Engineer, Facilities

Irving Shipbuilding; Halifax Regional Municipality; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Facilities Engineer to lead capital projects and maintenance activities. This role involves managing budgets, ensuring safety practices, and coordinating with various stakeholders to drive project success. The ideal candidate will possess a strong engineering background and project management skills, ensuring effective execution of projects while adhering to safety and quality standards. Join a dynamic team that values integrity and fosters career growth in a collaborative environment. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a respected organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent is required.
• Professional Engineer registration is preferred.
• Project Management Professional certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety practices and manage project budgets.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for project alignment and approval.
• Manage engineering consultants and vendor relationships.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Engineering Design

Financial Reporting

Safety Practices

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Professional Engineer (preferred)

Project Management Professional (preferred)

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Facilities Engineer undertakes project management of capital projects, maintenance and service activities. The Facilities Engineer executes an assigned portion of the Capital Program and Facilities Expense commitments. They may independently manage up to $0.5M for design contracts and $2.0M for construction projects, while overseeing contracts and projects in excess with the support of their manager. In addition, they support the business as a subject matter expert and provide technical support in their area of responsibility.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversight of safety practices; Adherence to safety policies; Ultimate responsibility for safety among project stakeholders
• Project budgeting for following fiscal year; Project development business requests; Validate incoming business requests.
• Project alignment with stakeholders; Project approval; Communication; Investment review committee IRC submissions; Detailed cost estimating
• Engineering consultant management; Vendor management; Procurement of goods and services; Communication and coordination; Vendor site access; Stakeholder management, minimize business impact
• Project oversight; Mobilization; Communication and coordination; Monitoring progress; Safety; Coordinating resource availability
• Financial reporting; Validation; Continuous observation in all other categories
• Document control; Financial closure; Asset handover; Preventative maintenance planning; Stakeholder management and communication
• Facility Information Center knowledge and distribution; SharePoint file management; Knowledge of policies and procedures; Project file management
• Concept development; Designing; Engineering reviews; Managing engineering consultants; Providing consultation of applicable codes, standards, and best practices; Advising on concept feasibility and possible solutions to technical projects

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Engineering, Engineering Science, Applied Science, or equivalent.
• Professional Engineer registered with Engineers Nova Scotia (preferred)
• Project Management Professional (preferred)
• Ability to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to effectively execute projects.

ABOUT US
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.