Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 26 offices in 15 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.
Our team in Canada is growing. We are currently recruiting for a Manager, Electrical and Instrumentation, Western Canada, to join our Minerals and Metals Business line in the Vancouver office. In this role, you will have the opportunity to build and mentor your team, while overseeing the completion of the EIC scope on a variety of mineral processing plant design projects.
About the Role
Management Responsibilities:
- Work in accordance with Ausenco’s values and demonstrate commitment, active involvement and leadership regarding safety, sustainability, client, people, and financial accountabilities.
- Reporting to the Manager, Engineering, you will lead, manage and grow the Electrical and Instrumentation engineering department
- Plan, schedule and determine workforce requirements for multiple concurrent projects
- Identify resource gaps and undertake associated training and recruitment activities at all levels within the discipline to fill such gaps.
- Ensure the work is delivered on schedule and to the technical and quality standards that align with Ausenco’s delivery model.
- Supervise and direct engineers, designers, and draftspeople in preparing design documents, including drawings, specifications, schedules, and estimates.
- Verify, correct, modify, and authorize electrical and instrumentation technical documents and drawings
- Attend coordination meetings and coordinate design with other engineering disciplines
- Provide technical support to other engineers and designers and mentor junior engineers, designers, and draftspeople
- Manage complex technical discussions with third parties (customer, suppliers, and regulators) to facilitate appropriate technical decisions.
- Conduct business development and prepare/review engineering proposals based on clients’ RFPs/RFQs
Technical:
- Lead and contribute to the execution of multiple projects from conceptual stages to detail design stages, through to construction and commissioning for our clients in the Mining sector
- Work efficiently with project managers, engineers, designers, and drafters in the preparation of deliverables to Ausenco and customer standards.
- Perform, review, and approve engineering studies and calculations including arc-flash and coordination, power flow, short-circuit studies and voltage drop for electrical distribution systems.
- Prepare, review, and approve engineering and design deliverables including but not limited to medium & low voltage power distribution single line diagrams, power and control schemes, equipment and cable tray layouts, cable schedules, cable and conduit routings, grounding, lightning, and lighting layouts.
- Prepare, review, and approve engineering specifications and technical bid evaluations for equipment such as power transformers, medium, and low voltage switchgear, medium voltage starters, motor control centers, variable frequency drives and large synchronous and induction motors.
- Review and approve vendor drawings and resolve vendor related issues and witness factory acceptance tests.
- Review and approve instrumentation-related engineering deliverables, i.e. instrument indexes, installation details, location drawings, datasheets, wiring drawings, loop drawings, P&ID's, material requisitions, evaluation of alternatives and selection of instruments, calculations (control valve, flow elements, pressure safety valves), document control logs, bills of material, instrument change approvals and construction work package.
- Review and approve controls-related engineering deliverables, i.e., logic drawings, termination/ wiring diagrams, block diagrams, panel layouts, control system topology/ control system architecture, control narratives, and cable schedules.
About You
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering from a Canada or internationally recognized University.
- Registered as a P.Eng. in the Province of British Columbia or eligible to be registered.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience as an Electrical Engineer in a mineral processing, or similar industrial setting.
- 5 or more years’ experience in a leadership and management role with the proven ability to build a team and lead, manage, motivate and influence employees at all levels.
- A confident, energetic, positive person who thrives in a fast-paced and challenging project-based consulting environment
- A successful track record working on medium/large engineering projects within an EPC environment
- Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical solutions to audiences that include management, co-workers, clients, vendors, and contractors in a multi-disciplined environment.
- Experience leading multiple projects simultaneously or a single project of a major size and scope
- Technical competence and strong attention to detail
- A thorough understanding of power-related studies (Load Flow, Power Factor Correction, Protective Device Coordination, Short Circuit, Arc Flash, and Ground Grid, as a minimum) is key.
- Proficient with the ETAP and Microsoft Office® package
- Previous business development experience with new and existing clients is an asset.
- Experience in controls and commissioning is an asset
- Familiarity with industry codes and standards such as CEC, NFPA, NEMA and API.
- Familiarity with international standards (e.g., NEC, IEC) is advantageous
- Knowledge of electrical and controls design areas including high voltage substations and utility interfaces is an asset.
- Familiarity with hardware requirements of PLC, SCADA and DCS control systems is an asset.
Why Ausenco?
We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. Beyond a competitive remuneration package we offer:
- Career advancement - Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities
- Work Life Balance – Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home; and progressive parental leave benefits to foster family needs and professional life
- Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness
- Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.
Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.
We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.
As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.
Salary range: $160,000-$195,000
Expected Salary: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as qualifications, relevant years of experience, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
Join us and work a better way.
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