Design Technician - Great Bear Project

Kinross Gold Corporation; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Design Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves assisting in the management of engineering firms for the Great Bear Project, preparing conceptual designs, and ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will possess a diploma in mechanical or civil engineering technology, along with significant experience in the mineral processing or heavy industrial sectors. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, utilizing your strong communication and presentation skills to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders. If you're ready to make an impact in a rewarding role, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Diploma in engineering technology with 5-10 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in design software and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual designs and drawings for the Great Bear Project.
• Review CAD drawings and ensure compliance with established standards.
• Employ project management techniques from concept to implementation.

Skills

Strong communications and presentation skills

Adaptable to dynamic needs of the business

Ability to work in both corporate and site environments

Education

Diploma in mechanical or civil engineering technician/technology

5-10 years’ experience as a technician/drafter

Tools

AutoDesk

Plant 3D

Civil 3D

Navisworks

Bentley MicroStation

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Start Date: ASAP
Permanent: Full-Time
Dress Code: Business Casual
Location: Toronto with eventual rotations to site, near Red Lake, Ontario
A Great Place to Work

Job Description

The Design Technician will assist the Kinross technical team to manage and control the engineering firms that will be assigned to develop the detailed engineering for the Great Bear Project. This person will be working on general project layouts to provide concepts to the engineering firms for them to develop the detailed design. Ideally, this person has basic knowledge in various disciplines, such as civil, structural, mechanical and piping as well as processing plant flowsheets and P&IDs in order to modify them under the Kinross engineering manager’s supervision. Finally, the Design Technician will assist the GBR team in preparing presentation and reports for the project. The candidate must be proficient in design software with excellent interpersonal skills, strong written communication, and oral presentation skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual designs and drawings for the Great Bear Project.
• Review CAD drawings from consultants.
• Ensure consultants follow Kinross’ established standards and guidelines.
• Coordinate the consultant’s drawing filing into Kinross’ system.
• Consolidate 2D drawings from multiple sources; experience with consolidating 3D models is an asset.
• Interpret technical drawings.
• Employ project management techniques to manage assigned projects from concept through to implementation.
• Support the development of company design standards and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Education and Experience

• Diploma in mechanical or civil engineering technician/technology; candidates with significant experience will also be considered.
• 5-10 years’ experience as a technician/drafter in the mineral processing and/or heavy industrial environment.
• Working knowledge in AutoDesk, Plant 3D, Civil 3D, Navisworks and/or Bentley MicroStation.
• Strength in mechanical, civil and/or structural engineering drafting for site layouts, mechanical equipment layouts, and piping design.
• Basic knowledge of plant process flowsheets and P&IDs.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to read construction drawings (civil, architectural, structural, mechanical).
• Able to perform in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Organizational skills with respect to document control systems for drawings and projects.
• Computer literacy in a Windows 10 environment, using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Canadian project experience; project experience in Ontario seen as an asset.
• Operational experience is an asset.

Skills

• Strong communications and presentation skills – with management, site staff, consultants, and contractors.
• Works well both in a corporate environment and on site in projects and operations.
• Adaptable to dynamic needs of the business.