Duties and Responsibilities

• Apply principals of Mechanical Engineering to specifications and design of process equipment;
• Work independently and with teams to manage small and intermediate size projects in the design of oil and gas processing equipment or heavy oil plant facilities;
• Analyze piping and equipment due to force, thermal, vibration, and impact/shock loads using theory, Code defined procedures and finite element analysis;
• Apply practical knowledge and develop a broad base of skills, while contributing to the overall success of Propak's operations through interaction with a cross-functional team;
• Review and approve fabrication drawings;
• Participate in 3D model reviews and construction planning meetings;
• Participate in Piping and Instrumentation Drawing (P&ID) reviews and Hazardous Operability Studies (HAZOPs);
• Check vessel, piping spooling, and assembly drawings;
• Perform shop inspections and resolve technical issues;
• Assist with resolutions of field Requests for Information (RFIs);
• Respond to queries and issues pertaining to mechanical engineering;
• Supervises, trains, coaches, and mentors junior engineers on a temporary, task level basis;

Prerequisites

Education

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited university
• Professional Engineer registered and in good standing with Alberta Professional Engineers, and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) or eligible for membership

Experience

• 5+ years' of directly related experience in mechanical design of oil and gas processing equipment or heavy oil plant facilities in the Canadian context
• Demonstrated competency in applying principles of mechanical engineering to specifications and design of process equipment is considered an asset
• Experienced with ASME and CSA pressure vessel and piping codes, NBC and ASCE building codes and API codes
• Knowledge of FEA, vibration analysis, and impact/shock related problems

• Experience working with Caesar II, FE/Pipe, and ANSYS is required.

• Experience working with Creo engineering software and scripting languages such as Python is considered an asset
• Familiarity with conducting Piping and Instrumentation Drawing (P&ID) reviews
• Experience with design, installation, and operation of refineries or oil and gas processing equipment including refrigeration, turbo-expander, or amine treating plants is an asset
• Experience in a fabrication environment is an asset
• Experience within an EPC and EPCM work environment is an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite