Regulatory / Safety Engineering Consultant

Our Company:

HITE Engineering Corporation is a leading consulting firm providing specialized services in health and safety engineering for over 29 years. HITE was formed to address the growing need for safety professionals in the private sector and has since strived to elevate our field of expertise by providing educative resources as well as quality, compliant, and practical engineering services.

We employ a multidisciplinary team of experienced professional engineers & technicians to provide a range of industrial and construction safety services to local and international clients, spanning across all manner of industries.

The Opportunity:

We are currently looking to expand our engineering consulting team and would like to add an experienced individual familiar with the world of safety engineering. The successful candidate for this position would ideally have hands-on experience with industrial environments, familiarity with relevant regulations and standards, and exposure to engineering consulting work.

This position will provide exposure to a multitude of industries, offer a mix of consulting, design, and on- site work, and will specifically challenge your ability to clearly and effectively communicate technically information.

A Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation is desired for this position, however we will consider candidates that are within 6-12 months of receiving their license. Electrical or Mechatronics engineering designation is preferred.

Responsibilities/Duties:

Generally speaking, our work revolves around answering the question: Are we compliant and are our employees safe? If not, what do we need to do?

Working within a multidisciplinary team of Professional Engineers your primary responsibilities will be focused around providing industrial safety expertise to our clients, including services ranging from regulatory assessments related to Ontario regulations, designing compliant solutions for deficient systems, facilitating risk assessment exercises, and coordinating multistage integration projects.

Other more specific examples of responsibilities include:

• Producing technical reports of findings as per PEO and regulatory guidelines.
• Conduct on-site assessments of a wide variety of equipment and processes with respect to current Canadian and International safety standards.
• Participate in relevant meetings, prepare progress reports and follow required procedures.
• Communicate with clients and assist with developing project proposals.
• Receive training in conducting Pre-Start Health & Safety Reviews, Process Hazard Analysis (PHAs) and Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOPs), Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA), and other assessments in accordance with the Occupational Heath & Safety Act.
• Assist in drafting various schematics and technical documentation.

Qualifications:

• Engineering degree with a focus on Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics, and a Professional Engineer designation is desired.
• Experience with Ontario Regulations is required: O. Reg. 851 (specifically Section 7), O. Reg. 213/07, O. Reg. 332/12.
• Experience with relevant safety standards is required. E.g., CSA Z432, CSA C22.1, ISO 13849, NFPA 30, NFPA 79, etc.
• Experience in the preparation of detailed documents (e.g., drawings, specifications, and reports) is required.
• Experience with PLC’s, electrical schematics, and control systems is required.
• Experience in the design and integration of safety control systems is considered an asset.
• Proficiency with, or experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is considered an asset.
• Hands-on experience in an industrial setting is considered an asset.
• Ability to work efficiently and demonstrate effective organizational skills, specifically while handling multiple tasks.

Professional Skills:

• Proficiency with SolidWorks and / or AutoCAD (specifically AutoCAD Electrical) is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with drafting electrical schematics for industrial control applications.
• Highly effective technical and practical engineering skills and ability to consistently deliver quality, accurate and timely work to HITE Engineering and its customers.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, work under pressure, on tight deadlines and with a strong attention to details.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Exemplary interpersonal skills including courtesy, professionalism, and a cooperative attitude.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Access).
• Committed team player with a desire to produce excellent work.

HITE Engineering offers a comprehensive benefits package, competitive group pension plan and supports the continued education and professional development of its employees through a fee reimbursement program.

All candidates are appreciated, however only those who are qualified will be contacted.