Mechanical Engineer

Vianode; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading battery materials company in southwestern Ontario is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead technical activities and ensure project goals are met. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, over 10 years of industry experience, and be licensed with Professional Engineers of Ontario. This role necessitates strong project management skills and international travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience with large-scale industrial projects.
• Licensed with Professional Engineers of Ontario and ideally with PMP Certification.
• Proficient in relevant codes, standards, and regulations in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead all technical activities for project compliance.
• Review technical documentation and specifications.
• Support supplier selection for mechanical equipment.
• Ensure adherence to project schedule and budget.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation plans.

Skills

Mechanical engineering principles

Project management

Technical evaluation

Supplier compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team as Mechanical Engineer : Shaping the Future of Battery Technology

About Vianode

Vianode is an advanced battery materials company providing sustainable anode graphite solutions for the battery and EV value chains in North America and Europe. Vianode’s breakthrough solution enables tailored high-performance synthetic anode graphite and holistic sustainability offering a 90% reduction in CO2 footprint. Vianode operates the world's most sustainable full-scale anode graphite plant for batteries at Herøya Norway.

The next step involves executing a multi-billion dollar phased investment program dedicated to establishing large-scale plants across North America and Europe.

Vianode’s long-term ambition is to supply advanced battery materials to 3 million EVs per year by 2030. Vianode is owned by the world-leading financial company Altor.

About the Role

As Mechanical Engineer you will work closely with the Owner’s Team and external contractors, ensuring technical accuracy and project goal adherence. Key responsibilities include leading technical activities, providing guidance to Engineering contractors, overseeing design development, tracking progress, reviewing technical documentation, and liaising with third-party suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all technical activities including design, engineering, procurement support, Supplier quality, commissioning and start-up planning.
• Review technical documentation, specifications, drawings, and calculations provided by the Engineering contractor and ensure compliance to codes, standards, industry best practices, and project specifications.
• Support the bidding and Supplier selection process for Mechanical equipment packages (e.g. pumps, cooling towers, compressors, etc).
• Lead technical evaluation of equipment supplier proposals and ensure cost effective solutions are selected.
• Support Installation and Commissioning of equipment.
• Address any discrepancies or deviations from project specifications.
• Ensure adherence to project schedule and budget for assigned equipment packages and manage changes using established “management of change” procedures and tools.
• Identify risks that could impact cost, schedule, quality, or safety and propose mitigation plan. Ensure mitigation plans are reviewed by stakeholders and actions are driven to completion.
• Visit supplier facility during fabrication to monitor progress and quality.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Minimum of 10 years' proven track record in the industry with large-scale industrial projects experience
• Licenced with Professional Engineers of Ontario and ideally withPMP Certification
• Experience with various types of furnaces and/or dry powder processes, an asset
• Proficient in relevant codes, standards, and regulations in Canada
• Availability to travel internationally

Location: Onsite, South West Ontario (specific location TBC)

• Onsite with visits to engineering offices, contractor offices other team meetings.

At Vianode

we believe in “The power of we.” The Vianode way is collaboration on every level. Together, we unleash a force greater than the sum of each one of us, and we acknowledge every individual effort in our shared accomplishments.

You are a great fit for our team if you:

• Take charge and enjoy being part of a fast-growing, agile, pioneering company that depends on personal initiative, responsibility, and drive.

• Like to challenge the status quo by being courageous and committed.

• Want to keep learning, personally and professionally, and continuously pursue opportunities to develop and improve.

Why Join Vianode?

Join us on our mission to deliver the most efficient solutions to reduce battery industry emissions. Together, we\'re pioneering anode graphite technology for a carbon-neutral society, paving the way for the green transition and a more sustainable future.

Apply today !

Vianode is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We look forward to welcoming candidates who share our vision for a sustainable future.