Full Job Description
Job Description
The Material Handling group of Fluor's Mining and Metals business line is involved in all aspects of design and mechanical engineering of large scale belt conveyors, crushing and screening stations, bulk material storage and reclaim solutions, and ship and rail loading and unloading facilities for the mining industry. The successful candidate will lead mechanical engineers and CAD designers and be responsible for creating a suitable facility which may encompass some or all of the above scopes to support clients' Projects. This position will require understanding of bulk material handling, advanced knowledge of conveyor circuit design, and experience in studies and detailed engineering projects.
Some responsibilities and tasks are as follows:
• Develop material handling design of crushing and screening facilities - select and size equipment
• Size storage stockpiles and bins and design reclaim arrangements
• Design conveyors including performing conveyor calculations and deciding drive and take-up details
• Develop and review various material handling equipment specifications, including material handling design criteria
• Review and approve vendor lists, prepare quotation requests/bid tabulations/purchase orders and review substitutions for technical acceptability
• Lead the review effort for vendor equipment documentation for purchased equipment
• Be accountable for discipline engineering budget, schedule and quality for all phases of projects
• Author trade off study reports which compare technical and commercial aspects culminating in recommendation of an option
• Participate in people development through mentoring and coaching.
Basic Job Requirements
• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and sixteen (16) years of work-related experience; a recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ten (10) or more years of experience in the area of bulk material handling engineering and design
• A professional certification or registration in a recognized professional engineer association
• Knowledge of mining material handling equipment: crushers, conveyors, screens, reclaimers, truck / rail / port / ship loading / unloading
• Experience reading drawings, PFDs (process flow diagrams) and P&IDs (piping and instrumentation diagrams)
• Ability to communicate and correspond effectively in English with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and third party consultants
• Passion to build and eagerness to collaborate and contribute in a team environment.
Other Job Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
• Advanced knowledge of belt conveyor related standards and industry practices (CEMA, ISO, DIN)
• Prior experience with comminution circuits and/or port storage and ship loading
• Knowledge of belt conveyor design software; Sidewinder and Newton
• Practical field experience and/or manufacturing experience
Fluor Canada rewards hard work, knowledge, and commitment. Fluor offers competitive employee compensation packages, comprehensive benefit programs including Health, Dental and Vision Care, flexible spending dollars, group registered retirement program, parental top-up, education reimbursement, employee and family assistance programs, and much more. Fluor also offers several employee resource groups that aim to provide opportunities for professional and personal growth, improved wellness, and involvement in the community.
At Fluor, we believe that overall wellness encompasses the four wellness pillars of mental, physical, financial and social. Upon these pillars we are committed to fostering a healthy, inclusive and psychologically safe workplace by creating awareness through knowledge building and communication while focusing on measurable outcomes.
Compressed work schedule: The Fluor Canada offices work a compressed work schedule offering every second Friday off.
Salary is based upon experience. Salary Range: $138,000.00 - $256,000.00
The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate's qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.