Contract Mechanical Engineer to execute mechanical deliverables for mining and heavy industrial projects: calculations, equipment selection and sizing, drawings review and sealing, specifications, multidisciplinary coordination, troubleshooting, cost estimating support, and client presentations. Must support site visits as required.
Position Overview
Giffen Consulting Ltd. (Giffen) is looking to hire a Mechanical Engineer (intermediate to senior level) with a mining and/or heavy industrial background on a contract basis.
About Us
Giffen is a Canadian company with offices in Vancouver, BC, and Toronto, ON. that provides fit-for-purpose engineering and project delivery solutions, specializing in the mining, utility, and heavy industrial sectors.
At Giffen, we take pride in our ability to deliver flexible strategies that are tailored to the specific needs of our clients. We value relationships above all else – within our team and with our clients. We hold our team to the highest level of accountability to ensure we provide tailored solutions to successfully execute our clients’ projects.
We believe that open communication is the key to fostering reliable and lasting relationships within our company and those with whom we conduct business.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute mechanical engineering deliverables
- Complete calculations to support project deliverables
- Select and size mechanical equipment
- Prepare or check equipment data sheets, MEL, valve lists, and line lists
- Check and seal drawing packages
- Write or review technical reports, engineering specifications, and construction specifications
- Provide project deliverables as per project schedule
- Coordinate across disciplines and departments for project implementation, design, and inspection
- Troubleshoot mechanical systems for operating mine sites and heavy industrial facilities
- Support cost estimating with reviews of project deliverable based on proposal scope
- Present project designs, concepts, and progress updates to clients and stakeholders
- Ability and willingness to travel for site visits as required
Qualifications + Experience
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited Canadian university
- Registered as a Professional Engineer in Canada
- 4+ years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer on Mining & Mineral processing, Heavy Industrial Projects
- Familiar with greenfield and brownfield mining projects
- Knowledge of ASME and CSA codes, industry standards, and regulations
- Experienced with selection and sizing for rotating equipment, pump boxes and chutes, conveyors, HVAC, and Fire protection
- Ability to present project deliverables and concepts to clients
- Excellent organizational, technical, and communication skills
- Desire and drive with a love for lifelong learning
- Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects
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