Description
-liaison with EPCM company performing design/
construction of solution potash mine/millcomplex
-managing mechanical design/plant layout & reviewing/recommending features that maximize safety/maintainability/reliability
liaison with plant/mine engineers on plant/brinefield equipment to optomize successful/reliable operations, including field travel to analyze/review equipment issues
-understanding/leading anti-corrosion/wear prevention efforts
-planning/developing future expansion phases & co-product plant processes and analyzing/developing future energy systems including cogeneration & energy management
-supervising mechanical engineers/technologists in completion of requires studies, analyses, designs, equipment selection
-assisting in the group development of the Plant Maintenance Program & Safety Management System
-preparing reports & assisting upper management in all other required business areas
Qualifications:
-Degree in Mechanical Engineering & eligible to register with APEGS
-10-15 year's experience (with 5 years potash)
-eligible for work in Canada and travel to U.S. & Germany to review work done by consultants & perform equipment review/inspection with vendors
-experience in salt processing, particularly potash
-experience in mechanical design/project management in chemical/mining industry
-supervisory experience over process engineers, metallurgists and technologists
Knowledge/experience with effective plant maintenance/safety management systems
-Proficiency in English & strong communication skills
Skills and Abilities
Work Setting
- Manufacturing or processing industry
Transportation/Travel Information
- Willing to travel internationally
- Travel expenses paid by employer
- Willing to travel
Essential Skills
- Significant use of memory
- Continuous learning
- Computer use
- Finding information
- Job task planning and organizing
- Critical thinking
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Working with others
- Oral communication
- Writing
- Numeracy
- Document use
- Reading text
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Attention to detail
- Tight deadlines
- Work under pressure
- Fast-paced environment
Computer and Technology Knowledge
- Office Suites
- Internet
Project and Personnel Management Skills
- Preparing or evaluating technical proposals
- Supervise other technical personnel
Work Experience
- Installation, maintenance and inspection of equipment or facilities
- Operations or production
Specific Skills
- Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems
- Develop maintenance standards, schedules and programs
- Supervise and inspect the installation of mechanical systems
- Analyze dynamics and vibrations of mechanical systems and structures
- Design power plants, machines and equipment
- Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation and performance of mechanisms, components and systems
Area Of Specialization
- Materials handling
- Rotating equipment tools
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Licensing by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers
%20Senior/Intermediate Mechanical Engineer)
