Senior Mechanical Engineer

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is currently seeking an expression of interest for upcoming Senior Mechanical Engineering to join our Canada Projects business delivering some of the world's boldest and most critical projects. This opportunity is hybrid.

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The Role

Wood is currently recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in our office based in Sarnia, Ontario. Reporting to the Manager of Mechanical Department, the role supports Wood’s future and ongoing projects. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for developing and updating mechanical specifications, technical documentation, and equipment data sheets, as well as managing RFQs and evaluating supplier bids. This role will provide technical assessments and support decision-making throughout the mechanical engineering process.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood’s Projects business delivers some of the world's boldest and most critical projects, embracing many diverse and evolving sectors, from Oil, Gas & New Energies and Process & Chemicals, to Minerals, Metals & Life Sciences. We provide a full suite of services including project management, engineering, EPC, EPCM and project delivery, working in close collaboration with our colleagues in Consulting and Operations to ensure we are responsive to the needs of our clients through an integrated lifecycle proposition.
 

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across our Oil, Gas and New Energies sector.
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market. Salary range for this position is $107,000 CAD to $150,000 CAD. Final salary will be based on relevant and applicable experience, education, and the specific skill set and qualifications required for the role.
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.

Typical responsibilities

• Generating new Mechanical specifications, expand / update current specifications, preparing deviation on specifications.
• In-depth knowledge in either one or more of the following areas:
  • Rotating Equipment (pumps, air-compressors, steam/gas turbines, etc.);
  • Stationary Equipment (pressure vessels, heat exchangers, tanks, etc.);
  • HVAC Systems/Equipment;
  • Materials Handling (cranes, davits, etc.).
• Generating technical decision records and project decision records as related to Mechanical engineering.
• Create, specify, and maintain data sheets for Mechanical Equipment such that the items can be purchased.
• Compilation of RFQs c/w specifications, scopes, and data sheets.
• Review quotations from suppliers and perform a technical bid evaluation of the equipment offered.
• Make a technical assessments and recommendations when required.
• Post purchase order placement package management, including review and approval of supplier documentation for the equipment.
• An awareness and understanding of non-destructive testing examination methods/requirements.
• Display an awareness of corrosion characteristics and welding processes.
• Visit the supplier’s shop or the client’s site.
• Develop Construction Work Packages specific to mechanical scope.
• Assist with the preparation of technical work practices to ensure consistent working methods
• Liaise with the engineering disciplines: Piping, Process, I&C, Electrical, CSA, Procurement and Material Control.

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in PEO
• 10 to 15 years of relevant EPC experience working on Oil and Gas projects.
• Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Relevant experience in conceptual, front-end, and detailed engineering on various mid to large capital projects in oil & gas, Oilsands including Refinery, Upgrader, SAGD, and Petro-Chemicals
• In-depth knowledge of industry codes: ASME, API and Codes
• Knowledge and proven application in all aspects of Materials, Welding and NDE will be considered an asset
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively when managing multiple tasks.
• Strong technical writing skills; experienced in the preparation of correspondence and technical reports.
• Effective verbal communicator, including presentation, facilitation and listening skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Willing to travel and accept field assignments.
• Motivated by working with people, through internal collaboration or with external clients.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, Excel)

 

Desirable:

• Hands-on field/site experience in operations, mechanical equipment maintenance, inspections and workshop repairs and turnarounds will be considered an asset
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, or similar, software would be considered an asset.

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people. www.woodplc.com
Diversity Statement  We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.