Project Engineer

Morton/Windsor; Windsor (VT); On-site; USD 93,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Windsor Salt Ltd. in Windsor, VT, is seeking a Project Engineer to serve as a technical expert overseeing contractors in underground mining operations and surface milling. You will perform engineering analyses and cost estimates for capital appropriation requests to maintain plant operations.

Responsibilities include leading HSE compliance, risk assessments, MOC activities, and coordinating procurement, contracts, and project closeout to ensure safety, on-schedule delivery and cost control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• P.Eng designation preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of manufacturing supervisory experience.
• Experience with capital project management and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment with leadership in health, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead project risk assessments and Management of Change (MOC) activities.
• Plan, manage, and execute capital and sustaining engineering projects from concept through commissioning.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and cost reports.
• Coordinate procurement, contractor coordination, invoicing, and payments.
• Oversee third-party inspections of critical mine infrastructure and ensure corrective actions.
• Provide engineering support to Production and Maintenance for reliability and asset performance.
• Lead investigations and troubleshooting for major equipment failures and shutdowns.
• Conduct feasibility studies, cost estimates, and technical evaluations for mine development.
• Evaluate processes and implement engineering solutions for safety, productivity, and cost efficiency.
• Manage design, construction, installation, commissioning, and project closeout per specs.

Skills

Engineering principles

Project management

Manufacturing supervision

SAP

AutoCAD

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineering (P.Eng) designation

Tools

SAP

AutoCAD

Job description

For more than 125 years, Windsor Salt has improved the lives of Canadians by making their food tastier, their roads safer, their pools cleaner, and so much more. From the salt we mine and produce through evaporative processes, Windsor Salt is a trusted authority on salt in Canada and has one of the industry's largest production and distribution networks. We're grateful to be known as a company that cares deeply about our commitment to a culture of zero harm, ensuring product quality, supporting employee well-being and exposure across the mining value chain, and positively impacting the communities we serve.

Job Summary

The Ojibway Mine has an exciting opportunity available for a Project Engineer. The successful candidate will serve as a technical expert and oversee contractors in support of underground mining operations and surface milling operations. This position is responsible for performing engineering and cost estimating for capital appropriation requests to maintain plant operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment by demonstrating leadership in health, safety, and regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to all company policies, procedures, and safe work practices by employees and contractors.
• Lead project risk assessments and Management of Change (MOC) activities to identify, mitigate, and communicate project-related risks throughout planning and execution.
• Plan, manage, and execute capital and sustaining engineering projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and meet operational objectives.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, capital budgets, and monthly spending forecasts while maintaining accurate project cost control and financial reporting.
• Manage project procurement, contractor coordination, purchase requisitions, invoicing, progress payments, and project documentation to ensure timely execution and financial accountability.
• Coordinate and oversee third-party engineering inspections of critical mine infrastructure, ensuring inspection findings are addressed and corrective actions are prioritized and completed.
• Provide engineering support to the Production and Maintenance departments by improving equipment reliability, infrastructure integrity, operational efficiency, and long-term asset performance.
• Lead technical investigations, troubleshooting, and engineering support for major equipment failures, shutdowns, infrastructure repairs, and commissioning activities.
• Conduct engineering studies, feasibility assessments, cost estimates, and technical evaluations for mine development, infrastructure improvements, and capital investment opportunities.
• Evaluate production and maintenance processes and implement engineering solutions that improve safety, productivity, reliability, quality, and cost effectiveness.
• Manage engineering design, construction, installation, contractor performance, commissioning, and project closeout while ensuring compliance with engineering standards and specifications.
• Collaborate with vendors, consultants, and contractors to evaluate equipment, engineering services, and technical solutions, providing recommendations for capital purchases and infrastructure improvements.
• Maintain complete and accurate engineering drawings, technical records, project documentation, asset information, and project financial records.
• Support compliance with environmental permits, regulatory requirements, corporate standards, and Windsor Salt policies while identifying and mitigating engineering compliance risks.
• Provide technical leadership, communicate project status, budgets, schedules, and risks to management, and support cross-functional teams in achieving departmental and site objectives.
• Apply the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement while coordinating project activities and contractor work.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably mining, mechanical, chemical, or electrical.
• Proven ability to apply engineering principles to concrete problems and opportunities.
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• Ability to plan and carry out project assignments.
• Three to five years of manufacturing supervisory experience.
• SAP and AutoCAD experience.
• A self-starter who is capable of managing and performing multiple tasks.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a problem-solving team.
• Recognize and respect diverse perspectives expressed by team members, peers, or superiors.
• Above-average written and oral communication skills.
• Strong technical skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.

Preferred

• Professional Engineering (P.Eng) designation.
• Structural Engineering project management experience is considered a strong asset.

The expected annual compensation for this position is $93,330 - $126,270. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skillset, or location. This position is for an existing vacancy. We do not require Canadian work experience. Windsor Salt Ltd. does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen or assess applicants.

Windsor Salt Ltd. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available, on request, for qualified candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.