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Our focus on innovation and providing cost-effective technology-based solutions is second to none. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us fulfill our purpose to Build a Better World.\nFluor team members are at the heart of our success in executing projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. If you value teamwork, empowerment in your career, and are eager to champion innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients, this opportunity just may be for you!\nJob Description\nThe purpose of this position is to provide the essential administrative processes, technical knowledge, and direction as listed. This position has oversight of a specific area and acts as a representative to the department ensuring technical accuracy in project execution in all phases. This role has the responsibility to promote Fluor’s competitiveness within the global marketplace by delivering quality services of unmatched value and technical competence. This is the Lead position on assigned projects or performs engineering assignments of any complexity. Principal Job Duties & Responsibilities:\nLead mechanical engineering activities on complex projects, ensuring technical accuracy and adherence to codes and standards.\nTranslate global strategic initiatives into project-level procedures and apply cost-competitive execution techniques.\nDevelop and review project scope, estimates, schedules, progress reports, and manpower forecasts.\nOversee material key quantities, specifications, and design criteria, incorporating health, safety, and environmental considerations.\nManage vendor interactions, procurement processes, and technical evaluations.\nProvide mentorship and supervision to engineering teams, supporting professional development and performance management.\nEngage in client relations, cross-discipline coordination, and promote Client Service Excellence.\nSupport proposal development, change management, and compliance with Operating System Requirements (OSR).\nParticipate in audits, departmental standards development, and external technical organizations.\nEstablish equipment requirements and prepare equipment data sheets for mechanical equipment including unfired and fired heat transfer equipment, packaged equipment, pressure vessels, pumps and compressors, or packaged equipment\nEvaluate dimensions, equipment connections, and equipment performance including pressure profiles, heat transfer rates, and off-design cases\nProvide equipment sizing and application support to project development or process\nSupport in the material selection for equipment\nDevelop and revise equipment lists, narrative specifications, equipment standards, equipment general arrangement and outline drawings\nParticipate in supplier/contractor bid clarification, negotiation, and/or award meetings • Represent Mechanical support/advice in model reviews and closely monitor mechanical equipment layout\nProvide consultation during fabrication and witness testing of equipment • Provide consultation and/or on-site assistance for the installation, commissioning, and/or start-up of equipment\nAdvanced knowledge of:Design of mechanical equipment through all stages of a project from conceptual phase to design development, construction, and commissioning\nMechanical equipment in one or more of the following specialties: rotating equipment, pressure vessels, unfired and fired heat transfer equipment, packaged equipment, or metallurgy and welding\n\nBasic Job Requirements\nBachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering and at least six teen (16) years* of work-related experience\nMinimum of 5+ years of experience in mining and metals projects\n At least 5 years of experience serving as Lead Engineer on mining and metals projects\nDemonstrated competence and proven track record in technical leadership roles\nStrong skills and experience in discipline-specific project execution\nExperience working on revamp projects (asset)\nProficiency in interdisciplinary coordination\nExcellent communication skills for engaging with management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors\nHighly self-driven with the ability to complete assigned tasks independently and in a time-effective manner\nFoster a collaborative and inclusive team culture that encourages innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.\n Registration or eligibility for registration, with the Engineers and Geoscientists BC as a professional registrant is mandatory\nOther Job Requirements\nPreferred Qualifications\nFluor Canada rewards hard work, knowledge, and commitment. Fluor offers competitive employee compensation packages, comprehensive benefit programs including Health, Dental and Vision Care, flexible spending dollars, group registered retirement program, parental top-up, education reimbursement, employee and family assistance programs, and much more. Fluor also offers several employee resource groups that aim to provide opportunities for professional and personal growth, improved wellness, and involvement in the community.\nAt Fluor, we believe that overall wellness encompasses the four wellness pillars of mental, physical, financial and social. Upon these pillars we are committed to fostering a healthy, inclusive and psychologically safe workplace by creating awareness through knowledge building and communication while focusing on measurable outcomes.\nCompressed work schedule: The Fluor Canada offices work a compressed work schedule offering every second Friday off.\nSalary is based upon experience. Salary Range: $138,000.00 - $256,000.00\nThe market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.\nFluor uses artificial intelligence (AI) in its hiring process to review applications and identify qualified candidates. More information including contact information is available in our Applicant Notice when creating a profile on our recruiting platform.\nNotice to Candidates: As required by some of our clients and projects, to the extent allowed by law, offers may be conditional upon consent and clearance of a satisfactory background check which could include, but is not limited to, a criminal records check, and confirmation of education, professional registration, employment history, and references.\nWhile only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted. Are you ready to join us? 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