Piping Engineer

Airswift is looking for:  Piping Engineer
Schedule :
Monday to Friday
Duration : 1-year contract

Role Description

Purpose:

Reporting to the lead, static equipment engineering the piping engineer provides piping engineering support to Albian Value Streams under the frame of the Plant Engineering Management and the Pressure Equipment Integrity Management System PEIMS.
Experience, Qualification and Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Materials, or a related discipline , with  8+ years of mechanical engineering experience in piping systems design within oil & gas, refining, petrochemical, mining, or energy facilities
P.Eng designation or eligibility for registration in Alberta
Familiarity with heavy oil mining operations considered an asset
Strong knowledge of applicable piping standards and codes (ASME, ANSI, API, ISO, CSA Z662, etc.)
Proficient in the Safety Codes Act and ABSA regulations related to piping systems
Advanced experience using piping stress analysis software (e.g., CAESAR II, Auto Pipe, or equivalent)  for above ground and underground applications
Skilled in selecting valves and fittings for piping systems based on service requirements
Proficient with 2D/3D drafting software such as  AutoCAD, Inventor, or Solid Works
Proficient with 3D model review software such as  Smart Plant Review or Navisworks
Working knowledge of finite element analysis (FEA) using commercial software such as  ANSYS, ABAQUS, Nastran and/or FE/PIPE with NozzlePRO
Good knowledge of bolted flange joint (BFJ) integrity analysis and torque calculation software
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to collaborate effectively with vendors, contractors, and company's counterparts
Solid organizational and time management skills
Highly motivated with a strong commitment to continuous professional development
Capable of / eligible for occasional travel to operating oil sands plant in Fort McMurray area
Proficient in MS Office Suite; experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) such as Maximo or SAP PM is an asset
Accountabilities
The Piping Engineer is responsible for providing mechanical piping design and engineering support to ensure safe, reliable, and sustainable operations.
Key accountabilities include:
Delivering piping design support for modifications and projects under Operations, Maintenance, and Sustaining Capital budgets to mitigate risks to availability and long-term reliability
Developing Construction Work Packages (CWPs) within the static equipment engineering discipline
Supporting maintenance and construction teams with piping system design, including selection of piping classes, review/development of layouts, isometrics, fabrication drawings, pipe stress analysis, pipe supports, and valve/fitting selection
Calculating torque values for bolted piping connections to ensure joint integrity and leak-free operation
Ensuring compliance of piping designs with applicable specifications, standards, regulations, and the company's Albian Pressure Equipment Integrity Management System (PEIM)
Reviewing, evaluating, and approving changes to piping systems through the Management of Change (MOC) and Engineering Work Order (EngWO) processes
Providing timely technical support to planning, contracting, and procurement, including responding to RFIs, reviewing bids, conducting technical evaluations, and assessing vendor recommendations and deviations
Reviewing and approving piping engineering packages developed by third-party engineering firms for Sustaining
Capital projects
Conducting mechanical assessments and evaluations of piping system designs and modifications to ensure conformance with codes, regulations, best practices, and PEIM requirements
Conducting site walk downs and visual inspections
Supporting fitness-for-service evaluations and remaining life assessments of piping systems in collaboration with Asset Integrity
Asset Integrity
Contributing to Root Cause Analyses (RCA) of piping system failures, and providing recommendations to prevent recurrence from a mechanical design perspective
Providing customer-focused engineering support to Operations and Maintenance within the Value Streams, in alignment with Canadian Natural Albian Sands (CNAS) safety, compliance, reliability, and production objectives
Demonstrating HSSE leadership and ensuring compliance with company health, safety, security, and environmental standards
Dimensions
The Piping Engineer plays a critical role in supporting the safe and reliable design and operation of static equipment across the Jackpine and Muskeg River Mines Value Streams, including associated utilities and pipeline facilities. This role directly impacts production availability by ensuring effective engineering design, asset integrity, and mechanical reliability.
Seniority level :
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

:
Contract
Job function :
Oil and Gas

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