About This Career
Chemical Process Engineers research, design and develop chemical processes and equipment to expand operations, improve efficiencies, reduce emissions and resolve issues in the oil and gas industry.
These engineers also oversee the operation, performance, optimization and maintenance of petroleum production, processing, upgrading, liquefaction and refining.
Education: A post-secondary degree in chemical engineering, computer process control, process engineering or a related discipline from an institution accredited by Engineers Canada is typically required, although some positions may require a graduate degree.
Employment: This occupation works in both onshore and offshore environments and is typically employed in the exploration and production (E&P) and oil sands sectors of the oil and gas industry.
Example titles: Refinery Engineer, Chemical Process Control Engineer, Process Engineer, Liquid Fuels Engineer, Operations Engineer, Plant Engineer, Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP) Engineer
- Engineering Manager
- Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.)
- Junior Engineer
- Operations Manager
- Process Safety Engineer
- Production Engineer
- Project Manager
- Senior Engineer
- Here are the two most recent postings:
Pulp and paper engineer, chemical
Posted on Jan 24 2019
By halliwell consulting
Edmundston Dependant upon experience-
Field Visits
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Mild Physical Activity
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Office Based
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Driving Required
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Remote Locations
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Active Machinery
Careers also exist in the following industries:
- Chemical manufacturing
- Heavy and civil engineering construction
- Paper manufacturing
- Petroleum and coal product manufacturing
- Plastics and rubber products manufacturing
- Primary metal manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration including regulatory
- Utilities including renewable energy
Job Category
Engineers
Sectors
Pipelines
Oil sands
NOC
2134
Education:
- Post-secondary degree
Certifications:
- Specific health and safety certifications will be determined by job requirements
- Incident and Accident Investigation
Licensing:
- Once licensed, an engineer receives a seal to stamp their designs and drawings.
- Unlicensed engineers must work under the supervision of a P. Eng.
- To obtain a licence as a professional engineer (P. Eng), you must obtain a degree from an accredited engineering program, pass a professional practice exam and have three or four years of engineering experience, of which one year must be gained in Canada. You must also have Canadian citizenship or proof of permanent residency in Canada.
Additional Requirements:
- Incident and Accident investigation