petroleum refinery process engineer

Work setting

• Industrial chemicals manufacturing
• Plastics manufacturing
• Metal extraction or refining plant
• Energy processing
• Manufacturing and industrial plant
• Oil and gas industry

Tasks

• Conduct quality control on programs, procedures and control strategies
• Determine product specifications
• Establish new quality control programs and strategies
• Evaluate chemical process technology and equipment
• Conduct economic and technical feasibility studies
• Conduct research into the development or improvement of chemical engineering processes, reactions and materials
• Develop guidelines and specifications for the handling of dangerous chemicals, environmental protection, or standards for foods, materials and consumer goods
• Oversee the construction, modification, operation and maintenance of pilot plants, processing units or processing plants
• Design plant layouts and production facilities
• Control process machinery using a distributed control system and process computers
• Communicate technical problems, processes and solutions
• Perform safety and security checks
• Assist in the development of chemical engineering processes, studies of chemical engineering procurement, construction, inspection and maintenance
• Hire, supervise and train or oversee training of employees in the use of new equipment or production techniques
• Process data to conduct basic analyses of trends
• Participate in the commercialization of new products
• Consult with production supervisor to schedule production runs in a cost and time-efficient manner
• Measure and lay out work pieces in preparation for assembly

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association
• Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association

Instrument experience

• Mechanical

Industrial processes and products experience

• Industrial operations and maintenance

Additional sector experience

• Water treatment
• Oilfield construction industry

Area of work experience

• Installation, maintenance and inspection of equipment or facilities
• Quality assurance or control
• Specification or technical writing

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

• Process control
• Industrial chemistry
• Renewable resources

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Team player
• Analytical

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Parking available