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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 :
Preferred skills
Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include :
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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 : www.westfraser.com / 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 producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB).
We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company
West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin, or any other protected legal characteristic.
West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / V / D & Drug-Free Workplace
