Mechanical Engineer - PL#21908

Peter Lucas Project Management is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our team.

At Peter Lucas we offer a variety of work, professional development, and learning opportunities that come from working on diverse projects in the mining, energy, and heavy industrial sectors. Our dynamic environment, filled with high-achieving professionals, enables our staff to take on incredible opportunities, gain mentorship from a diverse group of colleagues, and succeed in their careers.

This position provides mechanical engineering and operational support within a processing facility, with a focus on equipment reliability, asset integrity, and mechanical system performance. This is a full-time, site-based opportunity suited for an engineer with experience in heavy industrial or mineral processing environments.

Work Schedule: 2 weeks on-site / 2 weeks off-site. The ideal candidate must be willing to travel to Saskatoon for the charter., camp provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day mechanical engineering support to plant operations to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable performance of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Monitor and evaluate equipment performance, condition data, and failure trends to identify reliability improvement opportunities.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues related to rotating equipment (pumps, motors, conveyors), piping systems, and fixed plant assets .
• Lead or support root cause failure analyses (RCFA) and implement corrective and preventive actions .
• Work closely with operations and maintenance teams to improve equipment uptime, maintainability, and lifecycle performance .
• Support and drive reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop scopes of work, technical specifications, and design packages for mechanical upgrades, repairs, and plant modifications.
• Provide technical oversight and coordination for maintenance activities, shutdowns, and small capital projects.
• Participate in change management processes (MOC), ensuring mechanical design integrity and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with vendors, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams on equipment selection, installation, and commissioning.
• Contribute to asset management strategies, including inspection plans and preventative maintenance programs.
• Support hazard identification (HAZOP/JHA) and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards in all mechanical designs and field work.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to operations and maintenance personnel on mechanical best practices.
• Actively contribute to site safety programs and foster a strong safety-first culture.

Requirements

• Minimum 10+ years of experience working in an industrial setting.
• A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering may also be considered with suitable industrial and project experience.
• Must be registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer in Saskatchewan (APEGS).
• Preference given to those with experience working at an industrial facility.
• Previous experience working within MOC programs would be considered an asset.
• Experience with Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) is considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of SAP is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of codes, standards and best engineering practices as applied to mining and milling applications is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Health and Dental Benefits.
• Pension Matching Program.
• Company Incentives.

We appreciate all applicants' interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Wages are negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Global reference checks may be conducted after the interview process.

Note: Peter Lucas Project Management is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We acknowledge that the Peter Lucas head office is located on Treaty 6 Territory, the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dene, Dakota, Lakota, Nakota, and the homeland of the Metis.

We recognize that our work, our lives and our communities extend beyond these borders, taking place on the traditional and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples across what is now known as Canada.

As we live, work, and play in these diverse lands, we honor the deep histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Peoples. In the spirit of Reconciliation and guided by our mission to elevate people and communities while driving innovation and sustainability, we are committed to building respectful relationships and shared success across this land we call home.