DATE: November 29, 2022
JOB NUMBER: 2022-22
HYBRID WORK: Not eligible
POSITION TYPE: Full-time, permanent
LOCATION: Athabasca, Alberta
Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al-Pac) is seeking a Process Safety Engineer to work out of our mill site in Athabasca, Alberta. The successful candidate will be responsible for engineering process design and solutions design, and contract and project management.
Who are we?
Al-Pac is the largest single-line kraft pulp producer in North America. Our mill is located near the communities of Athabasca, Boyle and Lac La Biche. We are leaders in our industry, from our quality products, mill operations and responsible forest management practices, to the way we grow and develop our team members and work with local communities. We are continuously exploring new and innovative ideas, while delivering premium products with a commitment to strong environmental stewardship and corporate social responsibility – a commitment that is demonstrated by our long-standing Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certification*.
Role responsibilities
- Process design engineering: Design and continuously improve processes and process systems, to deliver the end product within specified cost, environment and quality parameters. Perform prefeasibility studies on new technology and process changes.
- Engineering solutions design: Design engineering solutions that conform to organizational and/or regulatory standards.
- Contract management: Manage day-to-day relationships with contract service providers while working within an established contract management plan.
- Improvement/innovation: Identify improvements in existing processes, systems and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them. Interface with research and educational institutes to leverage and implement technology developments.
- Project management: Deliver small-scale or medium-scale projects.
Role requirements
- Chemical engineering degree or equivalent.
- Registered with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) or eligible for registration as a Professional engineer (P.Eng.).
- 10+ years’ experience as an engineer.
- Experience with technical drawings and schematics.
- Experience with hazard and operability study (HAZOP)/What-If Analysis and Facilitation, and other process safety management practices.
- Experience with management of change programs/processes.
- Accountability to meet commitments.
- Makes sense of complex, high quantity information to effectively solve problems.
- Optimizes work processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
- Communicates effectively.
- Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments.
- Hold a valid driver’s license (GDL removed) with an acceptable driving history.
- Eng. in good standing.
- Considered an asset:
- Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP®) certification.
- Experience working within a pulp mill and/or industrial plant.
What we offer
- A compressed work week (7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Thursday).
- A competitive annual salary, including paid pension and RRSP matching program.
- Four weeks annual vacation.
- Company paid dental and extended health benefits.
- A team-based culture that encourages work-life balance.
- Relocation assistance is available.
Please note our current opportunities are open to applicants for a limited time, resumes can be forwarded in confidence to alpac.careers@alpac.ca.
Successful external applicants must provide government issued proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Proof of vaccination for COVID-19 will be requested upon acceptance of an offer of employment. Please note that for Alberta residents, only the government issued QR code is accepted as proof of vaccination.
Legal statement
Al-Pac is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We wish to express our thanks to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
*FSC-C021640