Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Corporate Project Engineer – Mechanical

Are you interested in working for a company that offers both a challenging work environment and a rewarding career path?

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide mechanical engineering services and support in order to promote safe, efficient, and reliable production runs to operations including the implementation and delivery of cost-effective capital and major maintenance projects.

What You Will Do:

• Assist in the conceptualization, development, and execution of capital projects
• Develop a detailed scope of work, budgets, and schedules
• Assist in preparation of 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
• Ability to 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 manufacturing 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 (ie. OSHA, NFPA, Building Code, etc.)
• Assist in the development of internal safety and project standards
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications You Will Need:

• Completion of a Mechanical Engineering Degree from an accredited institution is required
• Excellent skills in all forms of communication
• The ability to read Civil, Structural, and Mechanical Drawings is required
• 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 are required
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills are required
• 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
• As a member of the engineering group, you will be expected to 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

Preferred skills

• Preference is given to applicants with 5 years in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training and a
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k with company matching & retirement contribution
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays

Apply:

If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: /careers.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process. Be sure to attach your resume to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with more than 50 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe, which promotes sustainable forest practices in its operations. The Company produces lumber, engineered wood products (OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and other residuals. West Fraser's products are used in home construction, repair and remodeling, industrial applications, papers, tissue, and box materials.

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace

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