Process Engineer – Froth Treatment / Refining

Acero Engineering Inc. (“Acero”), a growing oil & gas facilities engineering company providing engineering, procurement and construction management expertise is currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to fill one role as an: Intermediate Process Engineer (Froth Treatment / Refining).

Acero is focused on facility and pipeline engineering, procurement and construction management services; from concept evaluation to plant start-up. Our core service offering is in-house project management, process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control engineering, project engineering, procurement, regulatory services, civil and structural engineering, and construction management.

- The project will include working with froth treatment units, diluent blending, tailings solvent recovery units, gas / vapor recovery, etc.

- Performing Process simulations using different software (incl. Aspen HYSYS and Flare System Analyzer ) and in-house spreadsheets

- Proficient in gas processing, PSV's Sizing, line sizing and flare systems analysis

- Performing sizing calculations on typical equipment and pipeline/piping flow

- Writing process DBMs and reports - essentially independent of supervisor; comfortably communicating on technical and process matters

- Preparing process datasheets for process equipment and instrumentation for RFQs

- Keeping well informed of all codes and standards and having a good understanding of API, ASME standards, PHA techniques, Alberta directives and company standards

- Possessing the ability to design small projects virtually independently from a Senior Process Engineer; understanding how to represent Acero to the client; meeting and beating project timelines and cost estimates

- Developing PFDs, P&IDs and navigating isometrics and plot plans with full understanding of all the components on the drawings

- Working on problems in which analysis of situations and /or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors

- Other tasks/responsibilities, as required

Preferred Education, Experience And Skills

- Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Process Engineering and registered as a professional engineer in the province of Alberta (APEGA).

- Minimum of six (6) years of directly related heavy oil or refinery experience is required

- While this role is specifically targeting, as a preference, experience with heavy oil froth treatment, similar related work in the downstream industry (ie. refining) would be acceptable

- Adept at HYSYS Software

- Solid process fundamentals understanding – heavy oil or refining experience is a must

- Strong ability to work independently

- Strong written, verbal, analytical and interpersonal skills

- Ability and willingness to work under pressure and tight timelines as occasionally demanded by our clients

- Ability to utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint