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Lead Pressure Equipment Integrity (PEI) Engineer

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Web + Email https://nwrsturgeonrefinery.com/careers/current-openings/

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Offer posted: May 1, 2016

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Join our groudbreaking team!

North West Redwater Partnership is a joint venture between North West Upgrading Inc. and Canadian Natural Resources Limited, with each company owning 50% stake in the Partnership. The Partnership is building and will operate a world class bitumen refinery in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland, which will add significant value to bitumen resources in a responsible and sustainable manner. It’s a vision shared by the Alberta Government, which has its own goal is to position the province as a global energy leader, an energy technology champion and a solid, global environmental citizen.

NWR Employees are highly valued, and their contributions are rewarded with:

EXCELLENT COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS;
ATTRACTIVE SHORT AND LONG TERM INCENTIVES;
GROUP SAVINGS PROGRAM;
EXTENDED HEALTH AND WELLNESS BENEFITS INCLUDING HEALTH SPENDING ACCOUNT; and
GENEROUS VACATION AND FLEX TIME

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The Lead Pressure Equipment Integrity (PEI) Engineer is responsible for providing technical support to the Sturgeon Refinery for mechanical-static equipment (reactors, columns, pressure vessels, fired equipment, heat exchangers, storage tanks, etc.) and piping components with the understanding that safety, integrity and reliability are of prime importance. In order to achieve this, he/she is required to liaise closely with process, operations, and maintenance groups, and other engineering disciplines within the NWR Sturgeon Refinery team. This role will initially report to the Technical Authority – Static Equipment and transition to the Sturgeon Refinery Operations Engineering Team as the project moves from mechanical completion to commissioning and start-up.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate corrosion management systems for static equipment and piping systems (e.g. corrosion manuals, thickness measurement locations, baseline inspection data, inspection frequencies and schedules).
Coordinate the development of, and maintain, the Pressure Equipment Integrity Management System (PEIMS) and Owner/User Manual in accordance in compliance with Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABSA) requirements.
Liaise with ABSA for the PEIMS and Owner/User Program.
Assist operations team in establishing Integrity Operating Windows (IOW’s) for static equipment and piping systems.
Participate in technical and quality reviews/audits on pressure equipment manufacturers, as required.
Participate in shop inspection of packaged mechanical static equipment and piping for selected critical packages prior to shipment.
Assist in ensuring that static equipment, piping components, and insulation are installed, tested and maintained in accordance with the applicable North West Redwater Partnership (NWR) standards.
Provide owner review and acceptance for mechanical completion turn-over packages.
Assist maintenance team to develop care plans for static equipment and piping systems.
Participate in the pre-commissioning and commissioning processes to ensure all support systems are in place and operate correctly, and that equipment is installed in accordance with the Piping and Instrument Drawing (P&IDs).
Provide technical support for the implementation of the Risk Based Inspection (RBI) program.
Provide technical support during plant start-up to ensure static equipment and piping systems are operated properly and within their operating limits.
Provide technical support for the design, selection, repair, and alteration of pressure vessels, tanks, piping and relief valves in accordance with applicable ASME and API codes and NWR’s engineering standards.
Act as a first level technical resource to unit inspectors to assist in the resolution of problems and development of solutions. When required, coordinate support with other technical groups such as Process Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance.
Participate in selection and implementation of mechanical integrity software for developing RBI based inspection program and IOW’s (Integrity Operating Windows).
Provide turnaround planning support.
Calculate renewal thickness of pressure equipment and piping, and assist in the evaluation of remaining life.
Conduct fit for service assessments.
Review of MOC documentation.
Evaluating alternative solutions to complex technical issues utilizing risk assessment and options analysis tools.
Developing specification packages for the purchase of new or replacement equipment and repair of existing equipment.
Initiate ideas to improve reliability of pressure equipment.
Develop and review written procedures to assure the integrity of pressure equipment.
Provide guidance to other members of the PEI team (engineers, inspectors)

Requirements:

Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Registered Professional Engineer in the province of Alberta.
Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience, with a significant component in a refining, petrochemical, or heavy oil upgrading facility.
Previous experience in a similar role leading a group of pressure equipment integrity engineers(s) and inspectors.
Experience with all types of mechanical static equipment (pressure vessels, fired heaters, tanks, heat exchangers, etc.) and piping components utilized in the oil refining, petrochemical, or heavy oil upgrading business.
Working knowledge of welding processes and non-destructive examination techniques (RT, UT, LT, MT, etc.) and advanced techniques.
Working knowledge of corrosion and damage mechanisms associated with refinery service environments.
In-depth knowledge of applicable industry codes such as: CSA B51, ASME B&PV Code (Section VIII D1 and D2), ASME Power Boiler and Pressure Piping Codes (B31.1 and B31.3), ASME PCC-1, 2;
In-depth knowledge of applicable industry standards such as API 530, 560, 650, 660, 661, 662, 571, 934A, 941.
Formal training and experience in the application of API 579 /ASME FFS-1 Fitness for Service.
In-depth knowledge of the regulatory requirements of the Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABSA).
Experience in use of pressure vessel calculation software (e.g. Compress or PV Elite).
Experience in piping design and stress analysis (e.g. using software such as Caesar, FE Pipe).
Experience with finite element analysis would be an asset.
Experience in heat exchanger thermal rating and vibration analysis using tools such as HTRI or HTFS would be an asset.
Must have excellent coaching/mentorship and knowledge transfer skills.
Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and data accuracy.
Strong time management skills coupled with the ability to work independently and in an organized manner.
Builds effective interpersonal relationships in addition to creating a positive and productive team-oriented environment.
Demonstrates good judgment in problem solving and timely decision-making.
Must be a team player: willing to continuously and proactively collaborate, share, and seek information and guidance.
Must have strong investigative skills and an ability to ask questions to draw out required information.
Must be able to travel per project requirement and relocate to the plant site in Redwater Alberta;
This position is based in Redwater, Alberta.

*** To apply to this position please visit our website at www.nwrpartnership.com ***

Job start date:

Location: Gibbons, AB, CA

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