Project Engineer
November 15 2024
Industries
Food, Catering, Beverage
Categories CAD/DAO, Design, Drafting, Chemistry, Electrical, Mechanical, Project, Project management, Planning
Lethbridge, AB • Full time
The incumbent will lead various projects and new equipment installation to be at a high level of quality, on time, and on budget. The Project Engineer will be a self-starter with a strong work ethic, “Can Do” attitude and the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment and is also responsible to be out in the plant, identify and follow through on improvements for day-to-day operations.
The successful applicant will also work with corporate engineering group on various projects.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage capital projects from preliminary discussions to installation and commissioning. Including:
- Scope definition
- Consultant management
- Equipment specifications
- Budget estimation & preparing tender packages.
- Drawing review & schedule development
- Procurement & Contractor supervision
- Commissioning and follow-up
- Manage information exchange between operations, maintenance, engineering, and vendors for assigned areas of responsibility.
- Ensure that projects are on time and budget.
- Interact with various departments that are impacted by plant to ensure the best solution and design is being engineered.
- Ensure various options are researched and reviewed for equipment, processes etc.
- Determine how automation can be included in the project.
- Recommend equipment for purchase.
- Conduct meetings and coordinate communication between team members.
- Safety of equipment design and of the working team.
- Tracking of project details to ensure milestones and targets are met.
- Take project lead of power distribution, automation, controls, instrumentation, networking, and other electrical works.
- Provide technical support to maintain existing electrical infrastructure.
- Help troubleshoot issues with electrical systems such as power distribution, motor controls, and PLCs
Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or equivalent degree.
- Five years of relevant experience.
- Exposure to a food operating plant environment would be an asset.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Understanding of quality and timeline expectations from all work streams
- Ability to take action to resolve issues that may arise.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage conflict and build teams.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD would be an asset.
- A proven track record of being pro-active and taking initiative.
- Knowledge of the following codes and standards would be an asset: Safeguarding of Machinery, Occupational Health and Safety, Lock Out & Tag Out, Confined Space Awareness, and Working from Heights.
- General Awareness of the Canadian Electrical Code and industrial best practices is an asset.
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