mechanical engineer

• • Education: Bachelor’s degree
  • Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
  • or equivalent experience

Work setting

• • Willing to relocate
  • Relocation costs not covered by employer

Tasks

• • Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation and performance of mechanisms, components and systems
  • Design power plants, machines and equipment
  • Analyze dynamics and vibrations of mechanical systems and structures
  • Supervise and inspect the installation of mechanical systems
  • Develop maintenance standards, schedules and programs
  • Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems
  • Plan and manage projects, and prepare material, cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications for machinery and systems
  • Prepare contract documents and evaluate tenders for industrial construction or maintenance
  • Supervise technicians, technologists and other engineers and review and approve designs, calculations and cost estimates

Supervision

• • 11-15 people

Security and safety

• • Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• • Willing to travel
  • Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Physically demanding
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to distinguish between colours
  • Sound discrimination
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Large workload
  • Overtime required

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week