Process Mechanical Engineer, Senior

Lakeside Controls • Mississauga, ON

3d • CA$90,000 - CA$130,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Lakeside Process Controls Ltd. is a market leader in providing complete automation solutions to various industries. They specialize in process management and industrial automation, helping clients solve automation challenges and ensure safer operations. Their solutions encompass measurement devices, flow control, information transmission networks, and process control systems. Lakeside values its employees, fostering a culture of integrity, teamwork, and collaboration, and seeks engaged, capable individuals committed to continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 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.
• Demonstrated experience developing and reviewing PFDs, P&IDs, process descriptions, design basis, operating philosophies, and control narratives.
• 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, and ASME B31.3.
• Experience applying these requirements to hydrogen production, compression, storage, fueling, venting, or industrial gas systems.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the process design of hydrogen production, electrolysis, compression, storage, refueling, venting, and distribution systems.
• Develop process design packages including Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Process Descriptions, Design Basis, Operating Philosophies, and Control Narratives.
• Develop and review Cause & Effect Matrices, Logic Diagrams, Shutdown Philosophies, Process Safety Requirements Specifications, and Functional Descriptions.
• Establish startup, shutdown, purge, venting, and abnormal operating strategies for hydrogen systems.
• Define process control strategies and collaborate with controls and automation teams for implementation.
• Participate in commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and performance validation activities.
• Participate in HAZOP, LOPA, and other process hazard reviews.
• Develop and review safety shutdown strategies and risk mitigation measures.
• Ensure hydrogen systems are designed in accordance with recognized process safety principles and industry best practices.
• Serve as the technical lead for hydrogen-specific code and regulatory compliance.
• Develop compliance strategies and support regulatory approvals, submissions, and variance requests.
• Interface directly with regulatory authorities, customers, consultants, and equipment vendors.
• Ensure designs meet applicable requirements 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.
• Maintain awareness of emerging hydrogen regulations, standards, and industry practices.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to customers throughout project development and execution.
• Support business development activities through technical consultation, proposal reviews, and customer presentations.
• Collaborate with equipment vendors and technology providers to evaluate hydrogen solutions.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables prepared by other engineers.
• Mentor and support the development of junior and intermediate engineers.
• Share knowledge and establish engineering standards for hydrogen system design.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to engineering quality, design tools, and project execution.

Benefits

• Flexible working schedules, including hybrid remote work programs
• Competitive compensation package
• RRSP-matching
• Comprehensive benefits coverage (medical, dental, vision, EAP & on-demand virtual health care)
• Above-market paid time off
• Structured training and development program
• Opportunities for continuous learning
• Access to Lakeside’s Mentorship Program
• Opportunity to participate in an award-winning wellness program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior