Senior Engineering Systems Administrator

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. 

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Engineering Systems Administrator for our Minerals & Metals (M&M) team in Saskatoon, SK.

The Role

Reporting to the Engineering Systems Lead – M&M West and collaborating with team members locally and across the country, you will play a key role in supporting and maintaining engineering systems that enable efficient project execution. This position involves administering, configuring, and troubleshooting engineering applications and platforms, ensuring data integrity, and providing technical support to end-users. You will also assist in implementing process improvements and system enhancements to optimize workflows across multiple projects. This is a full-time position.

Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients across Canada and the US.  Our teams are making it a priority to develop flexible working arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needs, through our standard hybrid working model.

Our Clients and Projects 

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

From feasibility study to execution, Wood's Minerals & Metals business has helped design and deliver mining projects globally for over 60 years. Our world calls for advanced, scalable processing of key minerals and metals to meet rising demand across all commodities. At Wood, we play our part by supporting our global clients with advanced facilities and predictable, safe and fast delivery of projects worldwide as we strive for net zero. 

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across our Minerals & Metals (M&M) sector.
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working (this role will require a minimum of 3 days per week working in the office)
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.  
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates.  We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.

Typical responsibilities 

• Setup and configuration of engineering systems, AVEVA suite of products and Autodesk Plant 3D
• Provide technical guidance and support to users when required.
• Install engineering applications (e.g., AVEVA suite, Autodesk products) on users' machines.
• Troubleshoot database and application errors and advise on appropriate resolution steps.
• Develop, implement, and maintain system standards, libraries, and catalogues in conjunction with other system administrators for all disciplines.
• Manage Plant 3D project setup, including:
  • Creation and maintenance of project databases.
  • Configuration of piping specifications, catalogs, and templates.
  • Integration with external databases and document management systems.
  • Managing and maintaining Autodesk Construction Cloud.
  • Daily Navis files
• Ensure that the correct engineering systems are deployed and used on projects.
• Ensure all engineering systems customization aligns with the company's objectives and long-term vision.
• Configure engineering systems in line with client requirements and project deliverables.
• Provide advice to Project Managers on the most efficient use of engineering systems to meet project goals.
• Compile and maintain documentation to facilitate the use of selected engineering applications.
• Contribute to the long-term strategic development plan for engineering systems and related design applications to drive continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives.

What makes you remarkable? 

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges. 

Expected: 

• Programming language qualifications in AVEVA PML1 and PML2. Experience in VBA, C#, SQL, etc., will be an advantage
• Relevant design qualifications would be an advantage
• Autodesk Plant 3D administration experience (project setup, spec management, catalog customization)
• Authorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of Engineering Systems Administrator experience working with AVEVA:
  • AVEVA Administration (Global Project Setup)
  • E3D Design & Draw
  • E3D ISO Production
  • AVEVA Engineering
  • AVEVA Paragon
  • AVEVA P\&ID (advantageous)
• Minimum 3 years of Autodesk Plant 3D administration experience, including:
  • Project and database configuration.
  • Piping spec and catalog management.
  • Customization of templates and reports.
  • Integration with BIM workflows and Navisworks
• Experience within a BIM or database-driven engineering and design environment.
• Experience with Autodesk Construction cloud.
• Proven computer skills and knowledge of CAD applications, relational databases, and spreadsheets
• 5–10 years of engineering design and modeling experience within mechanical, piping, or structural disciplines.
• Experience in local and wide area network environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint) and Adobe Acrobat Pro

This opportunity will require a min of 3 days per week working from the office.