Material Handling Engineering Lead

TRS Staffing Solutions; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing firm is looking for a Material Handling Engineering Lead in Vancouver, BC. This full-time permanent position involves leading the design and review of material handling systems for mining projects. Applicants should have over 15 years of experience and a Bachelor's in mechanical engineering. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential, along with a background in mining. Competitive opportunity available.

Qualifications

• Over 15 years of experience in bulk material handling engineering and design.
• At least 10 years in a leadership role.
• Professional certification with a recognized engineering association.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve vendor lists and quotation requests.
• Supervise and lead the design of conveyors.
• Manage project Scope of Services and baseline documents.

Skills

Bulk material handling engineering

Team leadership

Strong English communication skills

Drawing reading (PFDs, P&IDs)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field

Tools

Sidewinder

Newton

Job description

Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our personnel, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you are invited to apply for this role.

TRS Staffing Solutions has an exciting opportunity for a Material Handling Engineering Lead role to work for an amazing EPCM client in Vancouver, BC. This is a full-time permanent position that comes with great opportunity to work on medium to large sized Mining projects.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve vendor lists, prepare quotation requests, bid tabulations, and purchase orders.
• Supervise and Lead the design of conveyors, perform calculations, and determine drive and take-up details.
• Manage project Scope of Services, Scope of Facilities, and other baseline documents.
• Supervise the development of material handling designs for crushing and screening facilities.
• Authorize trade-off study reports comparing technical and commercial aspects.
• Size storage stockpiles and bins, and design reclaim arrangements.
• Lead the review of vendor equipment documentation.
• Assign work to teams, monitor progress, and manage scope of work.
• Create and review material handling equipment specifications and design criteria.
• Incorporate health, safety, and environmental factors into design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Over 15 years of experience in bulk material handling engineering and design.
• Mining background is a must.
• At least 10 years in leadership role.
• Professional certification or registration with a recognized engineering association.
• Proficient in reading drawings, PFDs, and P&IDs.
• Enthusiastic about learning and contributing in a team environment.
• Strong English communication skills for interacting with management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors.
• Ability to work in the office, with potential for remote work based on experience.
• Preferred: Advanced knowledge of belt conveyor standards (CEMA, ISO, DIN) and design software (Sidewinder, Newton), plus practical field experience.

To apply for this position, please send your Word formatted resume to [e-mail]

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. TRS is an equal opportunity company.

TRS Staffing Solutions (Canada) Inc. specializes in supplying engineers, designers, project managers, and other technical and professional services personnel to a broad spectrum of industries worldwide.