Senior Mechanical Engineer

Introduction

Our client is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for their Vancouver Engineering office. The successful candidate will provide technical advice and guidance for all phases of assigned large/complex mechanical engineering projects and programs, ensuring the successful conclusion of all phases within an appropriate time and at appropriate cost.

Responsibilities

• Apply working knowledge of engineering principles to assigned engineering projects, using sound engineering, data measurement & collection, calculations, analysis, interpretation and problem solving.
• Review, interpret, comment and approve mechanical engineering deliverables. Review reports for mechanical design projects and provide recommendations to site team and to project consultants.
• Lead the mechanical efforts on large/complex mineral processing engineering projects, which may include the development of new or modification to existing systems and processes, including the responsibility of approving work from other engineering disciplines.
• Manage projects and serve as a mechanical subject matter expert (SME) on large/complex projects.
• Managing the mechanical discipline of an engineering consultant, construction planning and construction supervision.
• Provide guidance and counsel to the site management team on applicable processes, practices, and existing/proposed local, state and federal regulations
• Contribute to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for designated engineering areas
• Develop and/or review scopes of work, evaluate proposals, draft formalized internal requests for funding.
• May evaluate and administer contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment as approved and required.
• Evaluates and administers contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline and eight (8) years discipline related engineering experience, OR
• Master's in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline and five (5) years discipline related engineering experience
• Fluency in English
• Broad knowledge of the principles and practices of mechanical engineering
• Ability to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions
• Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written, including the ability to actively listen and to adapt behavior and communication style based upon the audience
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Skill in following safety practices, and recognizing, controlling and/or eliminating hazards Ability to build trust and credibility with employees/peers and establish common goals and expectations
• Strong analytical skills

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Professional Engineer's license
• At least 5 years of work experience in EPCM consultant office
• Experience working on the Owner's team in the EPCM consultant office will be considered as an asset
• Proficiency in the design, analysis and installation of mineral processing plants and associated supporting infrastructure
• Proven experience evaluating and selecting mechanical equipment for mineral processing plants proposed by equipment suppliers