Our client, Innophos Canada Inc., is hiring a Process-Project Engineer to join their growing team.

In this role, the individual will primarily be responsible for project development, estimation, planning, and execution.  Secondarily, the Process-Project Engineer is responsible for conducting engineering studies concerning the improvement of various aspects of the manufacturing processes – product quality, reliability, yield, pollution control, work environment, and energy conservation. 

This engineer will be responsible for most PFD and material balance work as well as basic P&ID development.  They will be involved with any process or product development work that is project related.  This engineer will also provide, when requested, production engineering support, start-up assistance, troubleshooting, etc.  This engineer will report to the EHS, Engineering & Maintenance Manager.

• Education level:  Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering
• Preferred areas of study:  Chemical (preferred), Mechanical
• Similar or related experience desired:  minimum 5 years directly related experience
• Essential skills/knowledge:  A good working knowledge of product equipment and processes and safety measures that are unique and necessary in chemical manufacturing Ability to support Process-Project Engineer and EHS, Engineering & Maintenance Manager as required
• Ability to support Production Engineer and Operations Manager as required
• Ability to support/replace EHS, Engineering & Maintenance Manager role as required

• Provides 24/7 technical and general supervisory support to any contractors or plant personnel involved with his/her projects
• Provides material balances, PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment calculations for all projects at Port Maitland.  If outside expertise is needed, this engineer will coordinate and review the necessary outside services
• Serves as project manager on projects up to $500,000.  Responsible for the development, implementation, and management of any projects assigned to him/her as their project.  Supervise plant personnel and contractors and be responsible for the conduct and work product of the contractors performing on their project
• Responsible for the financial performance of assigned projects as well as all associated paperwork
• Studies methods in current use to do process calculations and makes improvements and/or develops new methods as needed
• Carry out troubleshooting activities and investigate special production problems in the existing manufacturing plants as assigned by the Engineering Manager
• Completes all pertinent safety reviews for project and process changes
• Prepare sections of operating manuals as needed for project start-up or process changes
• Establish and maintain a good working relationship with equipment vendors, contractors, and plant personnel as necessary to carry out job functions
• Size and design process equipment, vessels, piping, ductwork, and process control systems
• Prepare equipment and contractor specifications, write requests for quotes, evaluate bids, and prepare purchase orders
• Establish and maintain a complete up-to-date unit by unit process record in the form of P&IDs
• Follows all environmental, health and safety protocols
• Provides support for all safety and environmental initiatives
• Proactively attempts to prevent all accidents and eliminate all unsafe conditions
• Demonstrates management’s commitment to safety