Intermediate Refinery Process EngineerParkland Corporation • Burnaby, Metro Vancouver Regional District, CA

Intermediate Refinery Process Engineer

Parkland Corporation • Burnaby, Metro Vancouver Regional District, CA

1 day ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Overview

As a member of the Technical Services team supporting the Burnaby Refinery, you will play a critical role in maintaining safe, reliable, and profitable operations. You will provide technical leadership on assigned process units, troubleshoot issues, support turnarounds, and develop innovative solutions to optimize performance. This role is ideal for a Process Engineer with refinery experience who is ready to take ownership of unit performance, influence business decisions, and mentor the next generation of Process Engineers.

Salary : $93,500 - $125,000

The Opportunity

Processes at the Burnaby refinery include crude distillation, fluid catalytic cracking, hydrotreating, isomerization, catalytic reforming, alkylation, sulfur recovery, energy and utilities, wastewater treatment, and blending and shipping.

Responsibilities

Operational Excellence :

Monitor and optimize day-to-day performance of assigned process units
Support high-profile troubleshooting efforts by applying strong engineering fundamentals and refinery experience to resolve complex operational challenges
Conduct plant test runs and structured trials with Operations to validate process assumptions, define best operating practices, and establish process guidelines
Perform audits of unit performance reports and calculations, ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with refinery KPIs
Provide technical support for turnarounds, including scope development and screening, preparation, execution and post-execution performance reviews
Actively contribute to process safety by participating in PHAs, LOPAs, MOCs, and incident investigations

Innovation & Projects :

Actively participate in the identification, evaluation and execution of opportunities for process improvements, debottlenecking, energy efficiency, and emissions reduction, supported by strong business cases and economic analyses

Develop and maintain process simulation and unit monitoring models (Aspen HYSYS or equivalent), updating or building models to reflect current operating conditions and support decision-making

Collaborate with catalyst and adsorbent vendors for procurement, lifecycle management, and performance monitoring to maximize unit efficiency and reliability

Develop or update technical toolkits and dashboards for monitoring key performance indicators, ensuring unit health and rapid troubleshooting

Provide support for benchmark studies, including Solomon studies, to maintain competitive performance standards

Leadership & Mentorship :

Lead troubleshooting efforts, process hazard analyses, and unit monitoring activities

Build and maintain a strong technical network within Parkland and the wider refining community, engaging with industry experts, catalyst suppliers, and technology providers

Actively participate in cross-functional teams, driving alignment between Operations, Maintenance, HSE, and Projects on technical initiatives

Qualifications

Basic Requirements / Qualifications :

A Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering is required

Registered or eligible for immediate registration with EGBC as an EIT or P.Eng

A minimum of 3 years of experience in an oil and gas industrial plant environment and / or petrochemical facility process engineering, with hands-on experience in process units

Preferred Qualifications :

5 years of experience in a refinery setting, with a strong track record in Process Engineering

Proven experience as a Process Engineer or Project Engineer, successfully leading and implementing projects in an oil refinery

Expertise in process modeling simulation using tools like Aspen HYSYS

Demonstrated ability to effectively thrive in a cross-functional team environment, fostering collaboration and driving project success

Additional Information

Humble. Hungry. Smart. Does this sound like you? We are committed to equal opportunity employment. If you require accommodation due to a disability, you will have an opportunity to notify us when scheduling your interview.

Belonging Matters. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Our ability to work as one team across Canada, the United States and the Caribbean is foundational to our success.

We respect the diverse cultures, traditions and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples and seek to achieve equitable partnerships and opportunities with Indigenous communities.

The Fine Print : Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the country in which they applied. We are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Please note that final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check.

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