Project Engineer, Seconded - Red Dog Mine, AK

Job Description

The Project Engineer is responsible for identifying, defining, planning and verifying the required scope of work for the Red Dog Projects Group. The role requires specific engineering knowledge; including steel building design, electrical, mechanical, piping and control systems. Reporting to the engineering manager, the Project Engineer will serve as a supporting resource for project activities during engineering, construction and commissioning functions. This role will support the projects team by coordinating and collecting the engineering, scheduling and cost estimating documentation for planned projects.

Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures.
• Constantly maintain, implement and demonstrate Teck’s commitment to health, safety, environmental and community (HSEC) protection as a core value.
• Exhibit leadership and management qualities in the areas of safety, health, environment and community through identification of hazards and mitigation of risk.
• Responsible to ensure that project decisions are engineering/planning based and coordinated with the owner’s team.
• Responsible for planning and using the project implementation tools and systems.
• Responsible for coordinating technical reviews of project deliverables with integrated team.
• Ensure that project deliverables meet schedule requirements and are of the quality to meet project objectives.
• Manage the technical interface between project teams.
• Ensure adoption of standards and procedures for the project.
• Manage the technical input to non-engineering disciplines such as procurement.
• Review design drawings for completeness and constructability, follow markup and as-build processes.
• Provide technical interpretation of design documents in support of construction managers, superintendents and contractors, and provide specific expertise for problem-solving activities.
• Responsible for documenting lessons learnt from actual project workflow, to allow improvement of company policies and procedures.
• Knowledgeable of the applicable codes and standards for the assigned projects.
• Administrative duties appropriate and necessary for the smooth implementation of the job role.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent is desired.
• Minimum five (5) years of project/engineering experience in project management roles on major infrastructure, mining and/or process plant project implementation is required.
• Previous construction and field experience.
• Five (5) years project experience as an owner’s team representative or as an EPCM contractor.
• Training and experience in project management systems and an understanding of multiple phases of project execution and the stage gate process. Have a good understanding and experience in Project controls, scope management and quality management.
• Understanding the concepts of "fit for purpose" and "value engineering".
• Able to prioritize activities and outcomes to support the achievement of project key performance indicators.
• Strong critical and conceptual thinking skills for use in evaluating and developing proposed projects.
• Able to coordinate work efforts of different groups (including consultants). Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to build strong relationships across teams. Involves people in decisions that will impact their work and listens to other perspectives.
• Effectively plans work in areas of responsibility. Motivated self-starter, able to work under minimal supervision and manage several tasks simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills in the area of overall project delivery.
• Uses variety of communication tools and skills to share and gather information, is courageous in communicating and embraces and enhances a culture of communication. Experience creating and making technical presentations and proven capabilities in writing reports.
• Seeks to continually learn and grow; is self-aware and is open to feedback from others.
• Budgeting and resource management and planning experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under company vehicle insurance policy.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions; work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. Steel toed boots required on the job.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Project Management - Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.

Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

Design - Generates creative solutions; translates concepts and information into images; uses feedback to modify designs; applies design principles; demonstrates attention to detail.

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.