Peter Lucas Project Management invests in people and community to provide gold-standard project delivery. We are currently looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team.
At Peter Lucas we offer a variety of work, professional development, and learning opportunities that come from working on diverse projects in the mining, energy, and heavy industrial sectors. Our dynamic environment, filled with high-achieving professionals, enables our staff to take on incredible opportunities, gain mentorship from a diverse group of colleagues, and succeed in their careers.
The successful candidates will support a diverse portfolio of capital and operating projects, contributing throughout the full project lifecycle from conceptual design and engineering through procurement, construction and commissioning.
This is a site-based opportunity at a remote northern mining operation, working on a 14 days on / 14 days off rotation .
What You’ll Do
• Perform conceptual and detailed mechanical engineering design activities.
• Prepare equipment specifications, data sheets and tender documents for equipment procurement.
• Support procurement and expediting activities to facilitate project installation and construction.
• Ensure mechanical and piping systems meet technical specifications, applicable industry and internal standards, regulatory requirements and QA/QC requirements.
• Support small multidisciplinary projects from conceptual design through detailed engineering, construction and commissioning.
• Coordinate technical information requests during fabrication and construction.
• Participate in shop and site visits as required to verify approved designs, quality, code compliance and project schedules.
• Provide project management and supervision of contractors at site.
• Work closely with other departments and project team members to support successful project execution.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Engineering Supervisor.
Flights: Flights are provided from designated travel hubs including Saskatoon, Prince Albert, La Ronge, Buffalo Narrows, Stony Rapids, Wollaston Post, Fond du Lac and Points North. Room and board are provided while onsite.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGS.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical systems analysis, design and construction.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of:
• ASME B31.3
• ASME BPVC Section VIII
• API 650
• Strong understanding of process, chemical and slurry conveyance piping.
• Experience with vessel and tank design.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical process equipment selection, including pumps, compressors and heat exchangers.
• Experience working within medium to large-scale mining and mineral processing organizations is considered an asset.
• Experience with process instrumentation sizing and specification is considered an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships across departments.