Senior Process Engineer

Overview

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
• Actively contribute to process safety by facilitating and participating in PHAs, LOPAs, MOCs, and incident investigations
• 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.Eng
• 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

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity please forward your resume via email to Nick Paraskeva |