Plant Engineer

Patriot Forge Corporation; Brantford; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP match

Continuing Education

Service Recognition Awards

Safety Shoe reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Community Involvement

Job summary

Patriot Forge Corporation in Ontario is seeking a qualified Project Manager to lead capital and expense projects, coordinating design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of large forging equipment and plant expansions.

The ideal candidate holds a Professional Engineer license, 5+ years in a heavy industrial setting, and strong AutoCAD skills, with proven ability to manage contractors and lead cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer license in good standing.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in a heavy industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage multidiscipline projects for large forging equipment and plant expansions.
• Coordinate and review work of Sub Contractors and maintenance staff on capital projects.
• Develop and execute Project Work Plans and Schedules for capital and major expense projects.
• Support capital equipment purchasing (requirements, evaluations, buy vs. build).
• Mentor Jr. Engineers and project managers; provide status reports to Senior Management.

Skills

AutoCAD

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Salary Range: $95,000.00 To $125,000.00 Annually

Patriot Forge Corporation is the largest custom open-die forging company in Canada and a leader in the Global Market. Patriot has long-term partnerships with global leaders in Gas Compression, Power Generation, Fossil Fuels and Nuclear Power.

Patriot Forge Corporation offers excellent opportunities to gain skills and experience through our robust apprenticeship programs and on-the-job training.

Our employees enjoy benefits such as

• Company match RRSP program
• Continuing Education Program
• Service Recognition Awards
• Safety Shoe reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Community Involvement

Overview of Position:

To manage, plan, and execute Capital and Expense projects in support of our capital expansion and equipment upgrade objectives

Responsibilities:

• Manage multidiscipline projects ranging from design, build, and installation projects for large forging equipment (furnaces, forging presses, etc.) to plant expansions
• Proven involvement and interaction with all project team members, including Maintenance, Operations and Management
• Develop and coordinate equipment overhaul and upgrade projects
• Coordinate and review the work of Sub Contractors and maintenance staff who are participating in capital projects
• Develop and execute Project Work Plans and Schedule activities for capital and major expense projects
• Support capital equipment purchasing (requirement definitions, product and supplier evaluations, buy vs. build exercises)
• Participate in Greenfield plant design, construction, and commissioning projects
• Provide mentoring and guidance to Jr. Engineers and project managers
• Provide regular status reports to Senior Management
• Complete machine design and equipment layout assignments
• Provide guidance, direction, and design upgrades for existing equipment
• Comply with H&S management program and policies

Experience:

• Professional Engineer license in good standing
• Mechanical or Industrial Engineer or equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a heavy industrial environment
• Proven large project management experience related to heavy equipment procurement and installation as well as industrial construction
• Knowledge of large hydraulic systems, presses, cranes, mobile equipment, and heavy machine tools
• Heavy machine design experience would be an asset
• Proficiency in AutoCad is required
• Heavy machine design experience is an asset
• Experience managing contractors, machine design and build companies, and trades
• A willingness to get hands on when necessary
• Good communication and leadership skills
• The ability to work with minimal supervision

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Patriot Forge Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Patriot Forge Corporation if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process

Patriot Forge Corporation does not utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants. Each resume is reviewed individually by a member of our hiring team.