Process Engineer

Recruitment Consultant @ NES Fircroft | Energy, Mining and Renewables

Process Engineer – Flare and Overpressure Relief Systems

Location : Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada

Job Description

We are seeking a Process Engineer to support flare and overpressure relief systems design and risk assessment for projects in the petroleum refining, upgrading and petrochemical sectors.

• Perform PRV and PVSV sizing calculations, maintaining strong knowledge of overpressure relief scenarios and hydraulic processes.
• Lead and facilitate risk assessment sessions for project plant changes, including PHAs, HAZIDs / HAZOPs, facility siting / layout studies, bowties, LOPAs, HEMP and other process safety risk studies.
• Provide guidance to EPC contractors on the preparation of detailed equipment specifications.
• Interpret, review and critique critical diagrams such as cause and effect, mechanical flow, piping, and instrumentation (P&ID).
• Support project reviews, plant changes, major maintenance, turnarounds, and projects by providing assurance and guidance on Statements of Fitness – Pre‑startup Safety (SoF‑PSSRs).
• Identify and model fire, explosion, and dispersion scenarios using FRED, PHAST or equivalent programs.
• Authenticate the work of others via thorough review and stamp approval.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing across projects, capturing and implementing lessons learned.
• Apply human factors, operability, and maintainability standards.
• Support construction, commissioning, and startup activities.

Requirements

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Engineering Services – Oil and Gas

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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