Field | Project Engineer, Edmonton

Chemelex

$85K — $100K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, preferably Electrical Engineering or construction-focused engineering.
  • 4+ years of engineering experience in project engineering, field engineering, industrial construction, or a related environment.
  • Experience within petrochemical, energy, or industrial sectors; knowledge of electric heat tracing systems advantageous.
  • Working knowledge of engineering, construction, maintenance, and/or operations in petrochemical facilities or industrial sites.
  • Proficiency in coordinating engineering and field activities, and strong troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide field engineering support for electric heat tracing systems across design, construction, and operations phases.
  • Ensure compliance with client and industrial standards for EHT design and construction.
  • Evaluate existing EHT designs and recommend improvements.
  • Conduct technical assessments and construction reviews for heat management systems.
  • Build and manage relationships with customers and contractors, handling technical execution and change management.
  • Create detailed Construction Work Packages (CWP) including Bill of Materials (BOM).
  • Offer technical support to owners' and maintenance teams while assisting in change management and cost analysis.

Benefits

  • Site-based opportunities in Redwater and Fort McMurray as well as Edmonton home office options.
  • Flexibility in schedule with 4-10's, 5-8's, and 7-on/7-off arrangements available.
  • Engagement in diverse projects across the petrochemical and energy sectors.
Full Job Description
  • Provide field engineering support for the design, review, evaluation, construction, maintenance, programming, and operations of electric heat tracing circuits
  • Ensure that EHT design and construction work at site complies with client standards, legislated requirements, and applicable industrial standards.
  • Evaluate existing EHT designs and provide improvement recommendations.
  • Conduct technical design assessments, constructability reviews, and field installation reliability appraisals for supplemental heat management systems.
  • Proactively establish customer and contractor relationships at appropriate levels and manage client expectations relative to technical execution methodologies, scope, schedule, progress, and technical change management.
  • Create Construction Work Packages (CWP's), complete with all applicable content such as Bill Of Materials (BOM's).
  • Provide technical assistance to the owners' technical and maintenance staff.
  • Assisting with change management and cost analysis with designated project management team.


Site Location and Work Shift:

  • Redwater, Alberta - Site Based Position:4-10's or 5-8's at Customer facility
  • Fort McMurray: 4-10's (Mon to Thursday, 10 hours per day), 5 - 8's (Mon to Friday, 8 hours per day) or 7 days on/ 7 days off.
  • Edmonton Home Office: 4 - 9's (Mon to Thursday, 9 hours per day), 1 - 4's (Friday, 4 hours per day).


WHAT YOU BRING
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, with Electrical Engineering or a construction-focused engineering background preferred.
  • 4+ years of engineering experience, preferably in project engineering, field engineering, industrial construction, or a related environment.
  • Experience supporting projects within the petrochemical, energy, or industrial sectors; knowledge of electric heat tracing systems and technologies is an asset.
  • Working knowledge of engineering, construction, maintenance, and/or operations within petrochemical facilities or industrial sites.
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate engineering and field activities, troubleshoot issues, and work effectively with customers, contractors, and cross-functional project teams.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical information, and build effective working relationships.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with project reporting and scheduling tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar applications.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel to customer, construction, and project sites as required.
  • This position is designated as safety-sensitive and requires compliance with applicable company health, safety, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
    • WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)/ CSTS Certification

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