Process Mechanical Engineer, Senior
$90,000–$130,000 year
HybridMississauga, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Lead the process design of hydrogen production, electrolysis, compression, storage, refueling, venting, and distribution systems, developing comprehensive design packages including PFDs, P&IDs, and shutdown philosophies. Establish startup and abnormal operating strategies while defining process control strategies in collaboration with automation teams. Participate in commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance validation activities, and actively engage in HAZOP and LOPA reviews to ensure designs adhere to Canadian and international safety standards. Serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers, supporting business development through proposal reviews and presentations. Mentor junior engineers and establish engineering standards for hydrogen system design.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in good standing
- 10+ years of experience in process engineering, industrial gas systems, chemical processing, fuel systems, hydrogen systems, or related industries
- Strong understanding of process safety management principles and risk assessment methodologies
- Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects from concept through commissioning
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and customer-facing skills
- Direct experience applying Canadian hydrogen and industrial piping regulations, including CAN/BNQ 1784-000/2022, Ontario Regulation 214/01, TSSA High Pressure Piping Requirements, ASME B31.3, and applicable CSA, NFPA, and pressure equipment standards
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with hydrogen electrolysis systems
- Experience with hydrogen compression, storage, dispensing, or refueling systems
- Experience performing or facilitating HAZOP and LOPA studies
- Familiarity with SIL assessments and functional safety principles
- Experience supporting startup and commissioning of industrial process systems
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