Hydraulic Engineer

• Provide direction and technical hydraulics engineering expertise for pipeline and pipeline facility operations, optimization and troubleshooting
• Develop, manage, and execute proposals and programs associated with enhancing process safety
• Conduct hydraulic studies using modelling software to analyze pipeline systems, develop solutions, and issue formal technical recommendations
• Provide engineering support and troubleshoot hydraulics problems
• Review and provide technical direction in development of hydraulic analysis models and technical reports
• Execute and/or review feasibility studies, conceptual designs, process studies, and detail engineering designs
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for hydraulic design and processes
• Ensure effective communication with all internal and external stakeholders
• Guide project teams to ensure competitive designs and operational reliability
• Support implementation and execution of technical recommendations
• Liaise with multi-discipline teams
• Participate in development of documentation outlining design parameters, assumptions, and results
• Participate in engineering activities to support Project Execution teams
• Participate in scope development of pipeline and facility projects
• Participate in PHA reviews as needed

• Demonstrated senior level technical competence in hydraulic design and engineering within the oil & gas industry
• 7-year minimum of progressively complex hydraulic engineering experience
• Detailed knowledge of hydraulic modelling software: Synergi Pipeline Simulator (SPS)
• Working knowledge of liquid pipeline and facility operations
• Must be registered or qualify to register as a P.Eng. in the Province of Alberta
• Effective two-way communication capability including excellent English oral and written skills
• Ability to effectively interact with peers, internal stakeholders, upper-level management, vendors, and service providers
• Be able to regularly shift between planned and unplanned activities, while remaining effective despite the resulting disruptive effects
• Substantial aptitude to manage multiple assignments while meeting established deadlines
• Well-developed problem solving, decision-making, organization and planning skills

Familiarity with assessment methodologies such as PHA, HAZOP, or LOPA