Lead Mechanical Layout Designer

Ausenco Pty Ltd.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm in Vancouver is seeking a Lead Mechanical Layout Designer. This role involves preparing mechanical layouts, managing design teams, and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates should have a Mechanical Engineering Technician diploma and extensive experience in mineral processing design. The position promotes work-life balance and supports career advancement through various benefits and training opportunities.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Hybrid work model

Holistic wellness programs

Qualifications

• 15 year's relevant experience in Mechanical Layout and design drafting of Mineral Processing Plants.
• Experience in layout design of mineral processing plants for studies and projects.
• Understanding of major mineral processing equipment and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare mechanical layouts and develop 2D and 3D layouts according to project requirements.
• Manage a team of layout designers and control project schedule and budget hours.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulations.

Skills

Mechanical Layout Design

Autodesk Software Proficiency

Leadership

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Mechanical Engineering Technician diploma or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

AdvanceSteel

Plant3D

Job description

Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 26 offices in 15 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

Our team in Canada is growing, we are currently recruiting for a Lead Mechanical Layout Designer to join our Project Delivery Business line in the Vancouver office.

About the Role

• Prepare mechanical layouts : study level and execution level drawings in line with project requirements
• Development of mechanical layouts in 2D layouts (Autocad). 3D layout an asset.
• Produce layout relevant deliverables such as design criteria, design drawings and reports.
• Deliver design drawings according to project-specific design criteria as well as the defined regulations, codes, and standards.
• Maintain consistent design drafting standards across projects by communicating expectations and holding project members to account for standards.
• Manage a team of layout designers against project schedule and budgeted hours.
• Control and monitor layout budget hours and manpower loading and provide forecast.
• Support proposal managers in providing input into the proposal and estimates.
• Facilitate and ensure interdisciplinary co-ordination when developing layouts or models.
• Comply with all of Ausenco corporate policies and procedures by adopting Ausenco Quality Assurance and Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment policies, procedures and requirements.

Qualifications

Mechanical Engineering Technician diploma or equivalent.

15 year’s relevant experience in Mechanical Layout and design drafting of Mineral Processing Plants within a large project, multidisciplinary EPC / EPCM environment.

Gold and Copper commodities experience.

Experience in layout design of mineral processing plants for studies and projects.

Understanding of major mineral processing equipment and interconnecting equipment and chutework.

Proficient with Autodesk products (Autocad, AdvanceSteel, Plant3D) 2d and 3d. Smartplant an asset.

Able to use vendor data, drawings and information to develop and verify the model.

Experience in brownfield, greenfield & international projects.

Knowledge of industry or regulatory standards, regulations and codes relating to the design and systems for projects.

Well-developed written and oral skills

Excellent communication skills, be detailed-oriented, a self-starter, organized, be able to work independently to produce drawings within a strict deadline schedule.

Able to work well, either as lead, part of a team or independently.

Experience in Industrial projects is also an asset.

Why Ausenco?

We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. Beyond a competitive remuneration package we offer :

Career advancement - Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities

Work Life Balance – Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home; and progressive parental leave benefits to foster family needs and professional life

Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness

Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.

Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual. #LI-Hybrid #LI-RP1

Compensation : $110K - $150K per year

Expected Salary : Variation in salary is determined by factors such as qualifications, relevant years of experience, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

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