Process Mechanical Engineer, Senior (Process Controls)

Lakeside Process Controls Ltd. (‘Lakeside’) is recognized as a market leader, providing complete automation solutions to a wide range of industries. Our capabilities in process management and industrial automation enable us to solve our customers’ process automation challenges, keeping their operations running safer.

Our solutions range from devices that measure and relay diverse physical and chemical conditions, devices that control flow of materials, networks that transmit event-related information, to process control systems that collect information and trigger necessary actions to ensure continued operations.

Lakeside’s success is due to its exceptional people. Our skills and passion for our work is the key to our strong business results. Our commitment to a culture of integrity, teamwork and collaboration is what drives our continued and sustainable growth.

We seek individuals who are engaged, capable and committed to continuous improvement.

If this sounds like you, apply today and discover your potential with Lakeside!

What you will be doing in the role of Process Mechanical Engineer, Senior: 

Process Control System Design

• Lead the development of process control strategies for industrial process systems and fuel-burning equipment.
• Develop, review, and seal engineering design documentation:

• P&IDs
• Instrument Indexes
• Control Narratives
• Functional Descriptions
• Operating Philosophies / Procedures
• Cause & Effect Matrices
• Logic Diagrams / Control Schematics
• Alarm and Interlock Philosophies

• Develop startup, shutdown, permissive, bypass, and abnormal operating strategies.
• Develop quality documentation, including test plans and commissioning procedures.
• Define instrumentation, controls, and safety system requirements.
• Work closely with controls and automation teams to support PLC, HMI, DCS, SIS, and BMS implementation.
• Participate and support in system integration, testing, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting activities.

Process Safety & Functional Safety

• Participate in hazard reviews including HAZOP, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), and risk assessments.
• Develop and review safety shutdown strategies and protective system requirements.
• Identify process hazards and define mitigation strategies.
• Establish alarm management and operator response strategies.
• Ensure process control systems are designed with a strong focus on safety, reliability, maintainability, and operability.

Regulatory Compliance & Engineering Design Documentation

• Prepare and review engineering submittal packages required for regulatory approvals and field acceptance activities, including:

• Regulatory application and submission forms completion
• Code compliance assurance letters
• Engineering design documentation

• Support regulatory approval and customer acceptance processes.
• Interface directly with customers, consultants, vendors, and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.

Customer & Technical Leadership

• Serve as the primary technical resource for process control and safety-related aspects of projects.
• Support proposal development and concept engineering activities.
• Review engineering deliverables prepared by internal and external resources.
• Develop trusted relationships with customers and provide technical guidance throughout project execution.
• Support business development efforts through technical presentations, customer meetings, and solution development workshops.

Mentorship & Continuous Improvement

• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, templates, and design practices.
• Support the development of internal standards related to:

• Burner Management Systems (BMS)
• Combustion Control Systems (CCS)
• SAMA Diagrams
• Process Safety Documentation

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve engineering quality, productivity, and consistency.

Knowledge and skills required for the role: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Process Automation, or related discipline).
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in good standing.
• 10+ years of experience in process controls, industrial automation, process engineering, or related industrial environments.
• Demonstrated experience developing and reviewing:

• P&IDs
• Instrument Indexes
• Control Narratives
• Functional Descriptions
• Operating Philosophies / Procedures
• Cause & Effect Matrices
• Logic Diagrams / Control Schematics
• Alarm and Interlock Philosophies

• Experience supporting multidisciplinary engineering projects from concept through commissioning.
• Strong understanding of process safety principles and industrial control systems.
• Excellent communication, troubleshooting, and customer-facing skills.

Preferred Qualifications
Direct experience with fuel-burning equipment, combustion control systems, and CSA B149.3 field approval requirements is highly desirable; however, candidates with strong process control, functional safety, industrial automation, or process safety backgrounds will also be considered.

• Experience developing engineering deliverables for fuel-burning appliances, industrial combustion systems, fired equipment, thermal processes, or burner management systems.
• Experience applying requirements contained within:
• CSA B149.3
• TSSA Fuels Safety requirements
• TSSA Field Approval processes
• NFPA 85
• NFPA 86
• ISA standards
• IEC 61511 and functional safety principles
• Experience preparing engineering documentation to support field approvals, regulatory reviews, AHJ acceptance, and code compliance.
• Experience with Burner Management Systems (BMS), Combustion Control Systems (CCS), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), PLCs, and DCS-based control architectures.
• Experience facilitating or participating in HAZOP, SIL, PHA, or other process hazard and risk assessment studies.
• Experience with boilers, process heaters, furnaces, thermal oxidizers, incinerators, kilns, dryers, flare systems, or other fuel-fired process equipment.
• Experience with hydrogen systems, renewable fuels, landfill gas, biogas, syngas, refinery gas, or other alternative fuel applications.
• Familiarity with other codes impacting the installation of Natural Gas (CSA B149.1) and Oil systems (CSA B139)

What we give YOU!

• Flexible working schedules, including hybrid remote work programs
• A competitive compensation package, with RRSP-matching
• Comprehensive benefits coverage (medical, dental, vision, EAP & on-demand virtual health care)
• A culture that promotes healthy work-life balance with above-market paid time off
• A structured training and development program and opportunities for continuous learning
• Access to Lakeside’s Mentorship Program—empowering growth and inspiring connection through shared knowledge and support
• Opportunity to participate in an award-winning wellness program!

Commitment to Diversity

Lakeside Process Controls Ltd. is committed to employment equity and welcomes diversity.  We believe strongly in celebrating the different perspectives and experiences that come along with having a diverse network of employees, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including: persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, women, and members of visible minorities.

If you require accommodations to complete an application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs.

How We Review Applications

AI tools may be used to assist in the screening of applicants for this position. Final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team.

Existing Vacancy

This posting is for an existing vacancy that our team is actively recruiting for. 

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