Location: Fort Saskatchewan
Employment Type: Contract (2 years)
Work Schedule: 4 days a week (Monday to Thursday) required at work location
Pay Rate: $73.00-85.00/hr CAD
Local Candidate (Edmonton Area) Preferred
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Process Safety Engineer - HAZOP Facilitator with deep expertise in the refining and chemical processing industries. This role is responsible for leading Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) workshops to identify, assess, and mitigate process safety risks in complex, high-hazard operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical knowledge, facilitation experience, and a collaborative mindset to support safe and reliable plant operations.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead HAZOP studies and other PHA methodologies (e.g., What-If, HAZID, Bowtie) for refining and chemical processing units.
• Facilitate LOPA and SIL studies as part of the broader risk management framework.
• Identify Tolerability and/or ALARP gaps that could result in LOPCs and/or major process safety incident.
• Apply Risk Assessment Matrix (RAM) to evaluate potential consequences from the release of a Hazard.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to ensure comprehensive risk identification and mitigation.
• Document workshop findings, recommendations, and action items in detailed, high-quality reports.
• Present risk assessment outcomes and ALARP justifications to technical and leadership teams.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g. API RPs 754, 750, 520/521, 752/753,
• IEC 61882, AMSE Section VIII) and process safety regulatory requirements.
• Interpret and validate P&IDs, cause and effect diagrams, and process flow diagrams.
• Plant visits to conduct barrier assurance field walks
• Identify Health, Safety, Security, and Environment Critical Equipment (HSSE CE) and critical activities (HSSE CA) as part of the Hazard and Effects Management Process (HEMP).
• Ensure barrier effectiveness in the field by engaging appropriate Discipline Barrier Owners and process performers
• Update Process Safety Documentations such as Relief Valve Sizing Calculations, overpressure scenario updates and data sheets.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of process safety practices and knowledge sharing across teams.
Requirements
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering (or related field).
• Minimum 7 years of experience in process safety or process engineering or other related engineering disciplines within refining or petro-chemical manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience facilitating HAZOP and other PHA studies in brownfield plants
• Knowledge of flare systems, pressure relief sizing, and safeguarding design principles.
• Familiarity with Rotating Equipment (Pumps, Compressor, Fans) safeguarding, Pump Seal Systems etc.
• Proficiency in PHA software tools (e.g., PHA-Pro, PHAWorks).
• Functional Safety certification (e.g., TÜV FS Eng) is an asset.
Preferred Skills
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with LOPA, SIL verification, and barrier management.
• Knowledge of applicable standards such as API 520/521, API 537, and OSHA PSM.
• Understanding of Human Factors, Operability, and Maintainability principles.
• Ability to lead workshops both on-site and remotely.
• Local Candidates (Edmonton Area) Preferred
**We thank all applicants for applying, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted directly**
Spirit Omega is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from anyone, including members of Indigenous peoples, Women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.
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