Mechanical Engineer - Grande Prairie

Rheaume Engineering Inc. is seeking a full-time Operations Engineer to join our team for a secondment position supporting one of Rheaume’s long-term clients located in the Peace Region. The secondment term will be at least one-year and the opportunity to continue working for Rheaume post secondment will be considered. Rheaume is an Alberta-based engineering, procurement, and construction firm founded in 2005. If you want to be a part of an elite workforce that is meeting the challenges of today’s rapidly changing economy, Rheaume could be a fit for you.

What Rheaume can do for you:

• We have flexibility in office hours, working from home, and vacation time
• Rheaume has a reputation for quality engineering and fit-for-purpose solutions, join us and be involved with innovative designs and efficient project execution
• Get experience working on projects in a range of industries: energy, agriculture, pulp & paper, mining, and ESG (carbon capture and emission reduction)
• Work for a small company where you’ll get to know your co-workers, and perform a variety of tasks on multiple projects
• Get rewarded for providing employee referrals and business development leads.

What you’ll do:

• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and execute detailed engineering
• Liaise with project managers, clients, vendors, discipline leads, support staff, etc.
• Responsible for quality/accuracy of technical content within engineering deliverables
• Participate in design reviews, model reviews, and HAZOPs with the client and engineering team
• Identify and manage changes to project scope/cost/schedule while maintaining quality
• Prepare/review engineering design notes, calculations, specifications, and drawings
• Prepare work packages for field operations and fabrication/construction services
• Provide input into operability, constructability, and operational plant trouble shooting
• Prepare data-sheets, specifications, and RFPs for equipment to be purchased
• Conduct vendor clarifications and prepare technical/commercial bid evaluations
• Work with procurement personnel to purchase and expedite equipment
• Review vendor drawings and documentation
• Coordinate and review inspection and quality control services for fabricated equipment
• Identify and manage vendor changes to scope/cost/schedule

Who you are:

• 2+ years of forestry industry project experience
• Experience within pulp mills is an asset
• P. Eng. with APEGA is an asset
• Hard worker, detailed oriented, leader, problem solver
• Ability to work on multiple project deadlines simultaneously
• Effective communicator: both written and oral
• Adaptable to fluctuating hours and workload, driven by project needs
• Currently residing in North America

Why Grande Prairie:

• Jump-start your career by gaining valuable hands-on field experience
• Get a different perspective, as we often have opportunities for secondments at client facilities
• Work in a community-oriented municipality, where you’ll often interact with co-workers, clients, and vendors outside of work
• Rheaume has temporary accommodation available to make your move less stressful

Compensation:

Either employee or contractor status may be considered for this role. Rheaume has a competitive, multi-faceted compensation plan including a competitive hourly rate based on experience and education, health and dental benefits, and RRSP matching.

This job opportunity will remain open until a suitable candidate is recruited. We thank you for your interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.