Principal Bulk Materials handling Engineer

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Project Overview:

Thsi role will support  number of projects underway, from early stategic study phase through project development and execution.  The area that the successful candidate will be providing overview and expertise for is in the bulk solids handling portion of Iron ore, bauxite, petroleum coke and base metals for crushing screening, conveying and stockyard operations., 

Job Summary:

In this role, you will conduct field investigations and client interviews to determine work scope and cost estimates for a project’s bulk solids handling aspects. You will lead design, development, modification, and evaluation of bulk solids handling components and processes. Your recommendations will resolve technical issues and ensure the unique and complex requirements of a project’s mechanical aspects are met. 

"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership”

Major Responsibilities:

• Plans and conducts independent scope of work and technical specifications for mechanical design and field investigations on large size projects or assignments in support of a global business unit​  
• Leads the design, development, modification and evaluation of bulk solids handling components and processes utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards and guides, and Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs)​ 
• Communicates complex technical issues and recommends solutions to upper management​ 
• Develops conceptual designs for bulk solids handling engineering projects or projects having specialized or unique requirements​ 
• Supports preparation of estimates, staffing needs and schedules​ 
• Interviews client personnel to determine their needs, develops scope for cost estimates for services and participates in proposal preparation and presentation​ 
• Prepares or oversees the preparation of discipline estimates and work plan in accordance with project scope, schedule, and budget, and supports implementation and assists with performance reporting​ 
• Interprets new or special regulations, codes, standards, criteria, and performance data​ 
• Conducts or leads special studies of new engineering methods, materials and techniques​ 
• Mentors engineering personnel by providing on-the-job training for their professional development​. Provides input to and participates in special technical educational and training programs as directed 

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 15+ years of relevant experience in the field of bulk solids handlign design and / or field implementation

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• The successful applicant will have experience with the use of a relevant software packages for conveyor , crusher and screen design and selection
• Experience with commissioning and / or maintenance of crushing, screening and ocnveying systems.  Experience in the design, construction, commissioning, operations and maintenance of stockyard and port rail mounted machiens will be well regarded.
• It is anticipated that the successful applicant will have , experience in a client facing role, has leadership experience with small to mediu sized teams and can express solutions in a clear manner.

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