Field Structural Engineer/Specialist

  • Full-time
  • Department: Civil / Structural
  • Market Segment: Construction

Company Description

Bantrel is proud to be a leading provider of Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Construction Management (EPC / EPCM) services in Canada.

For 40 years we have delivered end-to-end solutions for some of Canada’s most challenging and complex energy, mining, infrastructure and nuclear projects, with an unrelenting focus on safety and quality. Bantrel performs design and procurement services from our primary Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto office locations and delivers construction management and self-perform construction services at various Client sites across Canada.

We operate independently but leverage the global expertise of and provide resources to our affiliate Bechtel Corporation, one of the largest EPC companies in the world, and remain Canadian focused including through our other shareholder, McCaig Investments, a respected local family group of businesses and deep community supporter.  Our private ownership provides long-term business planning and strategic decision horizons supported by a strong financial position.

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Job Description

We are currently seeking a qualified Mining Field Specialist/Engineer (MFE) Structural - Underground, to join our Construciton team, based out of Leroy, SK. The Mining Field Engineer (MFE) Structural - Underground will be responsible for ensuring the relevant aspects of construction meets the structural design intent. The MFE Structural shall be the first point of contact to address structural technical queries and non-conformance reports related to the structural design. They will complete walkdowns of the construction as required to fulfill the above requirements and complete surveillance audits of critical structural elements to ensure the design intent is met and/or corrected where required. They will work mainly within the Integrated Construction Centre (ICC) platforms to issue technical queries, non-conformance reports, and have the opportunity to work on the Hatch Bantrel Joint Venture (HBJV) to execute engineering and construction on the BHP Jansen Potash Mine Project in Saskatchewan. After completing the Definition Phase Study for the project, the HBJV is currently carrying out the Detailed Engineering Phase for the Processing, Non-Process Infrastructure (NPI), and Mining Areas of the 4.5 Mtpa Stage 1 Potash Mine. With a published TIC of US $5.3-5.7 Billion, this will represent one of Canada's most significant projects and private investments. The HBJV will use a hybrid of best-in-class new developing technologies and systems as well as the proven HBJV suite of tools to execute this exciting project. Join us in this full time permanent role and be a champion of diversity and inclusion.

* Please note this position is not eligible for a relocation subsidy or living out allowance. This will be a camp position on 15 days on 13 days-off rotation.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Completes mandatory structural inspections for all infrastructure included within the scope; as a minimum, this includes annual headframe inspections
  • Completes shaft inspections and completion of reports as dictated by the Shaft Operations and Maintenance (O&M) manual
  • Reviews submittals related to Structural Steel (contractor project execution plan, quality plan, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), inspection records)
  • Performs field inspection of structural construction work
  • Issues quality incident reports
  • Manages the following as they pertain to the structural discipline - Technical Queries (TQs), Field Change Notices (FCNs), Field Change Reports (FCRs), Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs)
  • Communicates structural design changes and/or field engineering changes with construction and engineering teams
  • Ensures they are effectively and efficiently leveraging ICC platforms and systems to submit queries, notices, and reports
  • Review installed quantities
  • Participates in the construction walk-downs and verifies closure of punch items
  • Reviews turnover documentation
  • Confirms all minimum maintenance and inspection activities are completed for structural components by the Contractor
  • Participates in all training as required by BHP
  • Participates in the site risk and control ownership as required
  • Generates reports as required on Structural engineering deliverables, execution, and turnover
  • Ensures they are adhering to and exhibiting Jansen’s core values
  • Operates day-to-day, ensuring that activities are prioritized in line with broader objectives
  • Ensures that they are managing their time effectively and adhering to deadlines

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience
  • A Professional Engineering license valid in the Province of Saskatchewan is an asset
  • Minimum 8 to 12 years of relevant experience within underground mining/structural steel erection
  • The ability to work underground
  • Strong understanding of quality management processes and systems, ISO standards, and auditing processes related to major project delivery or program management
  • High attention to detail, motivation, and commitment to quality outcomes.
  • Ability to operate effectively and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment utilizing agile methodologies
  • Demonstrated ability to learn and quickly comprehend new concepts and technologies
  • Functional knowledge of industry-leading functional standards and engineering management practices in a multi-discipline engineering environment, including 3D data-centric platforms
  • Working knowledge of engineering, contracts & procurement, construction, commissioning, project controls, health & safety, environment & community, and risk multi-discipline workflows and interactions for large capital projects.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, including functional managers and discipline leads on the project, clients, outside vendors, and contractors
  • Demonstrated strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis training
  • Ability to foster an inclusive environment for their team while grounding to the Jansen core values
  • Ability to communicate effectively across various stakeholder groups
  • Motivates themselves and peers to promote and engage in team-building and relationship-building activities

Additional Information

Our culture is guided by our Mission and Values, these shape how we treat one another, our Clients, and how we achieve excellence. Bantrel has a long and vibrant history of local community involvement, employee volunteerism, and corporate philanthropy.

We offer a competitive compensation package, a great learning environment, interesting & challenging work and the opportunity for career advancement.

As part of the recruitment process, successful clearance of applicable pre-employment checks is required which may include Criminal Background/Police Information check, Drug & Alcohol test, Reference checks as well as submittal of Provincial Driver’s Abstract. Please note only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted - all other resumes will be retained for future consideration.  No phone calls or unsolicited agency resumes please.

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