Senior Process Lead Engineer - Heavy Oil​/SAGD

Senior Process Lead Engineer – Heavy Oil/SAGD

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Process Lead Engineer to join its Canada Projects business focusing on Oil, Gas & New Energies. This opportunity is hybrid and is based in Calgary, AB.

• Provide strong technical knowledge and leadership to design, execute, and validate all process engineering deliverables and tasks required for heavy oil/SAGD projects
• Provide strong technical problem‑solving skills
• Develop and validate process simulations and heat and material balances
• Provide SME guidance for process equipment and line sizing, relief valve sizing, and optimizing the process control strategy to support PFD and P&t
• Coordinate clearly and efficiently with other engineering disciplines
• Interface clearly with Clients
• Review and validate vendor information in detail
• Execute conceptual studies through to detailed engineering stages within proposed timeline and budget
• Coordinate/supervise a team of process engineers offering support and guidance to junior and intermediate process engineers, and to global workshare teams
• Perform checking of all process engineering deliverables in accordance with industry codes, standards and guidelines, and client specifications
• Ensure regulatory compliance by adhering to API, ASME, CSA, etc.
• Participate in PHA reviews to ensure compliance with safety and operational requirements
• Conduct regular reporting, scheduling, resource planning and coordination with workshare offices
• Keep updated on technical skills and on new technologies in industry

• Extensive experience in the design of well pads, pipelines and Central Processing Facilities
• Proven experience leading teams through FEED and Detailed engineering stages of heavy oil/SAGD projects
• Strong knowledge of process safety and risk management in the heavy oil/SAGD industry
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited institution
• Currently registered or eligible for registration with APEGA (additional registrations with EGBC and APEGS are considered an asset)
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience with the majority spent in heavy oil/SAGD design
• Proficient in HYSYS
• Well versed in other process engineering software such as HTRI, Aspen EDR, Pipesim, Uni Sim, etc.
• Strong client-facing communication skills
• Excellent written and oral English skills
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines across multiple projects
• Ability to coordinate with global workshare offices

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil, gas and new energies sectors
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs – this role is hybrid
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

Our projects team has a long history of delivering some of the biggest and most complex projects in the Canadian oilsands, along with associated pipelines and refinery infrastructure. Wood has a strong presence in the energy transition supporting the rapidly growing decarbonization and renewables industry in Canada and across the globe.

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Professional Services