Lead Electrical Engineer

Job Description

The Lead Electrical Engineer is a key member of the engineering team providing technical oversight and general project support to Minerals & Mining projects. The responsibilities will typically involve a combination of technical reviews, work coordination, leading multidiscipline and multiparty activities, and supporting the Beumer project teams from initial sales through to on-time and on-budget delivery. The Lead Electrical Engineer should understand the engineering, procurement and construction workflows and have experience in site construction to fully support Beumer's project delivery in Canada and the USA.

Responsibilities:

1. Conduct work in accordance with sound engineering and business practices.
2. Create and review technical documents including but not limited to:
   • Single line drawings
   • P&IDs
   • Load lists
   • Equipment lists
   • Layout drawings
   • Schematics
   • Cable schedules
   • Control narrative
   • Specifications
   • Datasheets
   • Scope of work
   • Technical reports
   • Construction work packages
3. Ensure engineering deliverables meet the project requirements, are delivered on or ahead of schedule and on or under budget.
4. Stamp & Seal instrumentation and electrical documents as the responsible Engineer-of-Record.
5. Review, understand, interpret, and consider client’s specifications, relevant codes and regulations, standards, and best practices in the design process.
6. Identify and design improvements to optimize overall cost within the project specifications.
7. Support the engineering manager in the creation and management of the engineering master document list.
8. Prepare and communicate technical concepts and project updates clearly and concisely and adapt your communication style to suit different audiences.
9. Work closely with the engineering team, external suppliers and contractors to identify and implement the best technical solutions for each project.
10. Conduct root cause analysis, develop and implement corrective actions, and work with other disciplines to resolve technical issues.
11. Interface with client, third party engineering company and supplier representatives.
12. Review supplier proposals and deliverables for adequacy and compliance with project requirements.
13. Ensure safety and quality is designed into all products supplied and developed by the company.
14. Review constructability during detailed design and suitability of the field installation design for reliability, maintainability and operability.
15. Provide technical support during procurement, fabrication, preassembly, erection, maintenance of the equipment.
16. Perform shop and site visits to ensure compliance with the project specifications, engineering documents and Beumer’s performance and quality expectations.
17. Other duties assigned as necessary.

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities:

1. Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering.
2. APEGA P.Eng. designation. Other Canadian or USA Professional Engineering designations would be an asset.
3. 10+ years of experience working as Electrical Engineer in one or a combination of mining, aggregates, cement, industrial minerals coupled with material conveying solutions.
4. Knowledgeable in both theoretical and practical skills within machine/equipment design and project execution.
5. Strong working knowledge and understanding of applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards.
6. Demonstrated experience successfully leading electrical and instrumentation project work from basic design to complete turnover to operation.
7. Demonstrated experience working in a multidiscipline and multilocation environment.
8. Experience with design and typical project software.
9. Exceptional technical and problem-solving skills and reasoning ability.
10. Excellent written and oral communication and teamwork skills.
11. Be self-motivated and efficient in time management and organizational skills.
12. Able to travel to meet with suppliers and clients as business requires.

Additional Information

BEUMER is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.