Senior Mechanical and Piping Engineer

Mining Engineering Co-op Manager, McGill University. Board of Directors - Women in Mining, Canada. Recruitment Specialist, DRA Global

DRA Global Limited is an international multi‑disciplinary engineering, project delivery and operations management group, predominantly focused on the mining, minerals and metals industry.

The Group has an extensive track record spanning almost four decades across a wide range of commodities. Our teams have deep expertise in the mining, minerals and metals processing industries, as well as related non‑process infrastructure such as water and energy solutions.

DRA covers all major mining centres with offices across Africa, the Middle East, North and South America, and the Asia‑Pacific.

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer based out of our Montreal or Toronto office, working in a hybrid schedule.

This position is responsible for the engineering and discipline project design activities relating to concept, pre‑feasibility, feasibility studies, EPCM and EPC projects.

Main functions include (but not limited to):

• Design Engineering (directly or managed) for Mechanical, BMH and Piping disciplines.
• Provide the necessary documentation for SMPP (Structural, Mechanical, Piping and Platework) enquiries and manage the resulting installation contract.
• Procure Mechanical Packages (incl. BMH and Piping) Packages.
• Provide Engineering and Technical Support to the Office and Site Teams.
• Documentation and handover – ensure that all Vendor Information is Certified and that the latest Information is used for Enquiry and Construction.
• Carries out innovative detailed designs as required for specific disciplines following good engineering practices.
• Designs conveyor and piping systems in area of responsibility (checked by relevant BMH or piping technical lead).
• Ensures that discipline designs are carried out in accordance with client standards and specifications, industry standards and the relevant legislation.
• Ensures certified design information received from vendors, contractors and consultants is accurate and interfaces with other engineering disciplines.
• Ensures the effective peer review and approval of discipline design.
• Ensures continuous improvement, lessons learnt, value engineering, fit for purpose and latest technologies are implemented.
• Responsible for the engineering discipline sign off for area of responsibility.
• Interfaces with internal and external design and drafting disciplines.
• Provides discipline inputs for studies and proposals.
• Provides engineering support to the site team.

Operational Management

• Provides input into all SHE matters, actively participates, and promotes a total safety culture.
• Ensures compliance with relevant project procedures.
• Ensures that fabrication, manufacturing, and construction drawings are issued according to the project program.
• Manages the time schedule, cost, quality, risk and scope of assigned procurement packages.
• Ensures assigned packages are installed/constructed in accordance with the project & vendor specifications.
• Manages, inspects and releases the relevant items of procurement, fabrication and construction within area of discipline and responsibility.
• Participates in the Total Safety Culture of DRA and site safety requirements.
• Assists with the commissioning of the assigned packages in accordance with the project & vendor specifications.
• Ensures that reports are structured, accurate, complete and well presented.
• Displays proactive communication with project team with respect to discipline interface and problem solving.
• Manages personal and design budget work‑hours & budget as allocated per discipline/procurement package.
• Ensures suitable contract management is applied to managed procurement packages.
• Ensures adherence to proper change management procedure.

Client Relations

• Ensures that all interactions with Clients are conducted in a professional and respectful manner.
• Ensures that Clients are kept informed and updated on the technical aspects of the project.
• Liaises and co‑ordinates with the client’s discipline engineers to ensure adherence to project and client requirements and specifications.

Requirements:

• 12 years of experience within a multi‑disciplinary EPCM, with Mining & Minerals project exposure.
• Capital project experience in mining is preferred.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Registered Engineer, such as OIQ or P.Eng.

Employment type:

Permanent

We value diversity and the benefits it brings to achieving our objectives, enhancing our reputation, and attracting, engaging, and retaining talented people. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, disability, and ethnicity.

Our commitment to equal opportunities and a diverse workplace is embodied in our values of People, Safety, Trust, Integrity, Excellence, and Courage.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Business Consulting and Services

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services

Scarborough, Ontario, Canada