Mechanical Engineer
BESTECH is an innovative multi-disciplinary engineering services firm with over 25 years of proven success across many engineering disciplines. Operating at over 100 employees strong, we know that our value comes from our incredible team. We pride ourselves on being a Partner of Choice, not just to our clients but to our community and our employees.
This means ensuring not only that we are a company that clients want to work with but that we are a company our team would continue to choose to work for. As part of this promise, we are committed to prioritizing employees, maintaining open communications, and consistently improving and growing.
What Matters Here
At BESTECH, we invite you to be part of an environment that ensures that the time you spend with us during the week is not only safe and inclusive but also vibrantly supportive, intellectually challenging, and genuinely fun.
Join us and become more than a coworker; be a teammate.
Your voice will be heard, and your contributions celebrated as we work together, drawing on collective insights to thrive. Embrace the opportunity to grow with us, staying ahead of industry trends and custom solutions.
As part of the BESTECH team, you will be instrumental in ensuring that we achieve operational excellence, solve challenges creatively, and collaborate with a diverse team.
Whether you want to learn from the best, build up the next generation, or just do what you love with an amazing group of people around you, BESTECH is the place for you.
Job summary
Reporting to the Manager of Mechanical Engineering Services, you will be responsible for executing, coordinating, and expediting a succession of different engineering activities, to support capital project requirements and produce project documents and drawings with a high level of quality and accuracy.
Your key accountabilities
- Execute the design and analysis of mechanical systems including, but not limited to, underground and surface mining infrastructure, pumping and piping systems, HVAC systems, industrial mechanical systems, and specification of various types of mechanical equipment.
- Develop mechanical engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
- Collaborate with other engineers, designers and project stakeholders to develop comprehensive mechanical design solutions that meet project requirements and objectives.
- Conduct site visits and inspections to assess existing mechanical systems, identify potential issues, and provide recommendations for remedial action.
- Participate in project meetings, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to address technical challenges.
- Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in mechanical engineering practices, applying them to enhance project efficiency and innovation.
- Assist in the preparation of project proposals, including scope definition and cost estimation, to secure new business opportunities.
- Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement within the engineering team, promoting best practices and adherence to industry standards.
Qualifications
- Degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
- Professional engineering license in Ontario (P.Eng).
- Minimum of 6 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience.
- Good knowledge of engineering standards, codes, and guidelines with strong industrial experience.
- Experience in engineering design for surface and underground mining operations is an asset.
- Experience in engineering design for industrial surface plants is an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to collect and compile operational data and prepare scopes of work, estimates, schedules, budgets, specifications, and reports.
- Ability to prepare and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, layouts, and other visual aids.
- Extensive computer knowledge in industry applications, including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, AutoCAD and MicroStation.
- Ability to work within a large range of project sizes, including adhering to project budgets and schedules.
- Able to ensure that all designs will maintain a safe operating environment.
- Knowledge and experience in the following areas is considered an asset:
- Pumping systems
- ASME B31 pressure piping systems
- Underground dewatering systems
- Underground mine infrastructure
- Industrial HVAC
- Conveyor and material handling systems
- Compressed air systems
- Dust collection systems
- Hazardous piping systems (oxygen, acid, SO2, etc.)
- Fire protection systems
- Plant3D
- Other industrial mechanical systems
- Construction support and on-site commissioning
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with exceptional report writing skills.
- Effectively liaise with other engineers, specialists, EITs, designers and project managers to ensure client needs are met.
- Able to work independently and in a team environment to meet tight deadlines.
- Willingness to travel, if required, and attend meetings and field visits on client sites.
- Interested in a supportive, engaging consulting engineering culture. Stay updated with industry trends, regulations, and emerging technologies related to mechanical engineering.
- Valid driver’s licence with access to a personal vehicle is required.
Type or Salary Range
Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours/week)
We offer a competitive salary that is commensurate with your unique combination of experience and industry knowledge. Beyond the monetary compensation, we provide a robust package of employee benefits, which you can explore in detail on our website.
We recognize that individual growth is the cornerstone of our success.
We are committed to providing comprehensive internal training and mentorship programs designed to empower you to expand your skill set, increase your industry expertise, and advance your career with us.
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BESTECH Canada Limited offers a competitive salary and benefits package. We are proud of and continuously strive to improve our employee culture and value an equitable and balanced life/work approach.
We invite applications from all qualified individuals and are committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. BESTECH offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout its recruitment processes.
If you require accommodation during the recruitment process or require an accessible version of our career posting, please contact Human Resources at (705) 675-7720. All responses are appreciated and will be handled with strict confidence.
Please be advised that only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted, and candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
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