Mechanical Designer

EXP is looking for a Mechanical Designer to join our Mining Team in St. John’s, NL. We are currently seeking a dedicated Mechanical Designer to assist project work in the office with potential field opportunities. The designer is mostly responsible for the development of the 3D Model and 2D drawings while leading model design reviews and milestone reviews.

Furthermore, the designer is required to provide support to the various discipline engineers and the construction team.

The Mechanical Designer reports to the Vice President, Central Canada Mining under the leadership of the Director of Engineering.

Your Responsibilities

• Ability to be a working lead for a project team of designers forming a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to produce mechanical layouts and plant design using Microstation V8, E3D, AutoCAD, 2-D and 3-D tools for mining projects
• Ability to extract drawings from a 3-D model
• Ability to work and communicate positively within a team
• Understanding of project mission, including Client requirements
• Ensure delivery of 3D model, drawings
• Ability to read, understand, and comment on manufacturer equipment drawings and specifications
• Checking of 3D models
• Checking of 3D models and drawings developed by others
• Responsible for managing budgets, schedule and deliverables related to the layout
• Provide mentorship and supervision to the design team
• Provide support to our systems and tools including the Bentley Suite of software (OpenPlant Modeler, OpenPlant P&ID, etc.)
• Provide regular feedback to the Overall Mechanical Engineering Lead on progress with the preparation of deliverables
• Ability to engage and coordinate the design with client representatives
• Participate and assist in proposal preparations
• Become familiar with EXP standards
  
  

The Skills and Knowledge You Bring

• Technical college graduate with North American experience in mining and mineral or similar industries
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a heavy industrial design and layout, EPCM environment is preferred
• Design experience, preferably in the consulting industry, (preference will be given to those candidates with experience in Mineral Mining projects)
• Strong personal commitment to Safety and Quality
• Minimum of 4 years experience with Bentley, Openplant, or 3D Microstation
• Knowledge of project delivery, including the activities, interfaces and interdependence of all project disciplines
• Organized, self-motivated, pro-active, detail-oriented, and have good communication skills
• Sound understanding of design, engineering codes and technical standards
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.) products
• AutoCAD, MicroStation experience required
• Extensive knowledge in engineering standards, codes and guidelines and engineering systems coordination
• Knowledge of mining-related processes a definite asset