Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Wood currently has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join our Mining & Minerals team. Reporting to the Mechanical Department Manager, this position is located in our Saskatoon, SK office.

Come be your very best YOU at Wood.

Wood is one of Canada’s longest standing engineering firms with roots dating back to 1907 with a presence in Saskatchewan for over 60 years – The Saskatoon office is the Potash Centre of Excellence and leaders in uranium, lithium and other base metals with multi-discipline expertise leading sustaining capital and all phases of projects from concept studies up to large scale EPCM projects.

Come join the elite Wood team!!

Why Wood - you ask ? It’s an opportunity to:

• Join the Potash Centre of Excellence – working with, learning from and becoming world-class experts!
• Grow YOUR career with a team that truly cares about your personal development and advancement.
• Enjoy Hybrid / Flexible working options
• Work on challenging, innovative and sustainable solutions for potash, lithium, uranium and base metal projects
• Collaborate with our national & global mining teams
• Work on projects abroad – we offices are in 30 countries worldwide
• Enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes: progressive matching RRSP’s, medical, dental, parental leave, employee / family assistance / mental wellness programs, among many others)
  
  

Responsibilities

• Mechanical Engineering design related to mining and metal processing, specifically potash and uranium.
• Prepare and review technical specifications, equipment lists, calculations, reports, design criteria, tender documentation, installation contract documents, and other documents.
• Ensure documents are prepared as required by the project in accordance with the project, design criteria, statutory regulations, good-practice, and company procedural requirements.
• Ensure that the designs produced support the method of construction and ease of plant maintenance and operations.
• Ensure design engineering standards are maintained and adhered to on all projects.
• Review and comment on design documents and drawings.
• Review and approve vendor documentation for compliance with project specifications.
• Allocate work and aid discipline engineers and designers on projects.
• Work closely with other disciplines and Project Managers to ensure that the client’s objectives are met in a timely manner and are cost effective.
• Ensure compliance and take initiative for safety and environmental issues.
  
  

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate (BSc) or Graduate degree.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada with the ability to register in the province of Saskatchewan is required.
• A minimum of 2 years focusing on mining projects.
• Knowledge of mining projects, specifically potash and uranium, is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of materials handling, mechanical package experience, and fabrication is considered an asset.
• Ability to work efficiently and demonstrate effective organizational skills.
• Authorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required.
  
  

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.