What you will be doing in the role of Process Mechanical Engineer, Senior: Process Control System Design- Lead the development of process control strategies for industrial process systems and fuel-burning equipment.
- Develop, review, and seal engineering design documentation:
- P&IDs
- Instrument Indexes
- Control Narratives
- Functional Descriptions
- Operating Philosophies / Procedures
- Cause & Effect Matrices
- Logic Diagrams / Control Schematics
- Alarm and Interlock Philosophies
- Develop startup, shutdown, permissive, bypass, and abnormal operating strategies.
- Develop quality documentation, including test plans and commissioning procedures.
- Define instrumentation, controls, and safety system requirements.
- Work closely with controls and automation teams to support PLC, HMI, DCS, SIS, and BMS implementation.
- Participate and support in system integration, testing, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting activities.
Process Safety & Functional Safety- Participate in hazard reviews including HAZOP, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), and risk assessments.
- Develop and review safety shutdown strategies and protective system requirements.
- Identify process hazards and define mitigation strategies.
- Establish alarm management and operator response strategies.
- Ensure process control systems are designed with a strong focus on safety, reliability, maintainability, and operability.
Regulatory Compliance & Engineering Design Documentation- Prepare and review engineering submittal packages required for regulatory approvals and field acceptance activities, including:
- Regulatory application and submission forms completion
- Code compliance assurance letters
- Engineering design documentation
- Support regulatory approval and customer acceptance processes.
- Interface directly with customers, consultants, vendors, and regulatory authorities.
- Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Customer & Technical Leadership- Serve as the primary technical resource for process control and safety-related aspects of projects.
- Support proposal development and concept engineering activities.
- Review engineering deliverables prepared by internal and external resources.
- Develop trusted relationships with customers and provide technical guidance throughout project execution.
- Support business development efforts through technical presentations, customer meetings, and solution development workshops.
Mentorship & Continuous Improvement- Mentor junior engineers and technical staff.
- Develop and maintain engineering standards, templates, and design practices.
- Support the development of internal standards related to:
- Burner Management Systems (BMS)
- Combustion Control Systems (CCS)
- SAMA Diagrams
- Process Safety Documentation
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve engineering quality, productivity, and consistency.
Knowledge and skills required for the role: - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Process Automation, or related discipline).
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in good standing.
- 10+ years of experience in process controls, industrial automation, process engineering, or related industrial environments.
- Demonstrated experience developing and reviewing:
- P&IDs
- Instrument Indexes
- Control Narratives
- Functional Descriptions
- Operating Philosophies / Procedures
- Cause & Effect Matrices
- Logic Diagrams / Control Schematics
- Alarm and Interlock Philosophies
- Experience supporting multidisciplinary engineering projects from concept through commissioning.
- Strong understanding of process safety principles and industrial control systems.
- Excellent communication, troubleshooting, and customer-facing skills.
Preferred QualificationsDirect experience with fuel-burning equipment, combustion control systems, and CSA B149.3 field approval requirements is highly desirable; however, candidates with strong process control, functional safety, industrial automation, or process safety backgrounds will also be considered.
- Experience developing engineering deliverables for fuel-burning appliances, industrial combustion systems, fired equipment, thermal processes, or burner management systems.
- Experience applying requirements contained within:
- CSA B149.3
- TSSA Fuels Safety requirements
- TSSA Field Approval processes
- NFPA 85
- NFPA 86
- ISA standards
- IEC 61511 and functional safety principles
- Experience preparing engineering documentation to support field approvals, regulatory reviews, AHJ acceptance, and code compliance.
- Experience with Burner Management Systems (BMS), Combustion Control Systems (CCS), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), PLCs, and DCS-based control architectures.
- Experience facilitating or participating in HAZOP, SIL, PHA, or other process hazard and risk assessment studies.
- Experience with boilers, process heaters, furnaces, thermal oxidizers, incinerators, kilns, dryers, flare systems, or other fuel-fired process equipment.
- Experience with hydrogen systems, renewable fuels, landfill gas, biogas, syngas, refinery gas, or other alternative fuel applications.
- Familiarity with other codes impacting the installation of Natural Gas (CSA B149.1) and Oil systems (CSA B139)
What we give YOU!- Flexible working schedules, including hybrid remote work programs
- A competitive compensation package, with RRSP-matching
- Comprehensive benefits coverage (medical, dental, vision, EAP & on-demand virtual health care)
- A culture that promotes healthy work-life balance with above-market paid time off
- A structured training and development program and opportunities for continuous learning
- Access to Lakeside's Mentorship Program-empowering growth and inspiring connection through shared knowledge and support
- Opportunity to participate in an award-winning wellness program!
Existing VacancyThis posting is for an existing vacancy that our team is actively recruiting for.
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