About the role

Senior Process Lead Engineer joining Wood's Canada Projects team. Leading design for heavy oil/SAGD projects with a hybrid work arrangement in Calgary.

Responsibilities

Provide strong technical knowledge and leadership to design, execute, and validate all process engineering deliverables and tasks required for heavy oil/SAGD projects
Provide strong technical problem-solving skills
Develop and validate process simulations and heat and material balances
Provide SME guidance for process equipment and line sizing, relief valve sizing, and optimizing the process control strategy to support PFD and P&ID development
Coordinate clearly and efficiently with other engineering disciplines
Interface clearly with Clients
Review and validate vendor information in detail
Execute conceptual studies through to detailed engineering stages within proposed timeline and budget
Coordinate/supervise a team of process engineers offering support and guidance to junior and intermediate process engineers, and to global workshare teams
Perform checking of all process engineering deliverables in accordance with industry codes, standards and guidelines, and client specifications
Ensure regulatory compliance by adhering to API, ASME, CSA, etc.
Participate in PHA reviews to ensure compliance with safety and operational requirements
Conduct regular reporting, scheduling, resource planning and coordination with workshare offices
Keep updated on technical skills and on new technologies in industry

Extensive experience in the design of well pads, pipelines and Central Processing Facilities
Proven experience leading teams through FEED and Detailed engineering stages of heavy oil/SAGD projects
Strong knowledge of process safety and risk management in the heavy oil/SAGD industry
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited institution
Currently registered or eligible for registration with APEGA (additional registrations with EGBC and APEGS are considered an asset)
Minimum of 15 years’ experience with the majority spent in heavy oil/SAGD design
Proficient in HYSYS
Well versed in other process engineering software such as HTRI, Aspen EDR, Pipesim, UniSim, etc.
Strong client-facing communication skills
Excellent written and oral English skills
Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines across multiple projects
Ability to coordinate with global workshare offices

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil, gas and new energies sectors
Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs – this role is hybrid
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession