Engineer Jobs in Kitimat, BC

Job Description - Electrical Field Engineer (VAN00JB)Management Level:Individual Contributor:

Building on our past. Ready for the future
Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

Purpose:
We are currently recruiting for a Electrical Field Engineer. Our team includes world class experts and dynamic go-getters. This is a full-time position based in Kitimat, British Columbia.

Worley requires a Field Electrical Engineer for a mining project to support construction at site for the next 2 years starting immediately. The person should be familiar with low voltage and medium voltage Compressor, blowers, Substation equipment and distribution and associated instrumentation & controls.

The candidate will support construction and interface with the customer and coordinate with the rest of the project team.

Self-motivated individuals with a desire to solve complex engineering problems, show effective team leadership and communication skills will be ideally suitable for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Support the site Electrical Construction group and supporting overall project objectives.
• Serve as Field Engineer and work with other home office engineers, designers or drafting.
• Ability to interpret client specifications.
• Diagnose problems and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Interpret the design drawings and support construction questions.
• Coordinate/Communicate with other disciplines and the client.
• Familiarity of applicable codes and Mining standards to support engineering deliverables.
• Familiarity of client standards and ability to interpret client specifications.
• Support quality assurance.
• Develop appropriate solutions to site issues and problems.
• Resolves discrepancies between Worley and its Customer's requirements.
• Participate in relevant meetings, with Client and Contractor.
• Participate in the professional development of less experienced members of the department/team.

Work Arrangement:

• Residential role based in Kitimat or Terrace, BC (not FIFO).
• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with overtime required as project demands dictate.
• Periodic travel may be required.
• Company provided accommodation and vehicle.

What you will bring:
Technical and Industry Experience:

• 10 - 15 years of engineering experience in electrical engineering.
• Extensive experience working on-site, directing on-site functions, and enhancing efficiency and customer service.
• Your technical expertise will assist organization in increasing client satisfaction, improving efficiency, managing risk, diagnosing problems, and complying with laws and regulations.
• Possess excellent technical skills, be a good communicator, and pay meticulous attention to detail.
• Leadership role supporting site teams.
• Knowledge of Instrumentation would be an asset/preferable.
• Previous site experience preferred and will be an asset.
• Experience in Minerals and Metals industry will be an asset.
• Surface and U/G Mining Experience including shaft sinking, subsurface utilities.
• Familiar with digital tools, digitization and data acquisition experience are an asset.
• Strong knowledge on the development of the following deliverables.MV and LV systems.HV knowledge an asset/preferable.Single line diagrams, schematics, interconnection and wiring diagram.Layouts – lighting and grounding, cable routing design.Substation and MCC design.Area classification per code requirements.Electrical calculations.HVAC, Ventilation, and Fire Alarm/control system Experience.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, regulations, and practices.
• Team player, with excellent organizational, communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic knowledge of Computer Aided Design software.
• Basic knowledge of SmartPlant Electrical software.
• Competent use of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:

Required:

• University graduate in Electrical Engineering or Applied Science.
• Minimum Ten (10) years of direct Electrical design and engineering experience with a minimum of 5 years of field engineering experience.
• P. Eng (BC) designation preferred or to be able to register.

For applicants based in the province of British Columbia, the salary range is $93,000 to $131,000