Process Engineer

Job Title: Process Engineer

Reporting To: Regional Manager

Position type: Full-time, Permanent

Date: Mar 1, 2023

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job Description:

 The Process Engineer provides process expertise to solve our clients’ challenges. We provide innovative solutions delivered with integrity to industries including oil & gas, mining, and chemical. The Process Engineer works closely with the system integrators to provide process control system deliverables from small changes/upgrades to full control system installations. The Process Engineer provides engineering expertise in process and control engineering, reverse-engineering of critical documents, critical document creation, loop tuning, control scheme improvements, instrumentation, and provide support to clients’ operation team. 

Specific Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership in the area of process mechanical engineering both locally and regionally.
• Design coordination between multiple engineering disciplines and expert advice to internal and external clients, including performing process and equipment condition assessments. 
• Create/modify control narratives/philosophies, P&IDs, shutdown keys, critical settings documents, ESD philosophies.
• Reverse-engineer engineering documents and control schemes.
• Analyze and develop simple to complex process control schemes.
• Create engineering calculations and specifications and oversee the creation of engineering drawings.
• Develop revised operational strategies that align with the Client’s needs.
• Provide process engineering and process control support during project proposal development.
• Identify opportunities for continuously improving safety, operability, efficiency, or profitability related to specific assignments.
• Develop and update standards, procedures, best practices, and internal policies for associated process engineering tasks. 
• Advise, recommend and support Business Development opportunities pertaining to both existing and new Clients to strengthen and build Apex Client relations.
• Provide technical support, documentation, and expertise to all Team members. 
• Work with Project Managers and Technical Leads to understand and execute projects.
• Complete internal Time and Expense Sheets in Harvest software to track billable efforts to Client projects.
• Work with the Project Management Team on required project work data for project reports, change orders, resource allocation and forecasting.
• Work with PLC/DCS, SCADA and HMI programming, configurations, and systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of process engineering knowledge and experience.
• Must be able to determine, execute and lead the technical direction of projects.
• Good working knowledge of control narratives/philosophies, shutdown keys, alarm management, and instrumentation.
• Good working knowledge of PLC, DCS, SCADA, and HMI programming and configuration.
• Degree in Chemical Engineering; Computer Process Control program is considered an asset. 
• Experience with HAZOP, PHA, SIS, and safety system is considered an asset.
• Recommended to maintain a professional membership in APEGA or APEGS.
• High level aptitude with Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

What does Apex Automation Offer?

• Competitive Wages
• Development and Career Growth
• Impact and Recognition
• Flexibility and Collaboration
• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• Group RRSP Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Incentive
• Profit Sharing
• Cell Phone Allowance
• Various Company Organized Social Activities

Apex Automation is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best employees within the industry. We believe a diverse and inclusive workforce drives innovation and makes our company stronger. We are committed to fostering a safe and positive environment that respects people’s dignity, ideas and beliefs. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants to join our team as we continue to grow and build a strong and varied workforce.