Worley

Lead Process Engineer

Worley • $100K — $130K *
Calgary, AB T1Y 7M8In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong technical expertise in Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) systems.
  • Experience leading complex process engineering projects within multidisciplinary teams.
  • In-depth understanding of process engineering fundamentals and related engineering disciplines.
  • Familiarity with local and international codes and regulatory standards.
  • Proficient in MS Office and process engineering software tools.
  • Ability to deliver high-quality technical output under tight schedules and budgets.
  • Demonstrated team leadership and coordination in project settings.

Responsibilities

  • Lead process engineering scope on projects, ensuring compliance with client and regulatory standards.
  • Manage project scope, schedule, and quality for assigned areas or projects.
  • Provide leadership through all project phases, from feasibility to commissioning.
  • Define project scope and manage changes as per change management procedures.
  • Engage in project meetings, design reviews, and client interactions to ensure alignment.
  • Identify technical risks and collaborate with the team to provide solutions.
  • Mentor and coordinate process engineers and designers for effective project execution.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities through mentoring and coaching.
  • A collaborative, high-performance team environment focused on safety and quality.
  • Participation in a range of project phases, enhancing diverse experience.
  • Engagement with emerging technologies and continuous improvement initiatives.
Full Job Description
PURPOSE

The Lead Process Engineer provides technical leadership and project delivery oversight for process engineering services to Worley and its customers. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with strong team leadership, coordination across disciplines, and accountability for quality, schedule, and budget performance on assigned projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project & Technical Leadership
  • Lead process engineering scope on assigned projects, ensuring deliverables meet Worley, client, and regulatory requirements.
  • Own the process engineering scope, schedule, and quality for assigned projects or project areas.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout all project phases including feasibility, FEED, detailed design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
  • Ensure project scope is clearly defined and manage changes in accordance with project change management procedures.
  • Participate in project meetings, design reviews, HAZIDs/HAZOPs, and client engagements.
  • Provide technical input during procurement, including requisitions, bid evaluations, and purchase order technical reviews.
  • Proactively identify technical risks and execution challenges, developing practical solutions in collaboration with the project team.

Team Leadership & Coordination
  • Lead, coordinate, and mentor process engineers and designers assigned to projects.
  • Define work packages, allocate resources, and manage workload distribution across the team, including promoting workshare where appropriate.
  • Provide coaching, technical oversight, and performance feedback to team members.
  • Support the professional development of junior and intermediate process engineers through mentoring and technical guidance.
  • Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment focused on safety, quality, and delivery excellence.

Quality, Safety & Compliance
  • Ensure all process engineering deliverables comply with Worley standards, client specifications, and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with project quality management and checking procedures.
  • Promote and uphold Worley's safety culture and values across all project activities.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Act as a key technical interface with clients, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Proactively resolve discrepancies between Worley and client requirements.
  • Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment of scope, priorities, and execution strategies.

Continuous Improvement & Technical Excellence
  • Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, best practices, and innovations in gas processing and process engineering.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards, tools, workflows, and execution methodologies.


QUALIFICATIONS

Technical & Industry Experience
  • Strong technical expertise and subject matter knowledge in Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD)
  • Proven ability to lead process engineering scope on complex projects within multidisciplinary environments.
  • Strong understanding of process engineering fundamentals and working knowledge of adjacent engineering disciplines.
  • Solid understanding of applicable local and international codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Competent in the use of MS Office Suite and process engineering software tools.
  • Demonstrated experience delivering high-quality technical work under schedule and budget constraints.

Leadership & Professional Skills
  • Demonstrated team leadership and coordination experience within project environments.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to balance technical rigor with practical execution and delivery-focused decision-making.
  • Previous supervisory or technical lead experience preferred.

Education, Qualifications, Accreditation, Training
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent discipline.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation (or eligibility/active pursuit, depending on internal requirements).

About Worley

Worley is a global engineering and construction company that provides services to the energy, chemicals, and resources sectors. The company was founded in 2019 through the merger of WorleyParsons and Jacobs' Energy, Chemicals and Resources division. Worley has over 48,000 employees in 49 countries and provides a range of services including consulting, engineering, procurement, construction, and project management. The company is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint and increase the use of renewable energy in its operations.
Learn more about Worley
Size
47,700 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
NASDAQ
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