Field Engineering Lead

Athabasca University Students’ Union; Bethune; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the mining sector is looking for a Field Engineering Lead at their Bethune site. The position involves overseeing construction execution, maintaining design compliance, and ensuring safety standards are upheld. Candidates should have significant experience in field engineering, a degree in mechanical engineering, and various relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in heavy industrial or mining environments.
• 7+ years in field engineering roles.
• P.Eng. designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site technical authority for field engineering.
• Ensure construction execution aligns with design intent and safety standards.
• Maintain compliance with QA/QC documentation.

Skills

Commitment to safety

Mechanical systems knowledge

Interdisciplinary construction coordination

QA/QC knowledge

Proficiency in Navisworks

Proficiency in Autodesk Construction Cloud

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelors degree in Engineering

PMP certification

Tools

Navisworks

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

https://ks-potashcanada.com/careers/current-opportunities/job/?id=JR6611

Application Information

The Field Engineering Lead serves as the on-site technical authority for field engineering at the K+S Potash Canada (KSPC) Bethune site. The role ensures that construction execution aligns with the design intent, scope of work, engineering drawings, and quality specifications, all while maintaining strict compliance with KSPCs safety standards. The additional responsibilities can be found on the company website.


Our company values and recognizes the diversity of the workforce and encourages individuals with the equivalent combination of education and work experience. The ideal candidate will have:


-Bachelors degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering.
-Demonstrated commitment to safety in safety-sensitive environments.
-Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Saskatchewan (preferred); P.Tech designation with extensive field experience will also be considered.
-10+ years of experience in heavy industrial or mining environments; 7+ years in field engineering roles.
-Deep understanding of mechanical systems and interdisciplinary construction coordination.
-Proven QA/QC knowledge and familiarity with inspection, testing, and turnover documentation.
-Knowledge of CSA, ASME, API codes and ISO quality standards.
-PMP certification is considered an asset, particularly for candidates with responsibilities in planning and scheduling.
-This is a site-based, safety-sensitive position that may involve rotational schedules or extended field presence as construction demands evolve.
-Proficiency in Navisworks, Autodesk Construction Cloud, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office.


Employment is subject to successfully completing KSPCs pre-employment checks which may include criminal record check, education verification, functional fitness evaluation and drug & alcohol testing.


To ensure consideration for this role, please apply by July 7, 2025.