Process Engineer (Intermediate) – Western Canada

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Founded in 1999, Laporte is an engineering firm specialised in process, building and utility design.  With more than 480 employees, Laporte provides a complete range of professional services to pharmaceutical, biotechnological, food and beverage and industrial clients.  Laporte is experiencing significant growth.  Laporte operates in Canada, the United States and Europe.  Our head office is based in Montreal.

Process Engineer (Intermediate) –  Western Canada

Responsibilities and Duties:

Reporting to the Director or Operations, the engineer will be responsible to support and lead the process engineering requirements for client projects.

  • Participate in client needs and project definition
  • Review Client Specifications
  • Develop conceptual, preliminary and detailed designs, drawings and specifications
  • Conduct work in accordance with Laporte Professional Practice Management Plan and guidelines
  • Write technical reports and analysis to support design submissions
  • Review shop drawings for compliance & participate in development of engineering standards
  • Visit and survey project sites for project related activities
  • Management of deliverables and project execution
  • Process, utilities and mechanical designs
  • Work collaboratively as part of multi-disciplinary design teams located in offices across North America
  • Maintain detailed understanding of local codes and standards applicable to industry and projects
  • Maintain a reference set of standards and in-house best practices
  • Support positive client and other discipline consultant interactions

Basic Qualifications

  • BS degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related fields
  • 3-5 years of progressive experience in the area of process design for the food, beverage or biotech industry
  • Experience in the design of fluid and bulk materials handling processes including preparation of process flow diagrams, heat and material balances and P&IDs
  • Experience in the design of sanitary process systems including piping, vessels and CIP systems
  • Familiarity with CFIA and HACCP requirements
  • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing an asset

 Preferred Qualifications

  • Provincial (P.Eng) or eligibility
  • Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements
  • Strong leadership, relationship management, and organizational planning and project management skills, in addition to technical knowledge
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
  • Knowledge of post-implementation continuous improvement efforts and methodology
  • Ability to influence clients, suppliers and peers into adopting « best practices » in the engineering field
  • Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, listening and interpersonal with the ability to transfer knowledge to others
  • Capability to engage and energize others to reach their fullest potential and performance
  • Versatility in disciplines other than the one academically trained for is highly desired
  • Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Suite, Autocad, Revit
  • Flexibility to travel to manufacturing sites as needed

 Travel is expected for this position.

 

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