Field Lead Mechanical Engineer

GMining Services is a multidisciplinary company offering professional services in the mining industry, for underground or surface projects, in precious, base, or industrial metals.

GMining Services is one of the largest mining engineering consulting firms in Quebec, and one of the largest firms recognized for international projects.

The work will be conducted for the McIlvenna Bay project located in east-central Saskatchewan , Canada, one of the best mining jurisdictions in the world.

The McIlvenna Bay project, with significant and evolving mineral reserves, is set to become the world’s first carbon-neutral copper mine.

In order to ensure the completion of this large-scale project, G Mining Services is seeking an experienced and motivated individual for the position of :

Field Lead Mechanical Engineer

Summary of responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Mechanical Superintendent, the incumbent will be involved in providing technical engineering support to the site construction management and supervision team to ensure that construction work complies with the engineering design including specifications, codes, and standards.

More specifically, the Field Mechanical Engineer will be called upon to :

• Assist with technical bid analysis and recommendations as required.
• Verify site data and conditions.
• Coordinate local permitting technical requirements.
• Manage and resolve cross-discipline clashes or conflicts when discovered in engineering deliverables (drawings and specifications).
• Assist with the Field Engineering section of the Construction Execution Plan.
• As applicable, assist with constructability input and on-site monitoring of design, work scope, construction sequence, impacts to estimating and scheduling.
• Provide technical assistance to QA / QC.
• Review and approve QA test reports and documentation where required.
• Provide technical assistance to Construction Supervision.
• Manage field information requests and site design change procedures.
• Develop, check, and distribute specifications for on-site purchases where required, such as temporary works or site generated purchases.
• Review contractor supplied deliverables including as-built documentation.
• Coordinate third party inspections in conjunction with consultants and other authorities.
• Generate and / or check field sketches or red-line engineering deliverables.
• Manage, control, and maintain onsite drawings, files, and registers.
• Review contract documents for the area of responsibility and identify conflicts and recommend solutions.
• Verify that construction work complies with all engineering standards, codes, specifications and design instructions as well as applicable regulatory requirements.
• Perform technical review at substantial and final completions.
• Inform in a timely manner the superior of the identification of institutional, economic, commercial, labor, environmental, security risks of people.

Requirements

• Have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Have a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a specialized area and supervisory experience.
• Be able to communicate in French and / or English.
• Experience on the field, in construction industry.
• Experience in the mining or heavy mineral industry is considered an asset.

Abilities

• Teamwork
• Autonomous
• Leadership
• Safety and environmental awareness
• Analytical and strategic thinking
• Problem-solving skills
• Planning and organization skills

Additional Information

• Group insurance (employer-covered benefits : medical, paramedical, dental, vision, and travel)
• Beginning of contract : August 2024
• Possibilities for extension or continuation with G Mining for future international projects (contract end estimated in September 2025)
• Accommodation and meals provided
• Workout room available
• Air and bus transport included, departing from the airport closest to your home
• 10 hours of work per day

If you feel ready and want to be part of a team of experienced professionals, involved in various facets of the mining industry and motivated by the desire to succeed in the projects in which they are engaged, we offer you a challenge commensurate with your ambitions.

GMining Services is pleased to welcome all applications and is committed to evaluating them without discriminatory bias.

We provide equal opportunity for all.

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

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