Senior Metallurgical Engineer

About us 

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions. 

Purpose:
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Metallurgical Engineer. Our team includes world class experts and dynamic go-getters. This is a full-time position based in Markham, Ontario.

Worley is seeking a Senior Metallurgical Engineer based in Markham, Ontario, with experience in material selection, corrosion management, welding metallurgy, fabrication, inspection, and integrity management for mining, metals, minerals (MMM), and energy, oil, gas and chemical processing facilities, as well as providing technical leadership to multidisciplinary project teams. The Senior Engineer plays a critical role in project execution, vendor coordination, and technical decision-making. In Worley Canada East, you will report to the Manager of the Mechanical and Piping Engineering Department, and you will work on various minerals, mining, metals, oils, gas and energy projects with the rest of the project team and customers while upholding Worley’s standards for safety and technical excellence.

Self-motivated individuals with a desire to solve complex engineering problems, who show effective team leadership and communication skills will be ideally suitable for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Provide senior-level metallurgical and materials engineering involvement in projects from concept to completion, and make expert contributions in material selection, corrosion management, welding, cathodic protection, and fabrication, and asset integrity.
• Evaluate and select appropriate metallic and non-metallic materials, coatings, and linings for various processing equipment, piping, and control devices.
• Ensure all designs and technical specifications meet industry regulations, environmental standards, and safety protocols.
• Deliver metallurgical engineering services that meet Worley’s, its customers’, and applicable statutory and regulatory specifications, on time and within budget.
• Contribute to technical and value engineering studies.
• Prepare material selection reports, corrosion assessments and mitigation plans, welding and fabrication requirements, material specifications, data sheets, and vendor drawings and data requirements (VDDR).
• Prepare project scopes of work and technical input for RFQs (Requests for Quotation) related to materials, welding, coating and lining, and inspection.
• Perform technical bid evaluations leading to a recommendation and ultimate purchase of the equipment or selection of contractors and fabricators.
• Perform engineering assessments with regard to corrosion rates, material compatibility, service life, and integrity of equipment, piping and control devices.
• Liaise, where needed, with suppliers, fabricators, and coating and lining applicators during the purchase and fabrication of equipment.
• Be familiar with applicable codes, regulations, and standards.
• Review shop drawings, welding procedures, and material test reports, and attend inspections as required.
• Identify and report changes to study/project scope.
• Keep up to date with the latest developments and technical innovations in metallurgy, corrosion management, and materials engineering.
• Stamp project deliverables (if required).
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical oversight to junior engineers and design teams.
• Participate in regulatory audits, client meetings, and quality assurance activities.
• Participate in risk assessments, design reviews, integrity reviews, and constructability evaluations.
• Multi-office work with project teams in other Worley offices may occur across different time zones, so working outside standard hours may be required.
• Occasional field walkdowns, job walks, and site inspections in operating plants and construction sites with regard to project tasks may be required. This may require short land or air travel to other cities and countries for site visits and project coordination.

What you will bring:
Technical and Industry Experience:

• Self-starters and highly motivated individuals looking for career growth opportunities.
• Extensive experience in metallurgical and materials engineering in the mining, metals, and minerals industry.
• Knowledge of metal extraction for cobalt, nickel, uranium, and other heavy metals.
• Excellent understanding of material selection and corrosion management in mining and metal extraction processes (hydrometallurgy) involving corrosive solutions, slurries, etc.; experience with coatings, non-metallic linings, etc.
• Experience in metallurgical and materials engineering within oil & gas, refining, gas processing, hydrogen, CCUS, and/or energy transition facilities.
• Deep expertise in:
  • Ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy and non-metallic materials.
  • Corrosion mechanisms and mitigation strategies.
  • Welding metallurgy and fabrication practices.
  • Inspection and integrity management methodologies.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable ASME, CSA, API, ASTM, and NACE/AMPP codes and standards.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership on large, complex, multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of asset life-cycle management and integrity management strategies.
• Experience working in data-centric engineering environments and digital project delivery models.
• Proficiency in required software and engineering tools.
• Ability to prioritize work to meet tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across disciplines, project teams, and client organizations; understand the engineering sequence and workflow; and work with the customer on design reviews.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills in high-stakes, regulated environments.
• Commitment to design excellence, safety compliance, and client satisfaction.
• Ability to perform job walks and site inspections while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:

Required:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering (or closely related discipline) with extensive, relevant industry experience.
• Registered as Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario or other provinces of Canada.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., NACE/AMPP) are considered a strong asset.

For applicants based in the province of Ontario, the salary range is $122,684 to $144,334 CAD.

Application of the pay band: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Please note: No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.

Worley is committed to providing a fair and equitable hiring process for all applicants. As part of this commitment, Worley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If you require any accommodations or assistance, please contact us at: TA.AMERICAS@worley.com
 

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