We've proudly remained a vital employer in Newfoundland and Labrador for the past 30 years. Diversity and inclusion are essential to our business. One of our key strengths as a Company is the diverse range of people we employ, reflecting the range of countries, cultures, and contexts that represent the global nature of our business.

Our refinery is a newly repurposed plant in Come by Chance, Newfoundland. The refinery’s strategic location enables us to source low-carbon intensity feedstocks from anywhere in the world while delivering sustainable fuels to low-carbon markets.

We are one of the world's most significant renewable fuel production facilities, poised to meet the growing global demand for renewable fuels.

Join our highly skilled team and become leaders in a world-class production facility.

Process Engineering and Process Safety Management Lead

Are you ready to take your process optimization expertise to the next level? We are looking for motivated Process Engineering and Process Safety Management Lead to join our tea. They will be responsible for overseeing process engineering activities and leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Process Safety Management program. This role ensures safe, reliable, and efficient operation of facilities while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and industry’s best practices.

What You’ll Do:

Identify, manage, and prioritize Process Engineering assignments including day-to-day initiatives and long-term projects;
Analyze process metrics and performance to predict maintenance/turnaround requirements of process units and make associated recommendations;
Provide plant engineering support in optimizing, troubleshooting and overall improvement of unit operation;
Develop, communicate and execute process metrics and KPIs to optimize process operational performance;
Carry out process simulations of the renewable fuel production units to optimize and troubleshoot process problems;
Complete process engineering calculations relating to areas such as mass and energy balances, heat transfer, and system hydraulics;
Identify and design methods to increase profitability and/or improve reliability of process units;
Read, interpret and approve Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs);
Provide process engineering support in unit turnaround/shutdown activities such as developing start-up and shut-down procedures, completing visual inspections of process equipment and vessels, as well as overseeing catalyst loading;
Direct the improvement projects/initiatives related to Process Safety Management (PSM) policies and procedures;
Update and maintain PSM records and databases;
Chair monthly PSM meetings and provide PSM performance statistics to Leadership;
Coordinate PSM related improvement projects such as facility siting studies, quantitative risk assessments and Hazard and Operability (HazOp) 5-year revalidation studies
Facilitate formal risk assessments, such as What-If analyses for in-house projects
Lead process safety related incidents investigations

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Process or Chemical Engineering
Professional Engineering (P. Eng.) designation
8-10 years of combined relevant process engineering and process safety experience is required
Previous hydrotreating/refining experience is considered an asset
Previous experience in a lead/supervisory role is considered an asset
Must pass pre-employment medical
Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to effectively train and mentor employees
Motivated and hard-working with a professional attitude
Exemplary record in Health, Safety, and Environment is essential
Proven leadership and problem-solving capabilities and ability to meet deadlines
Computer literacy (an asset), i.e., Microsoft Office and (Computerized Maintenance Management System) such as Maximo or SAP
Comprehensive knowledge of refinery operations or Industrial background

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, as this role consists of a combination of field and desk work.
Occasionally working in confined spaces and at heights, with bending, stretching, and twisting.
Ability to work a combination of days and nights on a rotating schedule.
Occasional lifting/moving >50 lbs.

Perks & Benefits:

Competitive salary
Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Life insurance Accounts
Company Pension Plan with employer-matched contributions
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
TELUS Health Virtual Care
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Employee appreciation events
Bonus entitlement
Complimentary company shuttle from Refinery to St. John’s and back daily (Employee is responsible for transportation if the bus is not operating)

***** may change at companies’ discretion

If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role with a company that values expertise, mentorship, and safety, apply today!

BRAYA is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodation during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.

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Process and Process Safety Management Lead