Senior Process Engineer, Energy

We are seeking an experienced Process Engineer for a client of ours in the Vancouver area, Working as a member of the Technical Services team 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.

Monitor and optimize day-to-day performance of assigned process units

• Lead or support high-profile troubleshooting efforts by applying strong engineering fundamentals and 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 KPIs.
• Provide technical support and leadership for turnarounds, including scope development and screening, preparation, execution and post-execution performance reviews.
• Identify, evaluate, and champion opportunities for process improvements, debottlenecking, energy efficiency, and emissions reduction, supported by strong business cases and economic analyses.
• Own 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.
• Support and provide technical oversight on projects and revamps to ensure alignment with unit operation, process safety, and business objectives.
• Review and provide support for benchmark studies, including Solomon studies, to maintain competitive performance standards.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers (EITs, co-ops) by guiding troubleshooting efforts, process hazard analyses, and unit monitoring activities.
• Transfer knowledge through structured training, peer reviews, and active involvement in technical development programs.
• Build and maintain a strong technical network within Parkland and the wider refining community, engaging with industry experts, catalyst suppliers, and technology providers.
• Take a leadership role in cross-functional teams, driving alignment between Operations, Maintenance, HSE, and Projects on technical initiatives.
• Serve as a technical expert for assigned units, providing reliable, data-driven recommendations to influence business performance and long-term planning.

A Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering is required.

• Registered or eligible for immediate registration with EGBC as an EIT or P.A minimum of 8 years of experience in an oil and gas industrial plant environment and/or petrochemical facility process engineering, with hands-on experience in process units.

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