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Laporte Consultants

Engineering design for pharma and agrifood

Ingénieur.e en réfrigération

Thermal & Fluids EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCanadaNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree in chemical or mechanical engineering, or relevant qualifications in a related field.
  • Membership in a Canadian provincial engineering association as a licensed engineer (ing. or P.Eng.) or engineering-in-training candidate (CPI or EIT), such as OIQ, PEO, APEGA, or EGBC.
  • At least 2 years of experience in process safety, the chemical process industry, or industrial refrigeration.
  • Participation in hazard analysis sessions (HAZOP, LOPA, or What-If) as a scribe, participant, or facilitator.
  • Knowledge of ammonia and CO₂ refrigeration systems.
  • Knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including CSA B52, IIAR, ASHRAE 15, ASME B31.5/B31.3, and CSA Z767.
  • Ability to read and interpret process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
  • Strong technical writing skills and attention to detail.
  • Interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, proficiency with the Microsoft suite, and familiarity with AI tools such as Claude Code and Copilot.
  • Ability to travel to client sites in Canada, the United States, and internationally.
  • Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and facilitate process hazard analyses (PHAs) for refrigeration processes, including HAZOP, What-If, checklist, bow-tie, LOPA, and other hazard-identification methods.
  • Review process safety information, including process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), equipment datasheets, and control and protection systems, to interpret designs and define analysis nodes.
  • Prepare and schedule PHA tools such as PHA-Pro or equivalent before sessions, and accurately record technical and design discussions during studies.
  • Write clear technical PHA reports, structure risk-analysis data, and follow the risk-classification philosophy.
  • Support the development, revision, and auditing of client process safety management (PSM) programs, including CSA Z767, provincial boiler and pressure-equipment safety authority regulations, and provincial occupational health and safety requirements.
  • Learn methods and tools for indoor and outdoor dispersion analyses and other general hazard and risk assessments.
  • Contribute to ammonia safety deliverables, including relief-system design, machinery-room ventilation calculations, and system inventory-vessel sizing calculations.
  • Inspect refrigeration systems at client sites, verify P&IDs in the field, and conduct safety and standards-compliance audits.
  • Draft, format, and review specifications, proposals, reports, templates, and other project documents needed to meet project objectives and requirements.
  • Perform mass and energy balance calculations and related technical analyses for refrigeration systems and associated process systems.
  • Participate in developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and operator training materials.
  • Organize and maintain project files.
  • Provide technical support and build relationships with new and existing clients.
  • Collaborate with internal and external team members to ensure project success.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of PHA software such as PHA-Pro and PHAWorks, process simulation tools, and AutoCAD, Revit, or Plant 3D.

About the Company

Laporte Consultants

Engineering design for pharma and agrifood

Laporte Consultants is an engineering firm with more than 340 employees that specializes in process, building, and utility design for the Pharmaceutical, Agrifood, and Bioindustrial sectors. It serves clients globally with offices in Canada, the United States, France, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Belgium, emphasizing long-term relationships as a preferred partner. The company delivers engineering services across project lifecycles—from understanding client needs and regulatory requirements to designing, coordinating, implementing, and supporting process systems, facilities, and utilities with multidisciplinary teams. Its broad geographic reach combined with sector-specific expertise helps it stay aligned with client goals and become a trusted, ongoing collaborator.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
1999

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