What is the role of a Biomedical Engineer?
Biomedical engineers play an instrumental role in ensuring the safety and effectiveness of medical equipment, devices, and systems. They are responsible for designing, testing, and maintaining medical technology, as well as collaborating with healthcare professionals to address specific needs and challenges. Their expertise is essential in advancing medical technology while adhering to strict safety regulations and industry standards.
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Electrical Engineer
Location: Newburgh
Branche: Mining
Expertise: Production & Manufacturing
Experience: 3 years
As an Electrical Engineer you will be providing support to production, maintenance and engineering in this critical role. You will be responsible for electrical systems integrated with manufacturing and equipment in this production facility. Duties: Provide support for process improvements and new electrical systems in line with business plan. Coordinate all phases of assigned electrical engineering projects from concept, development, specifications, bids, design, manufacturing, equipment, commissioning through project closure. Assist production and maintenance with equipment and process issues. Problem solve and provide root cause analysis for long-term improvements of equipment and processes. Lead and participate in process improvements with multi-disciplined technical teams, maintenance and production. Mentor employees to increase their knowledge of equipment and processes.
Project Engineer
Location: Denver
Branche: Mining
Expertise: Planning & Testing
Experience: 3 years
If not local, this can be a 4x1 rotational position with 4 weeks working at site. Hired candidate will provide technical expertise, guidance and leadership for a variety of designated engineering projects and programs at assigned project under general supervision. The position will support the Tailing Storage Facility (TSF) Engineering Manager and a project team to manage the consultant developing the TSF detailed engineering phase and the engineering field support. Essential Functions: Reviews, investigates and develops appropriate recommendations regarding assigned engineering projects. Serves as technical expert on a wide range of small to medium site construction, expansion or modification projects. Evaluates and administers contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment. Provides guidance and counsel to the site management team on applicable processes, practices, and existing/proposed local, state and federal regulations. May contribute to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for designated engineering areas. May represent the site on company sponsored steering teams, such as PDMC Mill Operations, Refinery Operations, etc. Performs other duties as required. Job Scope Nature of work: Works on moderately complex issues, implements solutions through individual effort but may delegate more routine tasks to others. Level of interaction: Collaborates mostly with peers in the same functional area, and/or department and has moderate external interaction. Autonomy/decision making: Works under frequent supervision and has limited latitude to set objectives, priorities and timelines impacting the individual assigned area of work. Budgetary responsibility: Assists with budget preparation and monitoring. Managerial responsibility: Does not manage people, function, projects or programs.
Project Engineer
Location: Bagdad
Branche: Mining
Expertise: Quality Management
Experience: 2 years
Reviews, investigates, and develops appropriate recommendations regarding assigned engineering projects. Serves as technical expert on a wide range of small to medium site construction, expansion, or modification projects. Evaluates and administers contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment. Provides guidance and counsel to the site management team on applicable processes, practices, and existing/proposed local, state, and federal regulations. May contribute to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for designated engineering areas. May represent the site on company sponsored steering teams, such as PDMC Mill Operations, Refinery Operations, etc. Performs other duties as required.
Principal Process Engineer III
Location: Houston, TX
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: Production & Manufacturing
Experience: 5 years
As a Process Engineer, you'll be responsible for providing process engineering support to the International Operations facilities. Provide technical leadership in process engineering across topsides equipment, subsea flowline and onshore storage and offtake equipment to the operations and maintenance teams. Foster effective relationships with both office and site-based teams. Subsea flowline and topsides equipment process engineering support to Operations Develop process solutions to ensure safe and reliable operations which may include additional new or temporary equipment. Lead or participate as a member of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) teams as required. Manage the design, detailed engineering, and work management planning of facilities process modifications using an MOC process. Participate in HAZOPs, HAZIDs, LOPAs, other risk assessments and Design Reviews. Provides governance and oversight to ensure engineering practices are carried out in accordance with the required technical standards, processes, and procedures while operating in compliance with local regulations and corporate standards. Own and continually improve the process surveillance tools and KPIs across the operated facilities.
Senior Instrument and Controls Engineer
Location: Phoenix
Branche: Mining
Expertise: Controlling
Experience: 3 years
This position will be located in Phoenix, Arizona on a hybrid schedule which requires virtual collaboration as well as attending in-person meetings in Phoenix or at one of our site locations. Amenities at the office include a working café, phone booths and meeting rooms with technology tools for virtual and in-person collaboration. In-person attendance may vary based on the position and department requirements. Duties: Review, investigate and develop appropriate recommendations regarding Instrumentation and Control Systems during the various stages of a project such as: Feasibility Study, Basic Engineering and Detailed Engineering Provide technical expertise and guidance to project teams, resolving technical issues/conflicts and ensuring adherence to project timelines and specifications Supports risk assessments, including PHA/HAZOP,LOPA/SIL assessment and SIL verification and review the safety requirement specifications (SRS) Use of technical judgment in making selections and adaption of engineering alternatives during various stages of project implementation Support the company during the development/preparation of company of company discipline (instrumentation and controls) specification standards Develop both conceptual and detailed Instrumentation and Controls requirements including Instrumentation selection and guidelines to meet project requirements Work with the project team, during various optimization efforts during various stages of project implementation Implement and monitor performance indicators, metrics for measurement of Instrumentation and Controls progress/schedule during various stages of project implementation Prepare weekly/monthly reports to communicate project status and outcomes to stakeholders Collaborate with other disciplines, departments, and company installations/sites to provide technical support and recommendations during various stages of project implementation Ensure compliance with relevant industry codes, standards, regulations, and safety guidelines (e.g., ASME, API, ISO, IEC, ISA) various stages of project implementation Proficiency of Smart-Plant Instrumentation Instrument database Generate and review technical reports, specifications, and data sheets to support project implementation Interpreting P&I Drawings, review/checking loop diagrams, schematics, or other field instrumentation drawings
I&E Field Construction Engineer
Location: Houston, TX
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: Quality Management
Experience: 4 years
As an I&E Engineer, you'll be a key technical presence in the field, overseeing the safe, compliant execution of Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) installation, including medium/high voltage loop testing, by the EPC contractor. Supervise E&I field activities, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule compliance. Perform field walks, JSA reviews, attend toolbox meetings, and enforce safety protocols. Verify contractor qualifications, review procedures, monitor installation, and validate punch items. Review and coordinate system turnover packages and drawings. Respond to technical queries and interface with internal and external stakeholders. Support Commissioning and Start-up efforts per turnover and testing plans. Inspect and verify material storage, preservation, and installation compliance. Provide regular progress reports and participate in construction meetings.
Engineering Manager (Tailings, Crushed Leach & Water)
Location: Phoenix
Branche: Mining
Expertise: Quality Management
Experience: 5 years
Achieve consistency in good practice among site Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs), Crushed Leach (CL), and/or Water Dams (WD) through cross-functional engagement; by providing leadership; by recommending improvements to processes and systems; and through participation in strategic planning. Act as Responsible Tailings Facility Engineer (RTFE) for assigned complex TSF(s). Provide subject matter expertise to support and continuously improve the framework for sustaining stewardship, stability, and risk management for tailings, crushed leach, and/or water dams. Manage and review Engineering designs and construction plans for crushed leach pads, dams, levees, and foundations company-wide and ensure optimization of projects. Serve as technical advisor on geotechnical infrastructure projects and as company resource for geotechnical information and analysis. Responsible for the scope of work and budget requirements for the tailing's facility, including risk management. Responsible for the implementation of the design. Responsible for the establishment of a change management system. Responsible to deliver required documentation. Interfaces routinely with site leadership and Accountable Executive. Lead a team of engineers to support operating site efforts and initiatives related to tailings facility management/engineering. Scope and supervise analysis and engineering projects related to tailings facility management practices ad special projects. Mentor and develop junior staff in the completion of these projects.
Chief Engineer (Tailings, Crushed Leach & Water)
Location: Silver City
Branche: Mining
Expertise: Quality Management
Experience: 4 years
Supervise, provide guidance, mentorship, leadership, and technical expertise; organize resources, and evaluate performance relative to established systems. Act as Responsible Tailings Facility Engineer (RTFE) for assigned TSF(s). Provide subject matter expertise in a relevant discipline to support and continuously improve the framework for sustaining stewardship, stability, and risk management for FCX tailings, crushed leach, and/or water dams. Serve as resource for Geotechnical and Hydrological information and analysis. Serves as RTFE for assigned TSF(s) and is responsible for the integrity of the TSF(s). Responsible for the scope of work and budget requirements for the tailing's facility, including risk management. Responsible for liaising with the EoR, operations, planning, regulatory affairs, social performance, and environment teams. Responsible for the implementation of the design. Responsible for the establishment of a change management system.
Project Planner - Hybrid
Location: Phoenix
Branche: Mining
Expertise: Planning & Testing
Experience: 4 years
This contract position will work both from home and on-site with regular visits to the Arizona sites, including Phoenix, Morenci and Sierrita. Prefer someone local to Arizona. While a hybrid rotation is intended, more time will need to spent on these sites at the beginning (possibly 2/3 full std rotations), until fully up to speed with the sites/projects, our systems and processes About the Role Manages and oversees scheduling function within project controls functional area for moderate to high-risk capital engineering and construction projects. Responsible for project planning and scheduling, monitoring, progress measurement, risk management and reporting. Manages planning team members reporting to the Project Controls Manager. Participates in establishing operating policies to mitigate risk. Provides guidance and consultation for project team members. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Duties: Guide and direct resolution of project difficulties and complex project control issues. Strong analytical skills required to review all project controls information and ensure accuracy as well as identify issues, concerns, and potential mitigations Interact with the Project Management team and corporate team in the development of the project schedule and participate in regular project meetings. Gather information, conduct analysis, and prepare reports and presentations of information to communicate potential issues and concerns as needed on the project. Integrate multiple schedules into a master project schedule. Identify, determine, and communicate design changes, scope changes, schedule slippages and potential impacts and participate in the identification of mitigations. Ensure trends of cost and schedule are identified, well documented and ensure the change management process is followed and communicate and suggest corrective actions Coordinate with cross functional team in project setting, ensure project controls team members are interfacing with engineering, procurement, contracts and construction on concepts and relationships to the scope of work. Manage project baseline process for schedule and participate in progress measurement as well as forecasting of final schedule throughout the project. Ensure all planning is conducted in accordance with company standards and procedures and that schedule version control processes, policies, and procedures are followed. Analyze critical path and constraints to determine effect of changes to schedule and recommend mitigations and potential workarounds Participate in risk management; this includes identification, documentation, mitigation and tracking of potential risks on the project. In addition, determine potential schedule/progress impacts of potential risks as they are identified Mentor and lead other project planner/scheduling members, ensure project planning team is staffed appropriately, conduct regular staff performance reviews, and manage any staffing issues that may arise Conduct analysis to determine alternative courses of action or recovery on slippages identified in schedule
Planner/Scheduler
Location: Safford
Branche: Mining
Expertise: Planning & Testing
Experience: 5 years
This contract position will work initially WFH, with business trips to site, then mobilizing to site at some stage during the project (on 4 x 1 rotation with applicable terms) in Safford, Arizona. Prefer local candidate, however, will provide accommodation with a 4-week on-site/1-week WFH rotational schedule. Travel accommodation, housing, transportation, and a monthly stipend will be included. Schedule: 4 weeks working at site, 1 week off at home. If the project workload supports working from home during the "off" week, it must be with manager approval. About the Role Manages and oversees scheduling function within project controls functional area for moderate to high-risk capital engineering and construction projects. Responsible for project planning and scheduling, monitoring, progress measurement, risk management and reporting. Manages planning team members reporting to the Project Controls Manager. Participates in establishing operating policies to mitigate risk. Provides guidance and consultation for project team members. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Duties: Guide and direct resolution of project difficulties and complex project control issues. Strong analytical skills required to review all project controls information and ensure accuracy as well as identify issues, concerns, and potential mitigations Interact with the Project Management team and corporate team in the development of the project schedule and participate in regular project meetings. Gather information, conduct analysis, and prepare reports and presentations of information to communicate potential issues and concerns as needed on the project. Integrate multiple schedules into a master project schedule. Identify, determine, and communicate design changes, scope changes, schedule slippages and potential impacts and participate in the identification of mitigations. Ensure trends of cost and schedule are identified, well documented and ensure the change management process is followed and communicate and suggest corrective actions Coordinate with cross functional team in project setting, ensure project controls team members are interfacing with engineering, procurement, contracts and construction on concepts and relationships to the scope of work. Manage project baseline process for schedule and participate in progress measurement as well as forecasting of final schedule throughout the project. Ensure all planning is conducted in accordance with company standards and procedures and that schedule version control processes, policies, and procedures are followed. Analyze critical path and constraints to determine effect of changes to schedule and recommend mitigations and potential workarounds Participate in risk management; this includes identification, documentation, mitigation and tracking of potential risks on the project. In addition, determine potential schedule/progress impacts of potential risks as they are identified Mentor and lead other project planner/scheduling members, ensure project planning team is staffed appropriately, conduct regular staff performance reviews, and manage any staffing issues that may arise Conduct analysis to determine alternative courses of action or recovery on slippages identified in schedule
What do Biomedical Engineers do?
Biomedical engineers are tasked with various critical responsibilities. They analyze and assess medical equipment and devices to ensure their compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements. They collaborate with healthcare providers and other stakeholders to understand their needs and design innovative solutions that enhance patient care and safety.
Biomedical engineers also conduct extensive testing and validation of medical technology to ensure its reliability and accuracy. They troubleshoot and address any issues that arise during testing, making necessary improvements and adjustments to meet the highest safety and quality standards.
In addition, in this role biomedical engineers often need to train other personnel on using equipment safely, conduct research on biological processes, and write reports on protocols and standards.
What are the required skills for a Biomedical Engineer?
To excel in the role of a biomedical engineer, individuals must possess a comprehensive skillset. Strong problem-solving abilities are essential for addressing complex technical challenges. Effective communication skills are necessary for collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, including healthcare professionals, researchers, and technicians.
Moreover, biomedical engineers should have a deep understanding of medical device regulations and compliance procedures to ensure that the technology they develop meets all safety and legal requirements. Analytical skills are crucial for conducting thorough risk assessments and validation tests.
Where do Biomedical Engineers work?
Biomedical engineers find employment opportunities in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, research institutions, medical device manufacturers, and pharmaceutical companies. They may also work with government agencies and organizations dedicated to advancing healthcare technology and improving patient outcomes.
Common Biomedical Engineer responsibilities
- Design, develop, and test medical equipment and devices, ensuring they meet safety standards and regulatory guidelines;
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to understand their needs and requirements, incorporating them into the design process;
- Conduct extensive testing and validation of medical technology, making improvements to enhance safety and efficiency;
- Stay updated with industry advancements and regulations, integrating the latest practices;
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues to maintain the reliability and functionality of medical technology;
- Ensure compliance with relevant safety regulations and industry standards throughout the project lifecycle;
- Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to foster collaboration and achieve project objectives;
- Analyze and assess potential risks associated with medical devices, implementing preventive measures to enhance patient safety;
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize the performance of medical equipment and devices;
- Keep detailed records of design, testing, and validation processes, adhering to documentation standards;
- Support the implementation of new medical technologies in healthcare facilities through training and education.
Qualifications for Biomedical Engineers
To become a biomedical engineer, candidates should possess at least a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering or a related field. Additional certifications in medical device regulations or quality management are advantageous.
Other essential qualifications include:
- 2-4+ years of experience in biomedical engineering or healthcare-related projects;
- Strong knowledge of medical device regulations and safety standards;
- Proficiency in conducting testing and validation procedures for medical technology;
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills;
- Effective verbal and written communication abilities;
- Familiarity with medical terminology and healthcare practices;
- Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams;
- Dedication to ensuring patient safety and improving healthcare outcomes through innovative technology.
