Corporate Project Mechanical Engineer

What You Will Do

• Assisting in the conceptualization, development, and execution of capital projects
• Develop a detailed scope of work, budgets, and schedules
• Aid in preparing Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) requests
• Assist with project construction, commissioning, and handover
• Consult with supervisors, tradespeople, operators, and purchasers
• Provide input into the design and optimization of equipment to maximize reliability and performance
• Solicit contractors, vendors, and consultants
• Conduct engineering reviews of project plans, drawings, materials, and installations
• Coordinate, facilitate, and conduct internal and external project review meetings
• Supervise trades and contractors for safety and quality
• Act as a point of contact/liaison, provide technical support for consulting engineers, contractors, suppliers, and external agencies
• Travel to all US Lumber facilities to provide technical support including troubleshooting, problem-solving, equipment assessments, and sharing of best practices and corporate standards
• Study and understand process flows, and equipment functionality
• Handle a wide range of verbal, written, and presentation communications including progress report writing, presentations on project status to peers, managers, and mill employees
• Provide auxiliary support to facilities for shutdowns, safety projects, and other duties as assigned
• Understand and apply applicable external codes and standards and regulations (e.g., OSHA, NFPA, Building Code, etc.)
• Aid in the development of internal safety and project standards
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Completion of a Mechanical Engineering Degree from an accredited institution is required
• Excellent skills in all forms of communication
• Proven interpersonal and leadership/supervisory skills including planning, organizing, directing, and monitoring of work activities to achieve project objectives
• Strong computer skills with experience in MS Office, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Microsoft Power BI
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Self-starter with a desire to progress, learn, grow, and succeed
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form with all levels of the organization
• Model/lead safety behavior, be positive and supportive of company goals and objectives, and value diversity
• Embody the West Fraser traits of integrity, respect, humility, hard work, and frugality
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel at times significant amounts required
• Able to travel by car or plane when required. Travel will be approximately 50%

Preferred Skills

• Preference is given to applicants with 5 years in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Outstanding benefits package including benefits starting Day 1, competitive starting pay, on-the-job training, a culture that strongly believes in promoting from within, medical, dental & vision, 401K with company match and additional retirement contribution, employee stock purchase plan, life insurance, disability insurance, paid vacations and holidays