Process Mechanical Engineer, Senior; Process Controls

Position: Process Mechanical Engineer, Senior (Process Controls)
Lakeside Process Controls Ltd. ('Lakeside') is recognized as a market leader, providing complete automation solutions to a wide range of industries. Our capabilities in process management and industrial automation enable us to solve our customers’ process automation challenges, keeping their operations running safer. Our solutions range from devices that measure and relay diverse physical and chemical conditions, devices that control flow of materials, networks that transmit event-related information, to process control systems that collect information and trigger necessary actions to ensure continued operations.

Lakeside’s success is due to its exceptional people. Our skills and passion for our work is the key to our strong business results.

Our commitment to a culture of integrity, teamwork and collaboration is what drives our continued and sustainable growth. We seek individuals who are engaged, capable and committed to continuous improvement.

What you will be doing in the role of Process Mechanical Engineer, Senior:
Process Control System Design

Lead the development of process control strategies for industrial process systems and fuel-burning equipment.

Develop, review, and seal engineering design documentation:

P&IDs

Instrument Indexes

Control Narratives

Functional Descriptions

Operating Philosophies / Procedures

Cause & Effect Matrices

Logic Diagrams / Control Schematics

Alarm and Interlock Philosophies

Develop startup, shutdown, permissive, bypass, and abnormal operating strategies.

Develop quality documentation, including test plans and commissioning procedures.

Define instrumentation, controls, and safety system requirements.

Work closely with controls and automation teams to support PLC, HMI, DCS, SIS, and BMS implementation.

Participate and support in system integration, testing, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting activities.

Process Safety & Functional Safety

Participate in hazard reviews including HAZOP, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), and risk assessments.

Develop and review safety shutdown strategies and protective system requirements.

Identify process hazards and define mitigation strategies.

Establish alarm management and operator response strategies.

Ensure process control systems are designed with a strong focus on safety, reliability, maintainability, and operability.

Regulatory Compliance & Engineering Design Documentation

Prepare and review engineering submittal packages required for regulatory approvals and field acceptance activities, including:

Regulatory application and submission forms completion

Code compliance assurance letters

Engineering design documentation

Support regulatory approval and customer acceptance processes.

Interface directly with customers, consultants, vendors, and regulatory authorities.

Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.

Customer & Technical Leadership

Serve as the primary technical resource for process control and safety-related aspects of projects.

Support proposal development and concept engineering activities.

Review engineering deliverables prepared by internal and external resources.

Develop trusted relationships with customers and provide technical guidance throughout project execution.

Support business development efforts through technical presentations, customer meetings, and solution development workshops.

Mentorship & Continuous Improvement

Mentor junior engineers and technical staff.

Develop and maintain engineering standards, templates, and design practices.

Support the development of internal standards related to:

Burner Management Systems (BMS)

Combustion Control Systems (CCS)

SAMA Diagrams

Process Safety Documentation

Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve engineering quality, productivity, and consistency.

Knowledge and skills required for the role:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Process Automation, or related discipline).

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in good standing.

10+ years of experience in process controls, industrial automation, process engineering, or related industrial environments.

Demonstrated experience developing and reviewing:

P&IDs

Instrument Indexes

Control Narratives

Functional Descriptions

Operating Philosophies / Procedures

Cause & Effect Matrices

Logic Diagrams / Control Schematics

Alarm and Interlock Philosophies

Experience supporting multidisciplinary engineering projects from concept through commissioning.

Strong understanding of process safety principles and industrial control systems.

Excellent communication, troubleshooting, and customer-facing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience developing engineering deliverables for fuel-burning appliances, industrial combustion systems, fired equipment, thermal processes, or burner management systems.

Experience applying requirements contained within:

CSA B149.3

TSSA Fuels Safety requirements

TSSA Field Approval processes

NFPA 85

NFPA 86

ISA standards

IEC 61511 and functional safety principles

Experience preparing…