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Contractor - Process Engineer - Upgrader


Company : CNOOC International Limited


Location : Edmonton,


Created : 2026-05-02


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Contractor - Process Engineer - Upgrader This position is classified as a SafetySensitive Position. In this role, you will participate in our nonrotating 14x14 shift schedule which requires you to work fourteen 12hour day shifts (7am 7pm), followed by fourteen days off. Schedules are based on business needs and subject to change. We offer free parking at our site. This is a 12month contractor role based in Fort McMurray (LongLake), Alberta. The successful candidates will be onboarded through a thirdparty contracting agency. Your Background - Minimum 5 years of relevant experience as process engineer working in an upgrader facility. - Chemical Engineer Degree. - Professional engineer (P.Eng) with APEGA required. Your Role With Our Team - Responsible for daily process monitoring and optimization including crude distillation unit, Sulphur recover unit, and Utilities - Support developing Engineering Work Packages (EWP) for upgrader related MOCs - Collaborate with operations team on process adjustments to optimize plant equipment operations - Develop and maintain proactive monitoring tools of the units to predict and support long term plans - Maintain focused approach in resolving various operational issues/bottlenecks for the reliable operation of the facility as well as ramp up - Support plant reliability, maintenance, outage and turnaround teams by providing sound technical advice as process engineer on site - Participate in daily operations meeting. Provide technical support for the operations group to troubleshoot operations - Conduct incident investigations and ensure findings are well documented and well communicated - Liaise with multidiscipline engineers, external consultants and engineering contractors for basic and detailed engineering of projects - Ensure design and project implementation conform with design intent, specifications and standard practices - Maintain the integrity of the facility PSI information. Lead/participate in PSM activities (MOC, PHA/HAZOP, PSSR etc.) - Ensure that process engineering deliverables are met in a timely fashion - Provide support to the business planning group for monthly planning, statutory compliance, etc. Closing Statement All positions require background checks which could include: - Criminal police record check - Education verification - Credential verification All Safety Sensitive positions could include: - Drug & Alcohol testing - Pre-access medical testing - Drivers abstract for last 3 years - Completion of CSO (Energy Safety Canadas Common Safety Orientation) or CSTS (Construction Safety Training System) online safety course #J-18808-Ljbffr