Mechanical Designer

Wood is seeking a Junior Mechanical / Piping Designer to join our Mining & Minerals team. Reporting to the Mechanical Department Manager, this position is located at our Trail, BC office.

he Role

Reporting to the Mechanical Department Manager, this position is located in our Trail, BC office. The mechanical designer will apply knowledge of design principles and practices to Wood's products and services.

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 Mining & Minerals sector.
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organization actively committed 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. Salary range for this role is CAD $57,000 - 75,000 per year. Final salary will be based on relevant and applicable experience, education, and the specific skill set and qualifications required for the role.
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle.
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests.
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, 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.

Authorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required for this position.

Typical responsibilities

• Provide layout support and design of piping systems for lead and zinc plants and related infrastructure. This includes
• Mechanical equipment, building services/HVAC, and piping.
• Design and drafting of equipment and piping systems in 2D and 3D drawing environments
• Prepare engineering drawings from rough sketches or from general engineering and design information according to established standards and procedures.
• Prepare mechanical drawings, diagrams, and/or models of various equipment, using computer-aided drafting (CAD) and/or computer-aided drafting and design(CADD) software.
• Attend project meetings and discussions with the client and staff
• Develop and maintain positive & sustainable relationships within our team and with clients
• Work as part of a multidiscipline engineering team

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:

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology (MechTech) or Engineering Design & Drafting Technology (CAD/CAM) or equivalent diploma
• 1-3 years of experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D, and/or AVEVA E3D software and excellent knowledge of 3D design/drafting.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently and demonstrate effective organizational skills
• Additional assets include:
  • Other mining and smelting experience,
  • Piping, materials handling, and / or HVAC experience,
  • Underground mining experience,
  • Construction experience
• Current authorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required
• This position is located in Trail, BC, Canada and is not budgeted for relocation assistance or any type of living allowance. Applicants must live within reasonable commuting distance to the Trail, British Columbia office or be willing to relocate at own expense
• Authorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required