Lead Electrical Engineer - Mining, Minerals and Metals

WorleyParsons; Oakville; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer to manage electrical engineering services for mining and minerals projects in Oakville, Ontario. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the field and must possess a degree in Electrical Engineering, along with strong organizational and communication skills. If you are self-motivated and eager to solve complex engineering problems, this is the right role for you.

Qualifications

• University graduate in Electrical Engineering or Applied Science.
• Strong experience and knowledge of direct Electrical design and engineering experience.
• P. Eng (Ontario) designation preferred or ability to register.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical engineering services and project requirements.
• Act as the electrical engineering Lead on specific projects.
• Resolve discrepancies between company and customer requirements.
• Assist and support junior personnel within the electrical engineering team.

Skills

Experience in Minerals and Metals industry

Surface and Underground Mining Experience

Knowledge of HV/MV Substation

Excellent technical and practical engineering skills

Competent use of relevant software

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Education

University graduate in Electrical Engineering or Applied Science

Tools

MS Office Suite

Electrical engineering specific software

SmartPlant Electrical software

Job description

Lead Electrical Engineer - Mining, Minerals and Metals (OAK0011)

Company: Worley

Purpose

We are currently recruiting for a Principal Electrical Engineer. Our team includes world class experts and dynamic go‑getters. This is a full‑time position based in Oakville, Ontario. The candidate will provide electrical engineering services on small to medium projects for the Electrical discipline and interface well with the customer and coordinate with the rest of the project team. Self‑motivated individuals with a desire to solve complex engineering problems, show effective team leadership and communication skills will be ideally suitable for this role.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical engineering services that meet Worley’s, its customers’ and applicable statutory and regulatory specifications, on time and within budget.
• Manage electrical engineering project requirements.
• Manage electrical engineering services such as:
  • participate in relevant meetings, prepare progress reports, and comply with required checking procedures.
  • ensure the project scope is clear and that changes comply with project change management processes.
  • provide advice during engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning activities. For example, oversee requisitions, technical bid evaluations and purchase order preparation.
• Act as the electrical engineering Lead on specific projects.
• If responsible for a team:
  • outline project requirements including actively promoting workshare, where appropriate, assign tasks and supervise progress; and
  • ensure the required services meet Worley, its customers and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, on time and within budget.
• Proactively resolve any discrepancies between Worley and its Customer’s requirements.
• Keep up to date with the latest developments and technical innovations in electrical engineering.
• If required, assist and support junior personnel within the electrical engineering team.
• Communicate effectively with the electrical engineering team and project stakeholders, including the Customer.
• Identify issues and problems, develop appropriate solutions, and ask for assistance when required.
• Coordinate/Communicate with other disciplines and the client.
• Support quality assurance and verification role on engineering deliverables.
• Participate in the professional development of less experienced members of the department/team.

What you will bring

• Experience in Minerals and Metals industry necessary.
• Surface and U/G Mining Experience including shaft sinking, subsurface utilities.
• Knowledge of HV/MV Substation (Indoor/Outdoor), Substation communication architecture, including teleprotection, telemetry, protection Relay setting/programming, ESCADA and experience in working on similar projects.
• Excellent technical and practical engineering skills and ability to consistently deliver quality, accurate and timely work to Worley and its clients.
• Excellent knowledge of the fundamental requirements of the electrical engineering, and the basic requirements of other engineering fields.
• Excellent knowledge of applicable local and international standards and statutory and regulatory specifications.
• Competent use of relevant software such as MS Office Suite and electrical engineering specific software.
• Extensive technical and practical experience in electrical engineering in the same or similar industry including experience in working in multi‑disciplinary projects and teams.
• Knowledge of Instrumentation would be an asset.
• Strong knowledge on the development of the following deliverables.
  • MV and LV systems.
  • Single line diagrams, schematics, interconnection and wiring diagram.
  • Layouts – lighting and grounding, cable routing design.
  • Substation and MCC design.
  • Area classification per code requirements.
  • Electrical calculations.
  • HVAC, Ventilation, and Fire Alarm/control system Experience.
• Revamp and grassroots project experience.
• Preparation of Specifications and Contract Documentation.
• Prepare electrical design and calculations in accordance with the relevant Canadian Codes / Standards and client preferences.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, regulations, and practices.
• Team player, with excellent organizational, communication, time management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of Power System Design/Studies and ETAP/SKM.
• Basic knowledge of Computer Aided Design software.
• Basic knowledge of SmartPlant Electrical software.
• Competent use of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.
• P. Eng (Ontario) designation preferred or to be able to register.

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training

• University graduate in Electrical Engineering or Applied Science.
• Strong experience and knowledge of direct Electrical design and engineering experience.

Please note: No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.

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