Senior Material Handling Engineer

Fluor is one of Canada's top employers and is recognized globally as a leader in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Fabrication, and Maintenance industry. Our focus on innovation and providing cost-effective technology-based solutions is second to none. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us fulfill our purpose to Build a Better World.

Fluor team members are at the heart of our success in executing projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. If you value teamwork, empowerment in your career, and are eager to champion innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients, this opportunity just may be for you!

Basic Job Requirements

The Material Handling group of Fluor’s Mining and Metals business line is involved in all aspects of design and mechanical engineering of large scale belt conveyors, crushing and screening stations, bulk material storage and reclaim solutions, and ship and rail loading and unloading facilities for the mining industry. The successful candidate will lead mechanical engineers and CAD designers and be responsible for creating a suitable facility which may encompass some or all of the above scopes to support clients’ Projects.

This position will require understanding of bulk material handling, advanced knowledge of conveyor circuit design, and experience in studies and detailed engineering projects. Some responsibilities and tasks are as follows:

• Develop material handling design of crushing and screening facilities - select and size equipment
• Size storage stockpiles and bins and design reclaim arrangements
• Design conveyors including performing conveyor calculations and deciding drive and take-up details
• Develop and review various material handling equipment specifications, including material handling design criteria
• Review and approve vendor lists, prepare quotation requests/bid tabulations/purchase orders and review substitutions for technical acceptability
• Lead the review effort for vendor equipment documentation for purchased equipment
• Be accountable for discipline engineering budget, schedule and quality for all phases of projects
• Author trade off study reports which compare technical and commercial aspects culminating in recommendation of an option
• Participate in people development through mentoring and coaching
• Other duties as assigned

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and sixteen (16) years of work-related experience; a recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ten (10) or more years of experience in the area of bulk material handling engineering and design
• A professional certification or registration in a recognized professional engineer association- for British Columbia- EGBC
• Knowledge of mining material handling equipment: crushers, conveyors, screens, reclaimers, truck / rail / port / ship loading / unloading
• Experience reading drawings, PFDs (process flow diagrams) and P&IDs (piping and instrumentation diagrams)
• Ability to communicate and correspond effectively in English with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and third party consultants
• Passion to build and eagerness to collaborate and contribute in a team environment

• Able to work in the office where the role is to be carried out (ie. remote work may be possible for this position depending on the experience level of the candidate)
• Advanced knowledge of belt conveyor related standards and industry practices (CEMA, ISO, DIN)
• Prior experience with comminution circuits and/or port storage and ship loading
• Knowledge of belt conveyor design software;
  Sidewinder and Newton
• Practical field experience and/or manufacturing experience.

Fluor Canada rewards hard work, knowledge, and commitment. Fluor offers competitive employee compensation packages, comprehensive benefit programs including Health, Dental and Vision Care, flexible spending…