Process Safety Engineer
About the Opportunity:
Shell Canada is seeking a Process Safety Engineer (PSE) to join their Shell Scotford Refinery team.
As a Process Safety Engineer, you will report to the Reliability and Process Safety Manager. This crucial role involves applying technical expertise to evaluate potential process safety risks and prevent adverse impacts and incidents. This team member collaborates closely with other engineering disciplines to enhance equipment availability, prevent containment losses, reduce operational disruptions and shutdowns, and manage costs effectively.
Shell Scotford currently operates under a Hybrid work model, where some flexibility to work from home is available. Please note, however, that this is a hands-on role so a minimum of 3 days/week on site is required.
Accountabilities:
Provide long term and ad-hoc support on process safety issues and incidents, identify potential hazards and prevent loss of process containment
Provide expertise in equipment safeguarding, pumps, tanks, pressure vessels
Perform equipment overpressure relief calculations, relief scenario development, PRV/PVSV selection and working knowledge of design of flare systems.
Support and assure the Site risk management program and site Management of Change program (MOC)
Safeguarding of operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, process optimization and implementation of changes to ensure integrity and improve reliability
Facilitate PHAs (Process hazard Analysis), Bowties, HEMP (Hazard & Effect Management Process), LOPA (Layer of Protection Analysis) analysis, and other risk studies
Facilitate Hazard Identification and provide technical assurance as part of the MOC process
Ensure proper completion of PHA, Process Safety, and HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Analysis) action items are done in a timely manner
Develop and manage Line of defense process safety assurance programs, conduct health checks and process effectiveness reviews
Act as subject matter expert for process safety metrics, monitor process safety metrics and provide analysis to identify gaps to potential
Ensures process safety information such as safeguarding manuals are up to date. Apply RAM to Evaluate Potential Risks from Release of a Hazard to support incident reporting
Provide technical guidance for specialty procedures for activities such as decontamination, O2 freeing, cool downs/warmups, dry outs catalyst and furnace decoke
Identify and model fire and explosion hazards using computer programs such as Fire Release Explosion and Dispersion (FRED) models
Review Turnarounds and Major Maintenance scope and participates in review and challenge processes
Provide Process Safety, Hazard recognition, and barrier thinking trainings to the operating staff to improve process safety competency and culture; craft training materials such as operating manuals or process overviews
Manage process safety assurance to validate effective process safety systems are being implemented and maintained across all production units
Estimation of leak amounts from Loss of Primary Containment (LOPCs)
Provide assurance and guidance on Statement of Fitness-Pre-start-up Safety (SoF-PSSRs) for plant changes, major maintenance, turnarounds, and projects
Requirements:
Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or any related engineering discipline
APEGA registered with Professional Engineering designation
Minimum of 6 years’ experience in Oil and Gas industry is desirable
Deep understanding of Relief System and sizing is required
Knowledge of relevant codes and standards, including API 520/521, API 537, API 754, ASME Sec VIII
Familiarity with process simulation software - Unisym, Hysis, and Flarenet
Familiarity with dispersion modeling software such as FRED or PHAST
Familiarity with HAZOP and risk management tools such as Sphera and PHAPro
Strong facilitation skillset and able to manage multiple activities
If you don’t see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that women from under-represented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply.
Company description
Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with about 84,000 employees across more than 70 countries. We aim to meet the world’s growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally and socially responsible.
We have expertise in among other exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of oil products, chemicals, electric power, renewables and energy solutions.
As a global energy company operating in a challenging world, we set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors. We are judged by how we act and how we live up to our core values of honesty, integrity and respect for people. Our Business Principles are based on these. They promote trust, openness, teamwork and professionalism, as well as pride in what we do and how we conduct business.
Building on our core values, we aspire to sustain a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and valued, from our employees to our customers and partners. A diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are vital to our success, leading to greater innovation and better energy solutions.
An innovative place to work
There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.
Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.
An inclusive place to work
To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we’re nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills and reach your potential.
We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.
We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.
We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.
A rewarding place to work
Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.
We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.