Designs Engineer

At Parkland, our purpose is to Power Journeys & Energize Communities. We are a prominent independent supplier and marketer of fuel and petroleum products and a leading convenience store operator. As One Parkland team, we proudly serve diverse retail, commercial and wholesale customers across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean region, and South America. We power a growing family of locally known brands including Fas Gas Plus, Pioneer, RaceTrac, Superpumper, Ultramar, Chevron, Esso, and ON the RUN.

We recognize that diversity gives us an edge and inclusion propels us forward. We're also a passionate team of down-to-earth achievers, committed to getting our customers, colleagues and communities further, faster. As such, we welcome talented individuals that have a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and industry experience who will contribute to the success of our One Parkland team.

Position Title: Designs Engineer

Team and Location: Parkland Refinery - Burnaby, BC

Salary Range: $77,500 /year - $116,000 / year

Position Summary:

As a member of the Designs Engineering team supporting the Refinery, the successful candidate will support the safe and reliable operation of mechanical equipment as well as management of small and medium sized construction projects. This involves equipment such as pressure vessels, heat exchangers, storage tanks, compressors, pumps, process piping, and pipelines. Work will include engineering of on-the-run repairs, as well as maintenance turnaround installations. The candidate is also responsible for managing all aspects of engineering and construction projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acting as unit mechanical engineer supporting Operations, Maintenance, Inspections, Reliability, and Field Construction groups.
• Steward unit reliability improvements and equipment repairs.
• Participate in team meetings representing Design Engineering on your unit.
• Perform fitness for service evaluations per API 579/ASME FFS-1 for piping and pressure vessels.
• Perform gasket calculations per ASME PCC-1, minimum pressurization temperature evaluations and piping stress analysis in CAESAR II.
• Troubleshoot unit/equipment problems with Process engineers.
• Occasionally, off-hours support of unexpected/discovery issues is expected.
• Assisting in plant shutdowns found-work including field inspection work.
• Completing small projects using the Management of Change (MOC) process.
• Project identification and scoping, including estimation of labour and material costs.
• Engineering design of equipment, considering safety, operability, and environmental impact.
• Preparation of specifications for construction and equipment purchases.
• Job supervision and planning including budgeting.
• Cost and schedule and change request monitoring and management.
• Completion of constructability analysis & participation in Hazards and Operability (HAZOP) and Layers of Protection (LOPA) studies.
• Participating in unit/equipment life cycle analysis and equipment end of life assessments.
• Turnover and start-up of facilities.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Applied Science/Engineering specializing in Mechanical, Integrated, or Materials Engineering is required.
• Registration with EGBC as E.I.T. or P.Eng. is required. P.Eng's in this position are expected to authenticate engineering deliverables in according with EGBC Professional Management Guidelines and Parkland's PPMP.
• 2 - 6 years of related engineering experience for heavy industrial facilities is required.
• Prior experience working in an oil and gas plant environment is required.
• Awareness of industry codes and standards including ASME VIII, B31.3, CSA B51, ASME PCC-1 & 2, API 579/ASME FFS-1, CSA Z662, API 650/653. Working knowledge of these codes is an asset.
• Resourceful and effective at solving technical problems, at times with limited information;
• Capable in design software including Solidworks, with experience creating and checking fabrication drawings including piping isometrics.
• Knowledge of stress analysis in FEA; experience in Codeware INSPECT and CAESAR II is an asset.
• Proficient at Excel in performing calculations and processing large amounts of data.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills is required; an ability to understand the needs of others in the team.
• Strong organization skills in managing concurrent and conflicting priorities; time management.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, work well within a team environment.

We Offer:

• Our Performance-based Annual Incentive Plan, an annual bonus awarding your performance.
• A share in our success through the Employee Share Purchase Plan and 100% company matching.
• A flexible group benefit plan that offers health and dental coverage choices to meet the needs of each unique employee. Inclusive of life and disability insurances, Health Care and Lifestyle Spending options, and a supportive Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Participation in Parkland Pledge, an employee-driven charitable giving program.
• An employee referral program - earn up to $2000 for your referral.
• In-house learning and development opportunities, leadership training, international opportunities.
• Discount Programs and Educational Scholarship Programs for family members.
• A safety focused work environment and ongoing safety training.

Please Note:

• Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time. Parkland regrets that it is unable to sponsor an employment Visa.
• Parkland Corporation is committed to the principles of Employment Equity. We strive to provide accessibility in employment to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities.
• Parkland Corporation will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability, please notify us upon scheduling your interview.
• Please note that final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check which may include but not be limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol and/or Fitness for Duty testing.

This position will close when a successful candidate is found or on May 6, 2024.