Equinox Engineering Ltd. is a leading EPCM firm headquartered in Calgary, specializing in delivering comprehensive services in facilities design, implementation, and operational support of natural gas, conventional / heavy oil, and new energy projects. Our clientele includes major energy producers within Canada and Internationally.
Reporting to the SAGD / Heavy Oil Process Team Lead and Process Engineering Department Manager, the Equinox Process Engineering Department is looking for an Intermediate Process Engineer to help support the SAGD / Heavy Oil PMPE team and client requirements on active and future projects.
For Heavy Oil and SAGD facilities, wellsites and above ground pipeline projects:
Deliver Process Engineering requirements.
feasibility and conceptual design studies
pre-FEED, FEED, and detailed engineering design
start-up and Commissioning support
Perform process simulations.
Develop key Process Engineering design deliverables.
heat and material balances
design basis memorandum
process flow diagrams (PFDs)
piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
shutdown keys
control narratives
process studies
Produce key Process Engineering design calculations.
line sizing
utility determination
equipment determination and sizing
safety system design and PSV sizing
line hydraulics
Prepare equipment process datasheets, start-up, and operating manuals.
Conduct P&ID reviews.
Participate in HAZIDs, HAZOPs, LOPAs, and other critical safety reviews.
Support the review and validation (checking) of work done by others.
Act as a Process Engineering Lead (on simpler projects).
Support Junior Process Engineering personnel.
Broad Process Engineering exposure for SAGD / Heavy Oil design and construction related to brownfield and greenfield:
- SAGD well pads and Central Processing Facilities (CPF) design
- above ground gathering / supporting pipelines for SAGD and Heavy Oil systems
- Possess strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to interact professionally with internal shareholders and clients.
- Work well within a fast pace, team environment of varied skills and experience.
- Prepare clear and concise Process Engineering technical reports / documentation.
- Client focused, driving high-quality deliverables that solve customer problems.
- Proficient with HYSYS and other related simulation software (PipeSim, UniSim, etc.)
Education and Qualifications
- Must be a current registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA in the Province of Alberta
- Professional Engineering status in other jurisdictions is an asset.
- Chemical Engineering or similarity related Engineering degree from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 10 years oil and gas experience (preferably with an EPCM background).
- Understanding of applicable Canadian Codes and Standards.
Equinox consistently delivers focused and experienced premium teams, custom-tailored with the best technical expertise to align seamlessly with client culture and requirements. Our commitment ensures the successful execution of projects on a repeatable basis.
Established in 1997, Equinox is a distinguished EPCM service provider globally. Our wide-ranging portfolio includes Sweet and Sour Gas Processing Facilities, Heavy and Conventional Oil Production, Steam Pipeline Systems, and an increasing focus on sustainable energy solutions like Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) facilities and pipelines, Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) projects, and Landfill Gas (LFG) initiatives.
