Sr. Process Safety/Fire Protection Engineer - OGC Engineering

Kiewit; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm is looking for a Senior Engineer to lead design projects in Calgary. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and over 10 years of experience in the LNG, refining, and petrochemical sectors. This role includes responsibilities for project leadership, design improvements, and team guidance, all while maintaining a focus on safety and excellence. Flexible work options and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans

Life insurance and disability

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in LNG, refining, and petrochemical industry.
• Experience working with FERC.
• Ability to provide guidance and leadership to less experienced engineers.

Responsibilities

• Leads mid to large-size projects and proposals.
• Develops standards, philosophies, and design processes.
• Managers multiple assignments and complexities effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Technical competency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Job description

Requisition ID:178777

Job Level:Senior Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit OGC Engineering

Department:Design Engineering

Market:OGC

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

We are an innovative team of engineers and designers that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff leads and collaborates with Kiewit's module fabrication and construction teams to approach construction-driven engineering with a focus on safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit's legacy of excellence.

District Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc. is a full-service engineering firm serving oil, gas and chemical markets. Our combined staff of engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve the LNG, midstream, refining, and petrochemical markets. Backed by 130 years of construction experience, our construction-driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.

Our rapidly growing oil, gas and chemical team, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPCC delivery model for dynamic process facilities.

Location

This position is based out of our Calgary, AB office and typically requires less than 25 percent travel. Opportunities for flexible work are available.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex assignments and applies standards correctly without supervision. Clearly identifies how changes to design affect internal and external stakeholders.
• Reviews and corrects the work of engineers and designers to develop documents as needed. Examples include but not limited to vapor dispersion, radiation, LOPA and SIL verification calculations, PHA action item closeouts.
• Leads mid to large-size project or proposals.
• Manages several different assignments simultaneously.
• Applies techniques/technologies to improve processes and business results and provides solutions that improve design and lower cost.
• Effectively develop standards, philosophies and design.
• Serves as resource to less experienced engineers.
• Reviews application of standards for correct interpretations.
• Leads projects in how to interpret and apply codes and standards.
• Leads team to identify changes in the scope of work during mid to large-sized projects.
• Performs assigned work efficiently and effectively to maximize person productivity.
• Leads quality checks of the design and engineering of a mid to major-sized project to ensure accuracy.
• Establishes credibility in terms of technical competency.
• Prioritizes time to meet team commitments and individual work requirements.
• Contribute to the development of client proposals and project cost estimates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, related field required.
• 10+ years minimum relevant experience in LNG, refining, and petrochemical industry.
• Experience working with FERC.
• Self directs work with limited supervision.
• Provides guidance, leadership and training to less experienced engineers.
• Leads small team to complete task/design on project.
• Work with project team as representative and coordinates work within discipline department.
• Adjusts to varying demands of work and performs well.
• Develops and presents work in well-constructed written and verbal presentations. Clearly conveys messages and ideas, gains understanding.
• Communicates effectively with supervisor and members of immediate department.
• Works collaboratively across departments and involves others in solving problems. Initiates meetings within own team, other disciplines or internal customers for clarity on work.
• Supports project teams and departments in a positive and productive manner. Works well with other to accomplish common goals and objectives.
• Serves as technical resource and point of contact for external or internal customers.

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.