Field Engineer Mechanical

Boreal Mining Equipment; Port-Cartier; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leased shared accommodation

Shared vehicle for site transport

Laptop and cell phone

Job summary

Boreal Mining Equipment is seeking a Field Engineer (Mechanical) for a contract assignment in Quebec, supporting mining and port operations. The role begins on October 1, 2026, with a FIFO rotation of 3 weeks in, 1 week out and 160 hours per rotation.

Based in Quebec, travel to Port-Cartier on a fly-in / fly-out basis. Requires a Mechanical Engineering degree, OIQ registration, and experience in mining or heavy industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Registered and in good standing with professional engineering body in Quebec (OIQ).

Responsibilities

• Support client assignments in the field, coordinating with site, maintenance and engineering teams.
• Carry out field follow-up on mechanical installations, equipment and piping work, and report on site conditions.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation (inspection reports, as-built mark-ups, punch lists).
• Provide inspection support and verify mechanical work against drawings, specifications and manufacturer requirements.
• Support commissioning, troubleshooting and reliability improvement of rotating and fixed equipment (conveyors, pumps, screens, crushers, material-handling and port equipment).
• Provide project and operational support as required.

Skills

Field engineering

Mechanical knowledge

Technical documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Boreal Mining Equipment is hiring a Field Engineer (Mechanical) for a contract assignment supporting a client's mining and port operations in Quebec. Start date: October 1, 2026.

About Boreal Mining Equipment

Boreal bridges the gap between field operations and manufacturing, aligning on-site realities with equipment design and production to improve efficiency and reliability for mining operations.

Location and rotation

Based in Quebec, with travel to Port-Cartier on a fly-in / fly-out basis as required (flights from MTL).

Rotation of 3 weeks in, 1 week out. 160 hours worked per 3-week rotation, scheduled in consultation with the site manager.

10-hour day shifts, as required by site operations.

Travel days are not counted as working days unless otherwise agreed in writing.

What you will do

Support client assignments in the field, coordinating with site, maintenance and engineering teams.

Carry out field follow-up on mechanical installations, equipment and piping work, and report on site conditions.

Prepare and maintain technical documentation (inspection reports, as-built mark-ups, punch lists).

Provide inspection support and verify mechanical work against drawings, specifications and manufacturer requirements.

Support commissioning, troubleshooting and reliability improvement of rotating and fixed equipment (conveyors, pumps, screens, crushers, material-handling and port equipment).

Provide project and operational support as required.

What we are looking for

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.

Registered and in good standing with the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).

Experience in mining, heavy industry, or industrial construction projects.

Comfortable working a FIFO rotation at remote sites in Quebec.

Working knowledge of mechanical codes and standards (ASME, CSA), and industrial site safety requirements (CNESST).

Strong technical documentation and communication skills. French is an asset.

What we provide

Leased shared accommodation for the duration of the assignment.

Shared Vehicle provided for site transportation at Port-Cartier.

Laptop and cell phone.

Quebec statutory holidays, with overtime and rest and meal periods applied in accordance with Quebec labour standards.