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Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer

Jump Recruitment Specialists • Wabush, Newfoundland and Labrador
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description
Jump Recruitment, on behalf of our client, Tacora Resources, are seeking a Senior Project Engineer (Electrical) to join their team. Work arrangements for the position can be hybrid work arrangements from their St. John’s office, with frequent travel to the iron ore mine in Wabush, NL, or for in-office positions in Wabush, with relocation assistance provide for non-locals to area.
Position Summary:
Why TACORA?
Tacora Resources Inc. (Tacora) is an innovative iron ore mining and development company focused on the acquisition and revitalization of iron ore assets. Our mining and processing facility, Scully Mine, is located in Wabush, Labrador, Canada. Tacora is servicing high demand customers throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Asia to provide high-grade and high-quality iron ore products.
As a Tacora Resources employee, you will become part of a supportive, performance?driven, highly engaged, dynamic environment. We focus on creating a work environment where employees can utilize their skills and knowledge while maintaining a team-based, inclusive approach to meeting greater challenges. We maintain straight lines of communication between our operations and management, so we can move collectively toward achieving our goals.
With our core values as the foundation of our Canadian operations, we are passionate about innovation, and we are excited about our future. We are collaborative in our approach to projects and with our entrepreneurial spirit, we aim to dig deeper and reach higher. We are innovative, turning obstacles into opportunities – and we do it all in ways that are safe and sustainable. We place the highest priority on employee safety, protecting the environment, and enhancing the development of the communities which we operate. At Tacora, we are family.
At Tacora, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive and diverse work environment. You will be provided with the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skillset by working alongside dedicated employees from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.
We are seeking qualified individuals for the role of Senior Project Engineer (Electrical). This position either requires a relocation to Labrador West, or a hybrid arrangement from St. John’s, NL with frequent travel to site in varying durations. Under the direction of the Manager of Engineering and CAPEX, this position is accountable for leading and overseeing the technical input of a wide portfolio of engineering projects. This position will be heavily involved in preliminary scoping, managing consultant workflow, engineering design and quality reviews. The role will also encompass the development of technical standards, support and technical assistance for the ongoing operation.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Leads and supports the electrical aspects of projects and scopes of work from concept through to commissioning
  • Creates and issues sketches and designs for in field use for any modifications to equipment
  • Develop and manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resources
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure troubleshooting and recommended solutions are implemented and achieving desired outcomes
  • Create and review electrical designs, ensuring compliance with relevant engineering codes, standards, and regulations
  • Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and technical evaluations of design options
  • Design and specify electrical systems including substations, switchgear, MCCs, power distribution, lighting, and grounding systems
  • Develop single-line diagrams, cable schedules, load studies, and protection coordination studies
  • Evaluate supplier proposals and assist in procurement decisions
  • Liaise with vendors and manufacturers to ensure design intent and quality requirements are met
  • Provide on-site engineering support, including field inspections to resolve site technical issues
  • Ensure all electrical designs and site activities comply with HSE regulations, promoting a strong safety culture within the engineering and site teams
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance and leadership
  • Prepare and present technical reports, progress updates, and project documentation
  • Identify opportunities for design optimization, cost savings, and innovation
  • Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions
  • Review and approve electrical construction drawings and documents
  • Other tasks and duties as required

Skills and Qualifications:
  • The candidate must possess a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 10 years experience, preferably in the mining sector
  • The candidate must be registered as a Professional Engineer in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Alignment with Tacora’s core values
  • Self-started and action-oriented
  • Eager to contribute to the teams’ success
  • Valid Class 5 Driver's License (Required)

Apply in Confidence:
Only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume & cover letter to:
Tonya Guilfoyle | Senior Recruiter & HR Consultant | tonya@jumpcareers.ca
Jump Recruitment Specialists | www.jumpcareers.ca
At Jump Recruitment we recognize the value of diversity and are committed to making intentional steps toward building inclusive teams that better reflect the communities Jump Recruitment and the organizations we serve operate within. We believe that inclusion is not just about making room at the table but about seeking out talent through a diversity lens and letting everyone know that their unique perspectives are important contributions to building stronger workplaces in a changing world.
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply for our posted positions. We welcome candidates to self-identify or make our recruitment team aware of any potential accommodation they may need during the recruitment process.
This opportunity is only available for candidates legally entitled to work in Canada.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.
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