Piping Engineer

Airswift is looking for: Piping EngineerSchedule: Monday to FridayDuration: 1-year contractRole DescriptionPurpose: 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 SkillsBachelor’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 facilitiesP.Eng designation or eligibility for registration in AlbertaFamiliarity with heavy oil mining operations considered an assetStrong 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 systemsAdvanced experience using piping stress analysis software (e.g., CAESAR II, AutoPipe, or equivalent) for aboveground and underground applicationsSkilled in selecting valves and fittings for piping systems based on service requirementsProficient with 2D/3D drafting software such as AutoCAD, Inventor, or SolidWorksProficient with 3D model review software such as Smart Plant Review or NavisworksWorking knowledge of finite element analysis (FEA) using commercial software such as ANSYS, ABAQUS, Nastran and/or FE/PIPE with NozzlePROGood knowledge of bolted flange joint (BFJ) integrity analysis and torque calculation softwareStrong communication and interpersonal skills; able to collaborate effectively with vendors, contractors, and company's counterpartsSolid organizational and time management skillsHighly motivated with a strong commitment to continuous professional developmentCapable of / eligible for occasional travel to operating oil sands plant in Fort McMurray areaProficient in MS Office Suite; experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) such as Maximo or SAP PM is an assetAccountabilitiesThe 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 reliabilityDeveloping Construction Work Packages (CWPs) within the static equipment engineering disciplineSupporting 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 selectionCalculating torque values for bolted piping connections to ensure joint integrity and leak-free operationEnsuring 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) processesProviding timely technical support to planning, contracting, and procurement, including responding to RFIs, reviewing bids, conducting technical evaluations, and assessing vendor recommendations and deviationsReviewing and approving piping engineering packages developed by third-party engineering firms for SustainingCapital projectsConducting mechanical assessments and evaluations of piping system designs and modifications to ensure conformance with codes, regulations, best practices, and PEIM requirementsConducting site walk downs and visual inspectionsSupporting fitness-for-service evaluations and remaining life assessments of piping systems in collaboration with Asset IntegrityAsset IntegrityContributing to Root Cause Analyses (RCA) of piping system failures, and providing recommendations to prevent recurrence from a mechanical design perspectiveProviding 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 objectivesDemonstrating HSSE leadership and ensuring compliance with company health, safety, security, and environmental standardsDimensionsThe 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 levelEmployment type: ContractJob function: Oil and Gas #J-18808-Ljbffr