SENIOR PROCESS SAFETY ENGINEER (HAZOP / LOPA FACILITATOR)

Location: Fort Saskatchewan, AB
Job Type: Contract (18 months, with potential extension)
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (3–5 days onsite per week)
Pay Rate: $90 – $100 per hour (commensurate with experience)

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Process Safety Engineer to lead and facilitate process safety studies in a complex refining and petrochemical environment. The successful candidate will specialize in HAZOP, LOPA, and SIL reviews, ensuring compliance with safety standards, identifying risks, and implementing effective mitigation strategies. This role requires strong facilitation skills, technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering (or related field).
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in process safety or process engineering within refining or petrochemical industries.
• Proven experience facilitating HAZOP / PHA studies in operating facilities.
• Strong knowledge of flare systems, safeguarding design, and pressure relief principles.
• Proficiency in PHA software tools (e.g., PHA-Pro, PHAWorks).
• Functional Safety certification (e.g., TÜV FS Eng) considered an asset.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with LOPA, SIL verification, and barrier management.
• Knowledge of standards (API 520/521, API 537, OSHA PSM).
• Familiarity with Human Factors, Operability, and Maintainability principles.
• Ability to lead workshops both onsite and remotely.

Experience:

• Process Safety: 5 years (required)
• Process Engineering: 5 years (required)
• Petrochemical Industry: 5 years (preferred)
• Chemical Processing Industry: 5 years (preferred

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and facilitate HAZOP, LOPA, SIL, and other Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) workshops.
• Apply risk assessment methodologies (RAM, ALARP, tolerability assessment) to mitigate hazards.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory frameworks (IEC 61882, OSHA PSM, API guidelines, CCPS).
• Review and validate engineering documentation (P&IDs, PFDs, cause & effect diagrams).
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to support safe and reliable operations.
• Conduct site visits and barrier assurance field walks to verify safeguards and equipment reliability.
• Document findings and prepare high-quality technical reports for stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of process safety practices and training initiatives.

IF YOU ARE A SEASONED PROCESS SAFETY PROFESSIONAL WITH PROVEN EXPERTISE IN HAZOP AND LOPA FACILITATION, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY TODAY AND TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN ADVANCING YOUR CAREER IN A HIGH-IMPACT ROLE.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90.00-$100.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in process safety, process engineering, or refining/petrochemical operations?
• Do you hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering (or a closely related field)?
• Have you ever served as the lead facilitator for HAZOP, LOPA, or PHA workshops (not just a participant)?
• Are you proficient in using PHA software tools (e.g., PHA-Pro, PHAWorks, or equivalent)?
• Do you have working knowledge of process safety standards and regulations (e.g., IEC 61882, CCPS, OSHA PSM, API standards)?
• Have you previously worked in a refinery, petrochemical, or chemical plant environment (brownfield experience preferred)?
• Do you have experience with LOPA, SIL verification, and barrier management?
• Have you worked with engineering drawings (P&IDs, PFDs, cause & effect diagrams) to support risk assessments?

Experience:

• Process Safety: 5 years (required)
• Process Engineering: 5 years (required)
• Petrochemical Industry: 5 years (preferred)
• Chemical Processing Industry: 5 years (preferred)