Material Handling Engineer

Fluor Corporation; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Care

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Fluor Canada is seeking a mechanical engineer and CAD designer to join the Mining and Metals team. You will contribute to the design of large-scale belt conveyors, crushing and screening stations, and bulk material storage and reclaim facilities for mining projects.

You will work with a team to develop and review design criteria, calculations, and equipment specifications. Strong communication and practical field experience are essential to deliver safe, cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Accredited four-year degree in engineering and six years of work experience; professional certification/registration if required
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences including management, clients and vendors
• Knowledge of bulk material handling and conveyor design practices
• Field experience and practical understanding of design codes and standards

Responsibilities

• Develop material handling design for crushing and screening facilities, including equipment sizing
• Size storage stockpiles and design reclaim arrangements
• Design conveyors and determine drive and take-up details
• Prepare and review material handling equipment specifications and criteria

Skills

Mechanical design

Conveyor design

Bulk material handling

CAD design

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree (accredited 4-year)

Tools

CAD software

MS Office

Job description

Fluor is one of Canada's top employers and is recognized globally as a leader in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Fabrication, and Maintenance industry. Our focus on innovation and providing cost-effective technology-based solutions is second to none. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us fulfill our purpose to Build a Better World.

Fluor team members are at the heart of our success in executing projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. If you value teamwork, empowerment in your career, and are eager to champion innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients, this opportunity just may be for you!

Job Description

The Material Handling group of Fluor’s Mining and Metals business line is involved in all aspects of design and mechanical engineering of large scale belt conveyors, crushing and screening stations, bulk material storage and reclaim solutions, and ship and rail loading and unloading facilities for the mining industry. The successful candidate will be a part of a team of mechanical engineers and CAD designers and be responsible for creating a suitable facility which may encompass some or all of the above scopes to support clients’ Projects. This position will require understanding of bulk material handling, knowledge of conveyor circuit design, and experience in studies and detailed engineering projects. Some responsibilities and tasks are as follows:

• Develop material handling design of crushing and screening facilities - select and size equipment
• Size storage stockpiles and bins and design reclaim arrangements
• Design conveyors including performing conveyor calculations and deciding drive and take-up details
• Develop and review various material handling equipment specifications, including material handling design criteria
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and six (6) years of work-related experience; a recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
• Professional registration and membership in technical society (preferred)
• Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materials
• Practical field experience
• Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs

Preferred Qualifications

Fluor Canada rewards hard work, knowledge, and commitment. Fluor offers competitive employee compensation packages, comprehensive benefit programs including Health, Dental and Vision Care, flexible spending dollars, group registered retirement program, parental top-up, education reimbursement, employee and family assistance programs, and much more. Fluor also offers several employee resource groups that aim to provide opportunities for professional and personal growth, improved wellness, and involvement in the community.

At Fluor, we believe that overall wellness encompasses the four wellness pillars of mental, physical, financial and social. Upon these pillars we are committed to fostering a healthy, inclusive and psychologically safe workplace by creating awareness through knowledge building and communication while focusing on measurable outcomes.

Compressed work schedule: The Fluor Canada offices work a compressed work schedule offering every second Friday off.

Salary is based upon experience. Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $167,000.00

The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Fluor uses artificial intelligence (AI) in its hiring process to review applications and identify qualified candidates. More information including contact information is available in our Applicant Notice when creating a profile on our recruiting platform.

Notice to Candidates: As required by some of our clients and projects, to the extent allowed by law, offers may be conditional upon consent and clearance of a satisfactory background check which could include, but is not limited to, a criminal records check, and confirmation of education, professional registration, employment history, and references.

While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted. Are you ready to join us? We are looking forward to hearing from you today!