Engineer-in-Training - Operational Safety Management

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Why choose GCM Consultants?

• Teleworking possible
• Flexible working hours
• Floating days offered upon hiring for personal reasons or illness, and redeemable if not used
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Telemedicine
• Flexible support program (for sports activities, professional dues, home internet, etc.)
• Deferred profit-sharing program with RRSP contribution options
• Comprehensive group insurance plan

Who is GCM Consultants?
We are a local engineering firm that has been helping customers in all industries with engineering, operations and maintenance since 1994. We measure our success by the continuity of our work with all our clients. We're always on the lookout for new projects that push the boundaries of creativity.

This position is specifically focused on process safety principles, which are a top priority across the industry today. Are you a Chemical Engineering graduate and Engineer-in-Training (EIT ) who is motivated to develop your expertise, gain exposure to a wide range of industrial processes, and contribute to improving process safety? If so, this opportunity could be a great fit for you.

What you will do on a daily basis:

• Contribute to the development of safety concepts as part of engineering projects, including conceptual, preliminary, and detailed engineering phases.
• Prepare process safety reviews, including:
  • Preparing and reviewing Process Safety Information (PSI) provided by clients;
  • Dividing the process into nodes (systems) for analysis based on Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) provided by clients;
  • Preparing specialized software tools to document the safety review.
• Act as a scribe/facilitator to ensure proper synthesis and documentation of scenarios developed during safety reviews using specialized software.
• Prepare reports summarizing the results and findings of safety reviews.
• Perform calculations and consequence simulations related to loss of primary containment involving flammable and toxic hazardous materials, using specialized software.
• Plan and manage time effectively to complete the various tasks and deliverables required for project execution.

Requirements:

• Strong interest in industrial process safety and operational safety.
• Fluency in French and English, required occasionally since the person will collaborate with colleagues and clients outside of Quebec, both written and oral.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering (coursework or exposure to operational/process safety management is considered an asset).
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
• 0 to 5 years of relevant experience.

The ideal candidate:

• Demonstrates excellent ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Has a strong ability to quickly understand and learn new concepts.
• Is methodical, detail-oriented, and rigorous.
• Posesses strong analytical and synthesis skills.
• Has excellent listening skills with the ability to identify critical issues and key points.
• Is able to work on-site more regularly during the onboarding and training period.
• Demonstrates flexibility regarding work arrangements . The position combines remote work with in-person work at the office or at client sites depending on project needs and assignment requirements. Occasional travel within Quebec and elsewhere in Canada may be required.
• Relevant experience in engineering consulting or industrialoperations is considered an asset.
• Relevant experience in heavy industries, such as refining, chemical, petrochemical, metallurgical, and/or pharmaceutical industries, is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of software such as HYSYS, Aspen Plus, PHAST, ALOHA, and PIPE-FLO is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) practices, including Management of Change (MOC) and safety review methodologies such as HAZID, HAZOP, What-If, FMEA, and LOPA, is considered an asset.

Ready to take on new challenges with us ? Send us your CV!

Type: Permanent, full-time
Available offices: Montreal or Varennes - Hybrid position combining remote work and in-person work at the office or client sites, depending on project requirements.