Process Engineer - Flare and Overpressure Relief Systems

Our client, a major oil and gas operator in the Fort Saskatchewan region, is looking for an experienced Process Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This role focuses on overpressure protection, flare system engineering, and process safety support for ongoing operations and project work.

Key Responsibilities include :

• Perform PRV and PVSV sizing calculations and assess overpressure relief scenarios.
• Apply strong knowledge of process hydraulics and flare system design principles.
• Lead and facilitate process safety workshops such as PHAs, HAZOPs / HAZIDs, LOPAs, Bowties, Facility Siting / Layout Studies, and other risk assessments.
• Provide engineering guidance to EPC contractors during development of detailed equipment specifications.
• Deliver technical assurance for process equipment safeguarding, including pumps, tanks, and pressure vessels.
• Review and interpret P&IDs, mechanical flow diagrams, cause-and-effect charts, and piping documentation.
• Support project reviews and participate in (or lead) risk assessments for plant changes, major maintenance events, and turnarounds.
• Provide assurance for Statement of Fitness and Pre-Start-Up Safety Reviews (SoF–PSSRs).
• Conduct or review Fire, Explosion, and Dispersion modelling using software such as FRED, PHAST, or equivalent.
• Authenticate work completed by junior engineers following detailed review.
• Support lessons learned capture and knowledge sharing across projects.
• Apply Human Factors, Operability, and Maintainability criteria in design and project execution.
• Provide support during construction, commissioning, and start-up activities as required.

Qualifications

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