Canada, Vancouver
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: Not applicable
Education Level: Professional Bachelor
Mining
Closing: August 16, 2025

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Introduction

Our client is searching for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to 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. This is a contract position with an anticipated duration of two years (12 month initial contract).

What are you going to do 

  • 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.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or related Engineering discipline and eight years' discipline related engineering experience OR
  • Master's in Mechanical or related Engineering discipline and five 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
  • Strong analytical skills

Preferred Experience:

  • 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

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