Heavy Mechanical Lead -Hydropower

Requisition : 97120

Job Category: Energy;
Engineering

Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional?

We look forward to hearing from you.

The Mechanical & Piping Group is a Hatch global practice providing Mechanical design expertise to a wide variety of Hatch's commodity-based business practices. Our capability spans through the entire project lifecycle comprising; scoping, conceptual design, pre-feasibility, feasibility studies, detailed engineering, construction support and project management.

The Group:

The group supports all of Hatch’s sectors including energy.

Our team in Fredericton is currently seeking a dedicated Senior Heavy Mechanical Engineer with gate and hoist expertise to assist project work both in the office, and in the field. The Mechanical Engineer is broadly responsible for establishing equipment/system requirements, performing functional analyses, preparing engineering calculations, technical specifications, data sheets and reports while mentoring and leading junior engineers. In addition, the incumbent is required to develop, or provide input into 3D models and 2D drawings.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the definition of heavy mechanical project scope
• Lead the Heavy Mechanical engineering team on projects and ensure delivery of project requirements as they relate to scope, cost and schedule
• Perform equipment/system condition assessments and/or analyses, establish user requirements, analyze functional and performance requirements, define design criteria, and provide input to the design team on layouts and designs (both new and refurbishments)
• Prepare engineering calculations such as hydro-mechanical gate/stoplog, guide and hoist equipment sizing, multi-girder bridge, gantry, and monorail crane capacities and design, all while ensuring that analyses satisfy user and system requirements
• Prepare technical specifications based on input received from other disciplines
• Conduct interface management between related systems and disciplines
• Manage and review engineering work packages associated with project deliverables including management of project budgets and schedule
• Prepare, review or approve technical deliverables such as equipment specifications, data sheets, calculations, etc.
• Prepare and contribute to technical memos and reports, within areas of expertise
• Provide input to engineering, operating and capital cost estimates
• Prepare, review, or approve project standard specifications and design criteria
• Provide input to 3D models and 2D mechanical drawings
• Participate in and contribute to design reviews
• Assist in the compilation and delivery of monthly engineering status reports
• Assist with technical queries raised during the construction phase
• Assist in the commissioning of systems on site as required
• Follow company standard quality procedures
• Prepare or provide input to proposals in the area of expertise

Qualifications and Experience:

• BSc/BEng in mechanical engineering
• Registration as a professional engineer in Canada
• 15 years of project engineering experience in a consulting, manufacturing, or hydroelectric utility environment.
• Experience in leading/mentoring small and large mechanical teams in multi-disciplinary projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Ability to function…