Process Engineer; Squamish

Position: Process Engineer (Squamish)
Project Overview  The Woodfibre LNG Project is located approximately 7 km west-southwest of Squamish, British Columbia. It involves the construction and operation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on the former Woodfibre pulp mill site, with a storage capacity of 250,000 m3 and a projected production of approximately 2.1 million tons per year of LNG.
Position  The Process Engineer is an integral part of Woodfibre LNG’s operations team. The Process Engineer will work with a multidisciplinary engineering team, supporting the plant Operations group through construction, commissioning, startup, and steady‑state operations. The successful applicant reports directly to the Process Engineering Manager and plays a key role in supporting the company’s operations, project management, and external stakeholders during the construction and operating phases.

Key Responsibilities   Act as an active member of the process support team, covering Process Engineering, Process Control, Production Planning, and Laboratory Services.
Support plant startup, coordinating with the Operations group to optimize the commissioning and startup schedule.
Prepare for, manage, and report on process unit and equipment performance runs.
Monitor and report on plant process units and utility systems on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to continuously improve process safety, reliability, and efficiency.
Maximise plant capacity through process simulation, calculations, and reporting.
Lead and implement process safety requirements.
Conduct plant trip investigations and reporting, and develop reliability improvement initiatives.
Drive continuous plant performance improvement through Management of Change initiatives.
Participate in HAZOP and other process safety reviews where required.
Provide day‑to‑day process engineering support for operations related to Pre‑Treatment, Liquefication, and Storage & Loading.
Analyze and report on plant and equipment performance for cost and efficiency improvement.
HSSE   Demonstrate a personal commitment to continually improve personnel and process safety in the plant.
Support process safety and the management of process safety systems.
Support the plant risk register and mitigation management.
Provide technical support to the Emergency Response Management team.
Other   Participate in audits as required by plant management.
Participate in short‑term domestic and international assignments during construction, commissioning, and startup phases.
Be available for call‑out during plant or production upsets.
Required Experience   Minimum seven (7) years of proven technical competence in the Oil & Gas Industry, preferably LNG.
Good understanding and exposure to gas processing, liquefaction, and LNG storage and loading.
Skilled in process simulation and unit performance monitoring.
Proven experience in production and support of an operating process plant with cryogenic units.
Competent in HAZOP and other technical safety reviews.
Experience in root cause analysis.
Additional Requirements   Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, preferably Process Engineering with P.Eng status in Canada or eligibility to register as P.Eng.
Communication and interpersonal skills to interact with front‑line workers up to management level.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Takes ownership of deliverables and demonstrates commitment to task and target delivery.
Actively supports peers, including members of other departments.
A valid driver’s license and passport.
Position is based in Squamish (site), BC with travel to the Vancouver office as required.
Application Guidelines  Please note only qualified candidates legally entitled to work in Canada will be contacted.
Benefits  Hourly rate: CAD 120,000 – 140,000 /yr
Woodfibre Management Ltd. is an equal‑opportunity employer.
Thank you in advance for your interest!

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