Senior Discipline Electrical Engineer

Senior Discipline Engineer - Electrical

Reports to: Lead Discipline Engineer - Electrical

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent, 40HRs/WK

Location: Vancouver, BC / North Bay, ON / Sudbury, ON

Date Posted: April 5, 2023

About Cementation:

Cementation is an underground mine contracting and engineering company. We build mines. Structured to deliver design-build solutions for technically challenging projects, our people build world-class shaft sinking and mine development projects. Our work requires a team approach where respect is expected, and innovation is encouraged if safety is not compromised.

Cementation's engineers and designers have been involved in many major shaft infrastructure projects. Our engineering expertise plays a critical role in our ability to offer design-build services for underground mines and world-class construction projects.

We participate in concept and pre-feasibility studies through the preparation of bankable documents and detailed engineering. Our electrical design work includes MV/LV power distribution, automation, and communication systems for surface and underground mining facilities, buildings, mine shafts, hoists, ventilation, and material handling systems.

Being an employer of choice in the mining industry has always been a mainstay of our mission statement, and Cementation is proud to have been selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for seven years. Open the door to new opportunities and grow with us. We offer a flexible work environment and support a sustainable life/work balance.

Cementation welcomes talented people from other industries. We have found that people from manufacturing and heavy industry in particular, have highly transferable skills, adding great value within the mining industry.

General Purpose of this Position:

The Senior Discipline Electrical Engineer provides safe, "Best for Project" solutions for complex projects, while ensuring regulatory compliance for all engineering deliverables. The Senior Engineer is responsible for collaborating with other disciplines and team members, completion and storage of all necessary calculations, review and knowledge of all pertinent codes and standards, review of engineering deliverables to ensure adherence to their requirements, planning and monitoring of quality assurance requirements, checks and stamps the work of EIT's, peer review, maintenance, and continuous improvement of their technical skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Health and Safety

• Work in compliance with all Health and Safety rules and regulations for Cementation.
• Be aware of any health and safety hazards or infractions and report same to Health and Safety Department.
• Ensure all applicable safety codes and regulations are met by appropriate design and use of technology.
• Be a champion for safety, advocating safe behaviour while incorporating safety into the designs produced by the group.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead the design of MV & LV power distribution, automation, and communication systems in a project team environment, with a focus on prefeasibility studies, conceptual design, and detailed design for mines.
• Be the Engineer of Record (EoR) for major studies and projects and collaborate with designers to ensure that the engineering requirements will be adequately conveyed and delivered.
• Select equipment, conduct electrical coordination, and arc flash studies, and develop protective relay settings.
• Produce and review project design criteria, specifications, datasheets, RFP documents, complete technical bid reviews, and provide vendor recommendations.
• Provide functional description documents, guide the design of P&IDs, and determine the network architecture.
• Participate in design, operability, constructability, and risk reviews.
• Complete reviews and approve vendor specification and drawings, and participant in shop or on-site QA reviews and acceptance tests.
• Conduct peer review of engineering designs and engineering calculations as required.
• Actively participate in the development of Engineers in Training, providing technical direction and mentorship.
• Provide level of effort and estimate for proposal submissions. As required, participate in marketing, or bid meetings, to answer questions related to project scope, or Cementation's technical capabilities.
• As requested, attend technical conferences, representing Cementations capabilities, and attending seminars that will further Cementation's knowledge.
• Collaborate with Project Services and Operations to produce "Best for Project" designs that are safe, reflect the Client's operability requirements first, and are constructible.
• During construction, assess and provide technical recommendations in response to field enquiries.
• This position has the requirement for occasional travel to our project sites and offices. Travel period may range from one day to several weeks and may include overseas assignments.
• This description lists the core responsibilities and duties of the position. Additional duties deemed to be within the incumbent's capabilities, on an as required basis, may be assigned by management.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Leadership of discipline specific design teams.
• Collaborative team player.
• Respectful and professional.
• Effective communicator.
• Engaged and Innovative.
• Positively reacts to change.
• Good knowledge of applying engineering application software like ETAP to perform electrical studies.
• Good knowledge of PLC and instrument, and interfacing with DCS and SCADA.
• Good knowledge of communication, wireless, and network backbone
• Practical experience in the industrial / mining sectors (i.e., underground mine power centres, hoisting control and drives, and tele-remote mining)
• Knowledge of Functional safety of safety-related control systems.
• Good working knowledge and skills in the following software:
  • ETAP
  • AutoCAD Electrical or other design software.
  • MS Office Suite, MS Project.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering Degree or equivalent, accredited by Professional Engineers of Ontario, or other Canadian professional engineering body.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with Professional Engineers of Ontario, or other Canadian professional engineering body.
• Experience in discipline specific design of medium to large underground and / or heavy industrial infrastructure.
• Previous relevant work experience in mining or heavy construction.
• Minimum 10 to 15 years of relevant experience.

Travel Requirements:

• This position has the requirement for occasional travel to our project sites and offices.
• Travel period may range from one day to several weeks.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• As needed, serve as a backup to the Lead Engineer

Supporting a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce:

At Cementation Americas, we believe in diversity and inclusion. We recognize the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we strive to provide a work environment that is respectful to all employees. One of our core values as a company is giving employees every opportunity to succeed - this starts with treating everyone with dignity and respect and valuing the unique contribution of every employee.

We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds and candidates for employment will be assessed in a non-discriminatory manner. In addition to career development training, all employees are provided with diversity and inclusion training. As a team, we will continue to grow and learn together.

We offer a competitive compensation package for our employees, including a generous group benefits plan, and we are committed to providing training and development for all employees.

Cementation Americas has successfully implemented a hybrid work schedule in all of our Corporate Offices. All office staff have the option of remote work Mondays and Fridays, while working the balance of the week (Tues/Wed/Thurs) in the office.

To apply for this position, you must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada or authorized in writing to work in Canada under federal immigration requirements. If we are unable to fill the position domestically, it will be re-posted inviting international candidates and/or temporary foreign workers.

How to Apply:

Thank you for your interest in working at Cementation. To apply for this position, you must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada or authorized in writing to work in Canada under federal immigration requirements. If we are unable to fill the position domestically, it will be re-posted inviting international candidates and/or temporary foreign workers.

Start your application today by following this link https://cementationjobs.applicantpool.com/jobs/. Alternatively, resumes can be emailed to [email protected], or faxed to 705-472-0078. When submitting your resume, please include relevant qualifications including, but not limited to, Ontario Common Core.

Thank-you for your interest in Cementation.