Capital Project Engineer

Capital Project Engineer (Intermediate to Senior) | Potash Mining | Regina / Moose Jaw Area, SK

Our client, a global leader in fertilizer production with a large potash operation in southern Saskatchewan, is looking for a Capital Project Engineer to lead sustaining capital projects at site. The site is about 30 minutes from Regina and 20 minutes from Moose Jaw.

The Role

You’ll own a portfolio of sustaining capital projects across the mine and refinery, from concept through commissioning. The work is hands-on and site-based, and it directly improves reliability, safety, production and efficiency in a complex, operating mine.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver projects safely, on scope, on schedule and within budget, working to a formal stage-gate project process
• Take projects through every phase: business case, scope definition, front-end loading, engineering, work packages, procurement and contracts, capital approval and cost control, construction, and commissioning through closeout
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, engineering consultants and contractors
• Build and maintain execution plans, schedules, risk registers and cost forecasts
• Report progress, risks and recommendations to site and senior leadership
• Work closely with operations, maintenance and reliability to identify and prioritize the right projects
• Set the standard for safety on every project
• Mentor junior engineers (more senior levels)
• Bring lessons learned and better ways of working into every project

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Hiring at three levels: Engineer II (2+ years), Engineer III (4+ years) or Senior (8+ years)
• Project delivery experience in mining, heavy industry, manufacturing or process plants
• Leadership skills to coordinate contractors, multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders
• Clear communication with everyone from frontline crews to senior leadership
• Strong planning, organization and decision-making in a fast-paced operating environment

Nice to Have

• Sustaining capital or improvement projects in an operating or brownfield facility
• Working knowledge across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and process disciplines
• Stage-gate delivery, risk management, and cost and schedule controls
• PMP designation

What’s Offered

• Permanent, full-time role with a global industry leader
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement, savings and financial security programs
• Long-term career growth across a large North American operation