Lead Process Engineer - Heavy Oil

Lead Process Engineer – Heavy Oil

Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. They are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in their personnel, and helps them develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you are invited to apply for this role.

Overview

We have an exciting contract opportunity to join our global client as a Lead Process Engineer – Heavy Oil.

Responsibilities

• Work on a variety of heavy oil projects for domestic and international clients, with scopes ranging from FEED studies and modular packages to full turnkey EPFC projects.
• Acquire and apply in-depth technical expertise in heavy oil processing.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers, including delegation, review, and authentication of professional work products.
• Act as a key decision-maker while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Gain practical experience by overseeing fabrication and assembly activities at the facilities.
• Travel domestically and internationally to support startup and commissioning activities.
• Receive mentorship from senior process engineers, supervisors, and managers to support technical development and growth as a lead process engineer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in good standing with APEGA, or eligibility for registration.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in heavy oil processing, including SAGD, wellpads, and water treating.
• Experience with alternative process design such as glycol dehydration, sweetening, mechanical refrigeration, oil processing, and compression is considered an asset.
• EPC and/or fabrication experience is preferred.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients and internal teams.
• Proficiency with HYSYS and other engineering software such as BR&E ProMax, VMGSim Symmetry, and FlareNet.
• Experience sizing process equipment (e.g., separators, treaters, FWKO, heat exchangers, PSVs, flare systems, control valves, pumps, and compressors) is an asset.
• Familiarity with standard process deliverables including PFDs, HMBs, P&IDs, line lists, design basis memoranda, cause and effect diagrams, control narratives, datasheets, hydraulics, and line sizing.

PLEASE NOTE: Only those eligible to work in Canada will be considered for this position and only those selected for interviews will be contacted. TRS is an equal opportunity company.

To apply for this position, please send your Word formatted resume to Michael.Makhoul@trsstaffing.com. Please include the job number and title of the position in the application subject line.

TRS Staffing Solutions Inc. specializes in supplying engineers, designers, project managers, and other technical and professional services personnel to a broad spectrum of industries worldwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or any other criteria protected by governing law.