Consultant Engineer Boiler & Machinery

Overview

Join our Vancouver Engineering team now as a Consultant Engineer - Boiler and Machinery.

Established nearly two centuries ago, FM is a leading mutual insurance company whose capital, scientific research capability and engineering expertise are solely dedicated to property risk management and the resilience of its policyholder-owners. These owners, who share the belief that the majority of property loss is preventable, represent many of the world’s largest organizations, including one of every four Fortune 500 companies.

They work with FM to better understand the hazards that can impact their business continuity to make cost-effective risk management decisions, combining property loss prevention with insurance protection.

• The Consultant Engineer identifies and evaluates hazards associated with boilers, machinery and equipment while consulting with clients in Canada. During on-site client visits, he or she performs machinery risk assessments to evaluate risks to boilers, pressure vessels, turbines and other capital machinery, as well as electrical equipment and utilities to provide consultative recommendations to help minimize risks from associated equipment. Additionally, he or she may also perform in-service jurisdictional inspections of boilers and pressure vessels.
• The candidate will be working with minimal supervision, conducting office responsibilities from a home office, working independently as well as being a member of a team.
• This is a field-based role and will require travel to large, complex industrial client sites to evaluate the operations and systems of the site and identify risks and hazards. Expected overnight travel is about 35%.
• The geographic servicing area for this position is Central & Western Canada, although assignments may occur throughout Western Canada. This territory has a wide variety of challenging occupancies. Primarily including, forest products, power generation, mining, chemical, printing, offices, retail and telecommunications. The successful candidate will be expected to reside in Greater Vancouver Area.
• Extensive training will be provided to maximize the candidate’s expertise and experience to work with large, complex industrial facilities focusing on specific business segments such as pulp & paper, mining, power generation, chemical and molten materials (iron, steel, aluminum and glass working). To stay abreast of new developments, the consultant engineer is provided with frequent technical training that involves independent and classroom study.
  
  Qualified candidates can expect constant challenge, professional growth and personal responsibility.

• Can use current technology including software products to analyze and document engineering recommendations and services.
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills are a must. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to effectively convey ideas to individuals and groups, including executives, plant managers, engineers and technical personnel.
• Attention to detail, making engineering judgements, accommodating both internal and external customers' needs.
• Efficient time management with minimal supervision.
• Hold a valid driver’s license and be allowed to travel to the United States.

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
P.Eng. license or be an Engineer in Training
Member of the Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBA) or of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA).

A minimum of 2 years of experience within the pulp and paper industry with predictive and preventive maintenance practices.

The hiring range for this position is $83,200 to $127,200. The final salary offer will vary based on individual education, skills, and experience. The position is eligible to participate in FM’s comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes an incentive plan, generous health and well-being programs, defined contribution pension and savings plan, career development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, time off allowances and much more.

FM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce.