Process Engineer
Published on by Trudi Schifter, CEO and Founder AquaSPE for H2O Innovation
Winner of the Global Water Company of the Year at the 2020 Global Water Awards, H2O Innovation is a leader in customized water and wastewater treatment solutions using membrane technologies. We have an enthusiastic team of professionals working in an international and ever-growing environment. H2O Innovation work culture is based on 3C’s: Celebrate & Communicate & Care.
Our values (L’EAU): Loyalty – Entrepreneurship – Achievement – Unity
THE POSITION:
The Process Engineer will hold a permanent and full-time position and will work in one of H2O Innovation’s offices (Quebec, QC, Oakville, ON, Calgary, AB or Champlin, MN locations). The Process Engineer will mainly be in charge of application engineering/sales support; development of preliminary treatment process designs; develop of standard UF/RO packages; and the overall development of technical and commercial proposals related to the Company’s treatment systems sales process.
THE DAY TO DAY:
Perform preliminary design of water treatment plants based on membrane projections and other accepted calculations in accordance with established criteria;
Collaborate closely with sales managers and engineering discipline teams;
Prepare budget, preliminary and final (bid) cost estimates including bill of materials, equipment, and controls;
Prepare formal proposals for submittal to potential clients;
Develop drawings of equipment and plant playouts as requested and oversee designers;
Create process drawings such as P&IDs and PFDs;
Select equipment (pumps, valves, membranes, etc.);
Develop and present technical presentations/papers on in-house projects to promote Company and water technologies at conferences and clients meetings.
Continuous investigation into improving design of current equipment and treatment processes, and development or acquisition of new equipment or processes to complement existing portfolio;
Prepare engineering documents such as functional descriptions, process control narratives, etc.;
Maintain an excellent working knowledge of state, provincial and federal regulations, as well as current design processes;
Maintain contact with current installations to obtain performance, operation and maintenance data and provide operational assistance as requested;
Maintain records of actual costs and provide comparison and analysis of discrepancies between estimated and actual costs;
Advance the development of standard treatment packages for UF and NF/RO systems;
Travel to project sites and perform treatment process audits;
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES DESIRED:
A degree in chemical, environmental, civil or mechanical engineering or equivalent;
Minimum 5 years experience in a similar position;
Related work experience: background in membrane treatment, a requirement;
The ability to work efficiently on multiple assignments simultaneously;
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English;
The ability to communicate in French, an asset;
Knowledge of drinking and wastewater, an asset.
The selected candidate will also be recognized for organizational skills, rigor and attention to detail. They will be autonomous in addition to being comfortable in a multi-tasking environment. The candidate will act as a team player, who not only will share knowledge, but who will also have the desire to learn continually. Lastly, they will demonstrate a professional and positive attitude towards their team and external & internal clients.
CONDITIONS
In addition to the daily motivating challenges, the extraordinary team and the rewarding work environment, the ideal candidate will enjoy the following benefits:
Competitive Annual Salary;
Profit sharing program;
Group health insurance plan;
401K or RRSP (depending on candidate location) plan with employer match;
Stock Purchase Plan;
Paid vacation, sick days;
Flexibility.
JOIN US!
To apply for this position, please send your resume and a cover letter by e-mail to hr@h2oinnovation.com.
Industry experience
Education: Bachelor
Seniority: Expert, Engineer, Consultant
Years of experience: 5 to 10 years
Taxonomy
- Process
- Process Instrumentation
- Process Engineering
- Process Engineering & Project Management