Mechanical Engineer

Bantrel is proud to be a leading provider of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services in Canada.

Since our inception in 1983, we have delivered end-to-end solutions for some of Canada's most challenging and complex energy, mining and infrastructure projects, with an unrelenting focus on safety, while delivering to the highest degree of quality. Bantrel performs design and procurement services from our Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto offices and delivers construction management and self perform construction services at various Client sites across Canada.

Our global reach and local touch is demonstrated by our affiliation with our parent company, Bechtel Corporation, one of the largest EPC companies in the world, and with McCaig Investments, a Canadian owned private company with longstanding ties to the local business community.

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Bantrel is currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer, Bulk Material Handling to support the K+S PC Engineering team. The Bulk Material Handling (BMH) Engineer will be responsible for coordinating the design and multi-disciplinary engineering delivery of BMH systems. The position requires extensive experience with Bulk Materials Handling within the potash industry.  The role requires the coordination of multi-discipline design work-sharing across multiple offices.  A proven working knowledge of data-centric design, applied to work on major projects is required.

This position will report to the Project Engineering Manager and will require extensive regular client facing interaction. 

Duties & Responsibilities include:

• Plans, schedules, conducts and coordinates detailed phases of engineering work.  Performs work that involves conventional engineering practice but may include complex features such as resolving conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials and/or difficult coordination requirements.
• Plans, coordinates or prepares equipment or work specifications, bid evaluations and award recommendations for equipment.
• Coordinates engineering efforts in assigned areas between specialty and other engineering groups or disciplines, with the client, suppliers, and contractors and between other groups.
• When delegated, assumes a lead technical role over other engineers or project subgroups for completing specific tasks.
• Reviews bid analyses and makes recommendation.
• Prepares or assists in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports or proposals.
• Performs or assists in the performance of problem analysis and original design.
• Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of cost estimates, quantity take-offs and staffing requirements for proposals, forecasts and change orders.
• Reviews and checks work of subordinate engineers.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering;
• 10-15 years industry experience;
• Professional Engineer (Mechanical – BMH);
• Engineering design background;
• Bulk Materials Handling (BMH) subject matter knowledge;
• Extensive Potash BMH experience;
• Performs most assignments independently with instructions as to the general results expected.  Receives technical guidance from Engineering Supervisors on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed project plans.
• Works independently and able to contact Vendor's representatives and project field personnel to gather or give information.
• Smart Plant 3D working knowledge & data-centric design experience.
• Experience with coordination of multiple interfacing engineering teams;
• Experience working with multi-discipline teams in multi-office locations;
• Extensive Client facing experience;
• Professional communication skills (written and verbal).
• P.Eng in any province, preferably in Saskatchewan;
• Working knowledge of the Potash industry;

Our culture is guided by our Mission and Values, these shape how we treat one another, our Clients, and how we achieve excellence. Bantrel has a long and vibrant history of local community involvement, employee volunteerism, and corporate philanthropy.

As part of the recruitment process, successful clearance of applicable pre-employment checks is required which may include Criminal Background/Police Information check, Drug & Alcohol test, Reference checks as well as submittal of Provincial Driver's Abstract. Please note only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted - all other resumes will be retained for future consideration.  No phone calls or unsolicited agency resumes please. AI technology is utilized by Bantrel as part of our recruitment process.