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If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

Our purpose and beliefs:

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG

We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY

We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE

We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us: https://kentplc.com/who-we-are/purpose-beliefs

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

About the job:

Kent has a Process Safety Engineering Co-op opportunity for the Winter 2024 term in our Calgary, Alberta office. Kent has adopted a hybrid working arrangement which will require both remote and in person work.

As part of a leading consultancy, the candidate will participate in delivery of Process Safety consultancy services across a wide range of clients within high hazard industries such as Oil & Gas, Low Carbon and Renewables industries.

Your responsibilities:

• As a Process Safety Engineering Intern, the candidate will be involved in a variety of exciting work assignments, which could include:Working as part of a Process Safety consulting team, responsible for delivering a variety of process safety studies:
  • Preparation, scribing and supporting the facilitation of Process Hazard Analyses such as HAZOP, SILA, LOPA and Bow Ties.
  • Consequence analysis through the modelling of Fire and Explosion scenarios.
  • Data analysis, tool utilization and technical reporting for Facility Siting Studies and Quantitative Risk Assessments.
• Developing technical skills and competence in risk identification, risk assessment and risk management methodologies in accordance with relevant industry codes and standards.
• Supporting Senior and Principal Process Safety Consultants in project work and ongoing client consultancy activities such as project management and results presentation.

This position is designed to provide students with real work experience, offering an opportunity to learn how to deliver highly professional services tailored to meet the technical competency expectations of Kent and its clients.

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:

• The candidate will be working towards an undergraduate degree in chemical, mechanical, environmental or petroleum engineering and will have preferably completed a minimum of 3 years in good standing. The ideal candidate will have:
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Attention to detail and thorough self-checking mentality.
• A co-operative and helpful attitude toward both colleagues and clients.
• A strong drive and willingness to learn from colleagues and clients.
• A self-starter with ability to work under minimal supervision while taking direction from experienced engineers.
• Adaptable to changing working hour requirements as needed to accommodate project work and client needs in other time zones.

Additional Desirable Skills:

• Familiarity with high hazard industries and process safety definitions and processes.
• Ability to read and understand process drawings including P&IDs and PFDs.
• Interest in tool development and process optimization through programming applications (e.g., VBA, Python, Matlab).
• Ambitions to acquire Professional Engineering license.

Internship Arrangements:

• Flexible length, start date and end date.
• Flexible working options, balancing office, and home locations.
• The student will be responsible for their own transportation and housing in Calgary, Alberta.

Please note a cover letter attached to your application is needed.