Job ID : 3199 

Closing Date : 11/08/2024

This position will be in the following location(s): Joffre Administration – Red Deer, AB  

Who We Are:

At NOVA Chemicals we are reshaping plastics for a better, more sustainable world. Our dedicated team of talented individuals works collaboratively to create circular plastic solutions that make everyday life safer, healthier and better. With a focus on safety, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship, we strive to constantly improve and shape the future of our industry.  Join our team of talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and be a part of our journey towards sustainability leadership. Together we can create a better, more circular tomorrow. 

NOVA Chemicals, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is wholly-owned by Mubadala Investment Company of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

We are seeking a Process Engineer to join our Process Engineering Team located at our Joffre Site in Central Alberta, near Red Deer. Reporting to the Utilities and Off-Plots Process Engineering Team Leader, you will provide process engineering support in achieving Utilities and Off-plots business results. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team and work with various disciplines (Engineering, Technical, Operations, and Maintenance) to address unit priorities. You will work on key process engineering and process safety work that develops competency and builds knowledge and networks within our manufacturing environment.

You Will Use Your Expertise To:

• Identify and address threats to process operations, while leading multidisciplinary teams to uncover root causes and implement necessary operational changes or projects to mitigate them.
• Recognize and evaluate business improvement opportunities and conduct engineering projects or process operation experiments to realize the benefits.
• Monitor process performance to identify daily operating issues and use root cause analysis techniques to determine the necessary adjustments to return to the desired operating state.
• Track process performance to discover daily optimization opportunities and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to implement the necessary operational changes.
• Support the development of expense and capital project business cases based on operating expertise in your areas of responsibility.
• Participate in capital and expense project field turnover steps such as: construction inspections, commissioning and pre-start-up safety reviews. 
• Engage in the identification, planning and execution of equipment outages and major turnarounds.
• Support the completion of process studies and development of operating strategies for equipment in your areas of responsibility.

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Applied Science in the discipline of chemical or process engineering or equivalent, with a minimum of 5 years of related engineering experience.
• Registered P.Eng., or eligibility to register as a P.Eng. in good standing with APEGA or an equivalent Canadian engineering governing body, is required.
• Comprehensive understanding of PFDs, P&IDs, control philosophies and heat and material balances.
• Knowledge of a variety of process hazard / risk analysis techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with multi-discipline teams (i.e., Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and Technical teams).
• Experience with water treatment, including a basic understanding of water chemistry, coagulation and flocculation, filtration and corrosion control would be considered an asset.
• Experience with hydrocarbon pipelines, storage facilities and railcar loading facilities would be considered an asset.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office software suite, Aspen Simulation Packages, Aspen Process Explorer, iPrism, FluidFlow Hydraulics and/or SAP would be considered an asset.
• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to prioritize workload, while being self-motivated, results-focused, and capable of working independently as well as collaborating with others.
• Demonstrated commitment to Responsible Care®.
• Ability to adapt to new situations and challenges and embrace change and new ideas.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, along with demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

You Can Stand Out If:

• You are passionate about your work and put care and thought into all that you do.
• You are responsible and follow through with your commitments to others and to safety.
• You are innovative and are willing to challenge your biases when problem solving. 
• You are collaborative, inclusive, and work well with others towards team goals. 

Additional Information:

• Relocation will be considered for this position
• Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience
• This role requires up to 10% travel
• Work will be conducted both indoors and outdoors in all seasons
• Positions will include some lifting and climbing of ladders within various levels of the units
• In order to fulfil the duties of this role, the successful candidate will be required to wear respiratory protective equipment. Candidate must successfully pass a fit test and be physically able to wear a respirator
• The successful candidate is required to provide proof of a valid driver’s license

Why NOVA Chemicals?

NOVA Chemicals’ flexible benefit programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees, because when it comes to benefits, everyone has different priorities. Our benefits offerings will vary based on your work location, and are an element of the “Total Rewards” package used to reward employees.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

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