Senior Mechanical Engineer – Mining Project Design

Summary of Responsibilities and Career Prospects

Reporting to the Director of the Mechanical and Piping Engineering Department, the incumbent will serve as Project Lead for the team responsible for managing the planning, construction and development of mining projects. This position offers real potential for advancement into technical leadership or team management responsibilities, including as a senior engineer, discipline or team lead, based on demonstrated experience, performance, interests, and organizational needs.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be specifically called to:

• Establish and validate design criteria, calculations, design philosophies and technical solutions applicable to the mechanical systems of mining and ore processing facilities.
• Carry out and supervise the mechanical design of systems and equipment, including those for crushing, grinding, material handling, pumping, slurry, process water and tailings as required by projects.
• Prepare and review technical specifications, technical data sheets, equipment requisitions, technical bid evaluations, recommendation reports and equipment specifications.
• Develop and validate general layouts, equipment placement, operational and maintenance access points, and the integration of equipment into 3D models.
• Integrate mechanical equipment into new facility (greenfield) and existing facility redevelopment (brownfield) projects, taking into account interface, constructability, operability, and maintainability constraints.
• Prepare, review, sign and seal engineering documents as required including calculations, models, drawings, sketches, plans and specifications for the mechanical discipline.
• Serve as a technical reviewer for the team’s engineers and designers and participate in design, constructability, risk and safety reviews.
• Provide technical guidance to 3D designers and coordinate with process, piping, structural, civil, electrical and instrumentation disciplines.
• Mentor and support less experienced engineers and designers, share best practices and contribute to the development of mechanical design standards and tools.
• Participate in the preparation of conceptual, economic, pre-feasibility, and feasibility studies, as well as in the drafting of the corresponding technical reports.
• Prepare engineering cost and effort estimates, contribute to work planning and monitor scope, budget and schedule for the mechanical discipline.
• Serve as the technical liaison with clients, suppliers and partners to define requirements, resolve design issues and support procurement activities.
• Provide technical support during construction, installation, commissioning and start-up, including analyzing information requests and site changes.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of work procedures and, over time, the coordination of priorities, resources and the technical quality of the team deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or recognized equivalent education.
• Member in good standing of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ), or eligible to become one.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering, especially with industrial facility design and the production or review of engineering deliverables.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles, engineering calculations, equipment selection and technical specification development.
• Proven experience in the integration of mechanical equipment and the development of general layouts in greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Experience in engineering consulting in the mining or mineral processing sector is strongly preferred; relevant experience in heavy industry, metallurgy, cement manufacturing, or industrial processes will also be considered.
• Practical knowledge of various types of equipment, such as conveyors and material-handling systems, crushers, mills, filters, pumps, tanks, hoppers, chutes, separation equipment and tailings and process water systems.
• Ability to interpret and comment on 3D models, general layout plans, supplier drawings, process and instrumentation diagrams (PFD, P&ID), and other multidisciplinary documents.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and knowledge of Plant 3D or equivalent 3D design software; experience with equipment calculation or selection tools is a plus.
• Knowledge of codes, standards and best practices applicable to the design of industrial mechanical systems.
• Ability to communicate in French and English to collaborate regularly with international clients and project teams; Spanish or Portuguese is a plus.

Abilities

• Strong analytical, synthesis, design and resolution of complex technical issues.
• Technical leadership, professional judgment and the ability to take on design mandates independently.
• Demonstrated interest in mentoring, developing team members and eventually progressing into a leadership role.
• Ability to communicate clearly, advocate for technical recommendations and build trusting relationships with clients and project teams.
• Organization, thoroughness, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a changing environment.
• Collaborative and able to work effectively within multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.

Additional Information

• The position will be based at the G Mining Services office in Brossard and/or will involve remote work.
• Possibility of a hybrid work arrangement (office work and remote work).
• Must be available to travel occasionally abroad and to various sites within Canada.

If you feel ready and willing to be part of a team of experienced professionals, involved in various areas of the mining industry and driven by the desire to succeed in the projects in which they are involved, we offer you a challenge that matches your ambitions.

Benefits of being part of our team

G Mining cares strongly about the well-being of its employees so that they can thrive in all areas of their lives. The company’s family values are reflected across the range of benefits provided to our team members. By joining our team, you will get to enjoy the following benefits:

• Bonus based on the employee’s and the company’s performance because we are committed to rewarding employee contributions.
• Family group insurance paid 100% by G Mining (drugs, paramedical, dental, vision and travel) as it is important to take care of yourself.
• Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP) in which we make contributions so you can enjoy the retirement you deserve.
• Social activities to provide employees opportunities to have fun and connect with each other.
• Reimbursement program for sports-related expenses to keep you motivated to adopt healthy lifestyle habits.
• Training program because we value the professional development of our employees.
• Telemedicine service for easier access to a healthcare professional.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) when you need support.
• Opportunity to work remotely to avoid commuting time, and free parking when working in the office.

We look forward to reading your resume, which you are invited to send here in complete confidentiality to the following email address: carrieres@gmining.com.

G Mining Services welcomes all submissions and is committed to evaluating them without discriminatory bias. We offer equal employment opportunities to all.

Knowledge of a language other than French is required for this position since G Mining Services’ clients are international and the incumbent will have to communicate with them on a regular basis.

For more information on G Mining Services, please visit www.gmining.com.