Senior Mechanical Engineer - Core Group Resources

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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Engineering Project Leader to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for contributing to and/or leading a team in the development of all phases of design, re-design, systems failure analysis and prevention, and other design functions within specified time and cost constraints.

Senior Mechanical Engineer Responsibilities

• Contribute and/or lead a team to develop all phases of design, re-design, systems failure analysis and prevention or other design functions within an appropriate time and cost.
• Lead projects and serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on large/complex mine site Engineering projects, which may include the development of new or modification to existing systems and processes, including the responsibility of approving work from other Engineering disciplines
• Provide support to maintenance department by leading a Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) program
• Serve as Project Engineering Leader to develop and author Engineering reports such as concept design, feasibility studies, alternative analysis, failure analysis and prevention, safe work practice, procedural manuals and final design documents
• Develop and evaluate AFEs (Authorization for Expenditure) for capital funding requirements
• Evaluate and administer contracts, provisions of services and equipment, perform strategic planning and budgeting
• Perform planning, scheduling and economic analysis
• May supervise front/line or technical employees
• Use design computer software such as AutoCAD, SAP, Microsoft Project and Pipe2010
• Evaluate and implement new methods and techniques for operational improvement and benchmark other operations for continuous improvement alternatives
• Perform other duties as required

Senior Mechanical Engineer Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline?and?five (5) years of related experience in Engineering in a mine or industrial environment pertaining to equipment modifications and retro-fits,?OR
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline?and?three (3) years of related experience in Engineering in a mine or industrial environment pertaining to equipment modifications and retro-fits
• Recent hands-on experience using the principles and practices of Mechanical Engineering at a mine or industrial site in two (2) of the following areas:
  • Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) to include vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound and infrared technology
  • Oil analysis for systems management
  • Leading Engineering and Construction activities for development projects
  • Implementing and managing maintenance improvement plans based on data analysis
• Broad knowledge of the principles and practices of Mechanical Engineering
• Ability to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions
• Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written, including the ability to actively listen and to adapt behavior and communication style based upon the audience
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Skill in following safety practices, and recognizing, controlling and/or eliminating hazards
• Ability to build trust and credibility with employees/peers and establish common goals and expectations

Senior Mechanical EngineerPreferred Position Requirements

• 3 years (+) of maintenance experience in smelting, chemical manufacturing/mining and/or processing industry environment.
• Experience with large rotating equipment including knowledge of bearings, seals, lubrication and gearboxes
• Strong understanding on all RCM discipline ( Vibration Analysis, Machinery Lubrication, Thermography, Nondestructive Testing and Ultrasound).
• Experience in industrial project management
• Experience with project commissioning
• Experience in procurement as well as factory accepted testing
• Experience in supervising contractors
• Experience with detailed scope writing
• Experience with forecasting
• Strong experience with PowerPoint, Word, and Excel