Senior Mechanical Engineer

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Project Overview:

Job Summary:

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

Major Responsibilities:

• Evaluating, selecting, and applying standard mechanical engineering methods, techniques, procedures and criteria for a small size project or assignment in support of a global business unit​or staff group to include the preparation of original designs layouts, details, drawings and specifications.​ 
• Designing, developing, modifying, and evaluating mechanical components and processes utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards and guides, and Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs)​ 
• Preparing or assisting in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports or proposals​ 
• Coordinating mechanical engineering efforts in assigned areas with specialty groups, engineering disciplines, the client, vendor, contractors, construction and other functional groups​ 
• When delegated, providing guidance to other mechanical engineering personnel for specific tasks or projects​ 
• Providing technical assistance to other mechanical personnel and will interact with project functions, the customer, and regulatory agency personnel in the resolution of complex regulatory issues​ 
• Providing assistance to project and construction management in identifying and complying with project mechanical requirements and in addressing issues as they arise during project execution​ 
• Mentoring and assisting more junior mechanical team members​ 
• Completing mechanical documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance​ 
• Selecting components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability​ 

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10  years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of dry and wet area equipment applied in projects and equipment required in mining industry processes (mandatory).
• On-the-ground experience in the mining industry (valued).
• Knowledge of design and calculation of material handling equipment in concentrator plants (desirable).
• Knowledge of the development and analysis of calculations of water networks and pulps (mandatory).
• Knowledge of calculation development for air networks, air conditioning and fire protection systems (desirable).
• Candidate must effectively apply knowledge and technical skills to solve a variety of problems, complete tasks/assignments and provide guidance and advice.
• Candidate must have sufficient experience and skills to act with considerable professional autonomy.
• Flexibility and enthusiasm for individual and team tasks.
• Advanced intermediate level of oral and written English (will be valued).
• Demonstrated skills in oral and written communication.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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