Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from an accredited university.
Professional Engineer registration with APEGA or eligibility for membership.
10+ years of experience in oil refining and processing, especially with key technologies.
Experience in designing alternative processing solutions is a plus.
EPC and/or fabrication experience is preferred.
Strong communication skills for client and team interactions.
Proficiency in HYSYS and other engineering software is essential.
Experience in process equipment sizing is beneficial.
Responsibilities
Work on diverse oil refining and processing projects for domestic and international clients.
Acquire technical expertise in oil refining processes.
Lead and mentor junior engineers, ensuring quality in their deliverables.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for critical decision-making.
Establish and maintain relationships with clients.
Oversee fabrication and assembly at Propak's Airdrie facilities.
Travel for project startup and commissioning support.
Benefits
Career development opportunities in various oil refining projects.
In-depth technical expertise development in oil processing.
Mentorship from experienced process engineers and managers.
Opportunity to lead and mentor junior engineering staff.
Travel opportunities for professional growth.
Full Job Description
In this position, Propak can offer the following career development opportunities:
Work on a variety of oil refining, oil processing or heavy oil projects for domestic and international clients. The scope of the projects will vary from FEED studies, modular packages and full turnkey EPFC projects.
Acquire in-depth technical expertise in oil refining and processing
Lead and mentor junior engineers, including delegation, checking, and authentication of professional work products.
Become a critical decision maker while working with a multidisciplinary team of engineering and design leads
Develop and build relationships with clients
Gain practical experience by overseeing the fabrication and assembly of your projects in the Propak, Airdrie facilities.
Travel domestically and internationally for startup and commissioning support
Receive mentorship from senior process engineers, supervisors, and managers to support your technical development and role as a lead process engineer
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from an accredited university
Professional Engineer registered and in good standing with Alberta Professional Engineers, and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) or eligible for membership.
10+ years of experience in oil refining, oil upgrading, or oil recycling processing with specific experience in Desalters and Electrostatic Treaters, Atmospheric and Vacuum Distillation, Thermal and Catalytic Cracking systems, Hydrotreating/Hydrofining, Platforming and Isomerization, Steam Methane Reformers, Delayed Cokers, Sulphur Recovery unit.
Experience designing alternative processes in Glycol Dehydration, Sweetening, Mechanical Refrigeration, Oil Processing, SAGD (wellpads, water treating, Central Processing), Oil Treater Design, Material Selection and Corrosion, and Compression is considered an asset.
EPC and/or Fabricator experience
Excellent communications skills required to interact with client and internal team members
Experience working with HYSYS and other engineering software (BR&E ProMax, VMGSim Symmetry, Flarenet)
Experience in sizing process equipment is an asset (separators, treaters, FWKO, heat exchangers, PSVs, flare systems, control valves, pumps, reciprocating, rotary screw, and centrifugal compressors)
Experience with typical process deliverables (PFD, HMB, P&ID, Line List, Design Basis Memorandum, Cause & Effect Diagrams, Control Narratives, Datasheets, Hydraulics, Line Sizing)
