Intermediate Process Engineer

About you:

Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs:

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING

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Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

About the job:
_Kent is looking for an Intermediate Process Engineer to join our engineering team. We are open to candidates based in Calgary, Alberta; Edmonton, Alberta; or Sarnia, Ontario. The successful candidate will prepare process engineering calculations and deliverables for industrial and energy projects, working under the guidance of senior engineers and the process lead. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to multidisciplinary projects while developing technical expertise across process design, equipment selection, process safety, and project execution. _

Skills and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
• Complete assigned process engineering activities in accordance with project scope, technical requirements, schedules, and quality procedures.
• Prepare design bases, process descriptions, heat and material balances, process flow diagrams, and piping and instrumentation diagrams for review.
• Develop and update process simulations under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Perform equipment sizing, hydraulic calculations, and utility assessments, and prepare process equipment datasheets.
• Assist with establishing operating and design conditions and developing control and safeguarding requirements.
• Prepare relief system calculations and supporting documentation under appropriate technical supervision.
• Participate in hazard identification, HAZOP, and other process safety reviews, and assist with completing assigned actions.
• Gather and verify engineering inputs, document assumptions, and identify information required to complete assigned work.
• Coordinate process information with mechanical, piping, instrumentation, electrical, and other engineering disciplines.
• Review vendor documentation for alignment with process requirements and raise discrepancies for resolution.
• Assist with technical evaluations, engineering studies, and assessment of process alternatives.
• Support site visits, field data collection, construction queries, commissioning, and startup activities when required.
• Incorporate review comments and maintain consistency across calculations, drawings, datasheets, and other deliverables.
• Communicate task progress, technical concerns, and potential schedule impacts to the senior engineer or process lead.
• Maintain complete engineering records and follow project quality assurance and document control procedures.

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:
Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification:
• A Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related engineering discipline is required.
• Relevant process engineering experience preparing calculations and deliverables for industrial or energy projects.
• Professional Engineer registration with APEGA or PEO is required.
• Working knowledge of process engineering fundamentals, including thermodynamics, fluid flow, heat transfer, and material and energy balances.
• Experience preparing process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, equipment datasheets, and engineering calculations.
• Experience using process simulation tools, such as Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, or equivalent software.
• Working knowledge of equipment sizing, hydraulic calculations, and utility requirements.
• Understanding of process safety principles and familiarity with hazard review processes.
• Awareness of applicable codes, standards, regulatory requirements, and client specifications.
• Ability to interpret technical information, document assumptions, and recognize when guidance is required.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to developing technical capability.
• Ability to organize assigned work and meet agreed deadlines.

Communication:
• Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication.
• Ability to prepare clear calculations, technical notes, and engineering documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues across engineering disciplines.
• Willingness to ask questions, seek guidance, and raise technical concerns promptly.
• Ability to provide accurate progress updates and explain technical findings clearly.

Behavior/ Core Competencies:
• Take responsibility for assigned work and follow through on commitments.
• Apply a careful, analytical approach to engineering tasks.
• Work collaboratively and respond positively to technical review and feedback.
• Recognise the limits of personal experience and seek support when required.
• Maintain a proactive approach to learning and professional development.
• Demonstrate adaptability and effective time management.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and share relevant knowledge with colleagues.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct and a commitment to safe, high-quality engineering.

HSSEQ:
The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

Compensation — Sarnia, Ontario:

Hourly Range: $43.00/hr to $59.00/hr

This hourly range applies to candidates based in Sarnia, Ontario, reflects the expected compensation for this role, and may vary based on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Details about the role:
Location: Open to candidates based in Calgary, Alberta; Edmonton, Alberta; or Sarnia, Ontario.
Relocation required: N/A
Travel required: Limited travel and site visits may be required
Contract type: Full-time
Experience level: 7+ years