Description:
We are currently seeking a qualified Piping Engineering Lead to join our Mining & Metals team, based out of either Toronto, ON., Calgary, AB., Edmonton, AB. or Saskatoon, SK. The purpose of this role is to lead the Piping Design & Engineering discipline, supervising the conceptualization and design of both the plants (and related infrastructure) and the piping systems, in addition to the implementation of said design in the field, in coordination with the project managers, other engineering disciplines and multifunctional teams, complying with the defined standards, in order to offer efficient, profitable and sustainable engineering solutions and contribute to the achievement of the goals and objectives of the project.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Supervise: the development and conceptualization of plant designs and the design and engineering of piping systems, (including the selection of materials, sizing and routing), through the evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of techniques, procedures, tools, standards and engineering criteria, to promote excellence and innovation.
- Planning and Management: Create and maintain project schedules, budgets and resource allocation, to ensure timely and cost- effective delivery of projects.
- Cross-functional teams: coordinate and collaborate with the process engineers, to integrate the piping systems with the general processes of the plant.
- Continuous improvement: evaluate and optimize plant designs, to maximize efficiency, safety and operational performance.
- Technical Inspections: Participate in design reviews and inspections to anticipate, identify and/or rectify possible problems or deviations in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with industry standards (codes and regulations), safety guidelines and specifications agreed with the client.
- Safety: Implement and enforce best practices for safety protocols, risk assessment and hazard identification within the team.
- Positioning in the industry: actively participating and leading external technical and professional societies and integrating technical code committees.
Qualifications
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field or in lieu of degree a Technical College Diploma and 15 years related Plant Layout & Piping design experience.
- At least 15 years, in practical plant design, pipeline engineering and project management in Mining & Metals or similar plants with a strong background in the conceptual layout of Mining facilities.
- In leading and guiding a team effectively, with an emphasis on continuous improvement, team building and the ability to cope with conflicting deadlines and competing priorities