Chief Process Engineer

Description
Equinox Engineering Ltd. is a Calgary-based EPCM firm. We are a market leader in oil and gas processing specializing in facilities design, implementation and operational assistance for natural gas, conventional oil, heavy oil, carbon capture and new energy projects. Our clients include several of the largest oil and gas producers in Canada and worldwide.

Summary:
The Chief Process Engineer provides broad ranging support to the Process Department, on all aspects of process related activities for Oil and Gas Facilities. Contributes to operational excellence in the department, providing technical direction and stewardship of process designs on all projects. Manages technical integrity of process designs and resolves process related technical problems.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide ongoing Technical Stewardship of all process design works, in cooperation with the Process Department Manager.
2. Provide specialist process engineering input and oversight on an as-required basis.
3. Troubleshoot process engineering issues across multiple projects.
4. Develop, maintain, and monitor corporate procedures and standards related to all process engineering activities.
5. Assist in developing cost estimates, manhour estimates and process work plans.
6. Develop, manage, and implement in-house calculation tools and guidelines.
7. Analyze leading-edge systems and commitment to continuous improvement.
8. Demonstrate commitment to the Health and Safety program.
9. Assist with business development and client relationships.
10. Industry networking and contacts.

Key Skills:

1. Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
2. Leadership, mentorship, and management skills.
3. Broad exposure to natural gas, conventional oil and heavy oil facility design and construction.
4. Systems design experience including process mass balances, piping and instrumentation diagrams, cause and effect diagrams, hazard and operability design reviews.
5. Familiar with major design tools and processes including simulation software, line and equipment sizing, and relief systems sizing.
6. Familiar with Process design development, workflow and inter-departmental coordination of data.
7. Experience developing process guidelines and standards.
8. Committed to Safety in Design.
9. Familiar with applicable industry codes and standards.
10. Experience with Hazard analysis tools and methods.

Education and Qualifications:
Successful candidate will be Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) within the province of Alberta. Chemical Engineering or related Engineering degree. Minimum 20+ years oil and gas experience with focus on Process Design.