities including weld quality, NDE results, PWHT execution, and mechanical completion.
• Lead risk assessments, field‑level hazard reviews, and management of change processes for assigned scopes.

Cost, Schedule & Stakeholder Coordination

• Manage cost control, progress tracking, and schedule performance for assigned Turnaround scopes.
• Support procurement activities, material readiness, and contractor performance management.
• Serve as a key interface between site operations, inspection, client stakeholders, and the project management team.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Senior‑level experience: 10+ years of progressive project engineering experience in the energy, refining, petrochemical, or chemical processing sectors.
• Extensive experience leading Turnarounds, shutdowns, or major mechanical equipment replacements.
• Strong technical knowledge of reformers, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, piping systems, and high‑alloy materials.
• Demonstrated expertise with welding processes, PWHT, NDE, and mechanical quality management.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage contractors, influence stakeholders, and make sound technical decisions under schedule pressure.
• Proficiency with general engineering, scheduling, and project controls software tools.

We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources Team.