Project Engineer, Mechanical Facilities

GDI Integrated Facility Services; Greater Napanee; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading integrated facility services provider is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Greater Napanee for a 15-24 month temporary role. The candidate will oversee project mechanical aspects, ensuring contractors meet specifications and timelines. An ideal applicant will possess a Mechanical Engineering degree, relevant experience, and a strong understanding of construction and project management principles. Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits are included.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits plan

$125 yearly safety footwear allowance

Qualifications

• Licensed Engineer (P.Eng) in Ontario or relevant trade certifications.
• 5+ years of facilities mechanical engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of construction practices and project management principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage contractors to ensure mechanical work is completed safely and on time.
• Lead the mechanical aspects of projects through initial phases and support installation.
• Review and approve progress invoices and coordinate commissioning activities.

Skills

Project Management

Teamwork

Budget Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Join the GDI Family!

One provider. One solution. All your facility maintenance services.

GDI provides unequalled capability and expertise in the facility services sector across Canada and the United States. Our broad knowledge and competencies in integrated facility services will contribute to the success of our business partners. With nearly a century of experience, our excellent service delivery distinguishes us from other facility services providers. Our team of over 30,000 individuals offer innovative cleaning techniques, best-in-class capabilities, and unrivaled experience.

Company: GDI Services (Canada) LP

Location: Goodyear, Napanee, ON

Job Type: Temporary, 15 – 24 months

Wage Range: $40-$53/hr (depending on experience)

Schedule: Mon–Fri, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

Why Work for GDI

• Comprehensive benefits plan
• $125 yearly safety footwear allowance
  
  

Essential Duties

• Manage risks and ensure that contractors complete the mechanical work safely, to specification, on time, and on-budget.
• Lead Facilities Mechanical aspects of the project during the initial phases of the project, and later partner with process area leads to support process equipment installation and commissioning as needed.
• Participate in installation bid package preparation, contractor qualification, and the pre-construction preparation process.
• Thoroughly understand the construction sequencing, design details, budget estimate, job scope, and schedule.
• Read and understand all manufacturer assembly drawings and instructions for equipment installation, bid packages, and construction packages, including scopes of work, specifications, and drawings.
• Lead daily contractor meetings.
• Effectively manage communications between the contractor, Goodyear corporate engineers, and others to coordinate the work and resolve issues.
• Perform administrative tasks including scheduling, budget management & cost control, issuance of weekly reports, parts management, etc.
• Review and approve progress invoices and change requests.
• Verify that all equipment drawings, operation & maintenance manuals, and spare part lists have been received.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with the contractors, equipment suppliers, GE engineers, and the plant operations team.
• Support the PSO (Process Sign-Off) for assigned equipment and manage punch lists.
• Collect and maintain “as-built” information to reflect any changes made during construction.
• Standard working time will be 5 days per week during construction. Other hours may be required to meet deadlines or during the start-up and testing of new systems.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Licensed Engineer (P.Eng) in Ontario OR Specialist Position: Relevant experience, and preferably trade certifications (e.g. millwright or electrician)
• 5+ years of facilities mechanical engineering experience
• Strong understanding of construction practices and project management principles.
• Experience in a manufacturing production environment is highly desirable.
• Experience with process equipment, preferably Tire or Rubber machinery
• Good understanding of safe work practices and proper workmanship
• Ability to demonstrate effective teamwork, maintain a professional demeanour, and foster positive relationships inside and outside the team
• Budgeting and capital forecasting experience
• Familiarity with Gantt chart scheduling and software, as well as identification and mitigation of schedule risks
• Experienced user of AutoCAD two-dimensional drafting software
• Mechanical Systems:
• Experience in consulting, industry, or heavy construction.
• Knowledge in Industrial piping, pumps, valves, and instrumentation for water, gas, hydraulics, pneumatics, steam, compressed air, fire protection, piping and systems, process ventilation and cooling, dust collector systems, compressors, cooling towers, boilers, tanks, fans and packaged air handling units
• Able to read drawings, P&IDs, flow diagrams, and schematics for process piping, HVAC and sprinkler systems.
• Preferred experience with industrial mechanical design (process piping, HVAC, fire protection), including layouts, sizing calculations, studies, and equipment specifications.
  

GDI Services (Canada) LP is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities up to the point of undue hardship during the recruitment, assessment, and selection process. Please notify GDI Services (Canada) LP if you require accommodation in respect of the materials or procedures used at any time during this process. If you require accommodation GDI Services (Canada) LP will work with you to determine how to meet your needs.