Mechanical Designer

Kent; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Mechanical Designer in Sarnia, Ontario. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and over 10 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include liaison with engineering teams, preparing specifications, and ensuring adherence to quality standards. The role offers an engaging work environment focused on safety and performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in mechanical design.
• Proficient with relevant software tools and communication skills.
• Field experience will be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with other engineering disciplines and Project Mechanical Lead.
• Prepare specifications and ensure adherence to company standards.
• Provide field verification of equipment and components.

Skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Compress

PV Elite

NozzlePRO

Job description

About you:

Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs:

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

Kent is looking for a Mechanical Designer

To prepare or modify designs for mechanical static equipment projects. Designs include drawings, design details, specifications, bills of quantity and design calculations using industry recognized computational software.



Skills andResponsibilities:


Responsibilities:

• Liaise with and coordinate with the other engineering disciplines and Lead Mechanical Engineer
• Participate in all phases of project, including conceptual, FEED, detail design
• Provide field verification of equipment and mechanical components to record data and information.
• Perform job responsibilities under the direction of the Project Mechanical Lead and project engineer(s)
• Work efficiently and maintain the required technical quality of work produced within the project schedule and budgeted man-hours
• Prepare specifications, data sheets, material requisitions, technical bid evaluations, review and approve vendor documents and drawings
• Ensure adherence to client and/or company specifications, work instructions, quality processes, governing codes and standards, and good engineering practice
• Responsible for reporting the progress status of the equipment being handled to the Project mechanical lead and project engineer(s)
• Interface with Client's representatives and maintain a good relationship throughout the project
• Be conversant and knowledgeable with the requirement of current legislation and standards e.g., API, CSA, API, NFPA, ASME Codes and industry Standards, Federal, and Provincial Regulations
• Must be methodical and systematic in her/his approach
• The Candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining a positive relationship with all project personnel, engineering team, and other stakeholders

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.


Yourknowledge/skills,education,andexperience:


Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification:

• Technologist or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited University
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience
• Field experience will be considered an asset
• Proficient with MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) in addition knowledge of Compress, PV Elite and NozzlePRO would be an asset
• Report writing, Communication, and Presentation skills

Communication:

• Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.

Behavior/ Core Competencies:

• The Candidate shall have experience in Oil & Gas, Refinery, Chemical projects along with effective communication skills
• The Candidate shall have versed experience in different type of packages and static equipment in general
• Experience in vessels, tanks, towers (API/ASME) which includes multi discipline scope will be added value
• The Candidate will have direct responsibility of mechanical deliverables, supporting the project mechanical lead, coordinate with other engineering disciplines, client and suppliers
• The candidate shall be an integral part of a task force team in an ongoing sustainable, reliability and performance enhancement projects

HSSEQ:

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.


Details about the role:
Location: Sarnia Ontario
Relocation required:n/a
Travel required: 5%
Contract type: Regular
Experience level: 10+ Years