Principal Designer- Material Handling

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Job Description

Virta is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor and is looking to fill a Principal Designer- Material Handling role in its Calgary location. Virta is an industry leader in high performance material handling equipment with a focus on design, supply and project execution. Virta is a globally integrated team with 5 office locations and a centralized reporting structure. The team supplies equipment globally, and the successful candidate would be expected to work on projects of varying locations in both a supporting and lead role capacity. The position relies primarily on established policies, procedures, and applicable work practices to make decisions as they apply to the job duties and responsibilities. The successful candidate is required to have a strong background in the design / layout of mining specific material handling systems and proven proficiencies in 2D and 3D design development.

Operating under detailed instructions and technical guidance from senior engineers, the purpose of this position is to provide the essential technical knowledge and perform the work listed. This role has the responsibility to promote Virta’s competitiveness within the global marketplace by delivering quality services of unmatched value and technical competence. The purpose of this position is to work on key project design initiatives with a focus on 2D & 3D layouts of complex scope and may serve as Design Area Lead.

• Detailed design layout with a focus on material handling equipment inclusive but not limited to: in-plant conveyors, overland conveyors, pipe conveyors, Virta developed rail running conveyor, belt / apron feeders, Cushing and Screening circuits, mobile stackers, reclaimers, ship-loaders etc.
• Conceptualize mining projects in an integrated technology / equipment environment, which requires experience in complete flow sheets typical to mining and material handling. Functional understanding and ability to work with mining process equipment such as calcination, ball mills, crushers, screening systems, dust collections, storage silos which may be applicable to both below ground and above ground.
• Conceptual modeling and design development for both in house new technologies and vendor product
• Build parametric 2D Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawings of advanced complexity which pull from the 3D models
• Conduct model review’s using 3D review platforms with project teams both internal and facing the client
• Develop and maintain in house CAD drafting standards. Review of standards against varying client needs and adapting as necessary.
• Prepare multi-discipline layouts and/or schematics for conceptual and detailed designs of advanced complexity
• Familiarity with and review of project specifications inclusive of Scope of Services, battery limit definitions such as PFD’s and design basis and other project baseline documents for all phases of projects
• Develop manhour estimates, drawing requirements, schedules, staffing requirements, progress reports of design progression to senior project / engineering management
• Incorporate health, safety, and environmental factors in design
• Develop Maintenance and Installation design documents
• Review drawings and vendor equipment documentation of advanced complexity within the discipline and from other disciplines for compliance with project requirements, and actively seek discrepancy resolution
• Perform bulk material take-off analysis and tabulations
• Supporting Steel design for mechanical equipment and E&I components
• Familiarity with Steel structure design and E&I component layout. Interface work with multi disciplines.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited two (2) year diploma / or global equivalent degree in technical field of study,
• Directly related experience equal to fifteen (15) years in mining related material handling projects
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Advanced skill set in 2D and 3D computer aided design
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
• Knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materials
• Practical field experience related to mining based material handling projects
• Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs

Other Job Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

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 dollars, group registered retirement program, parental top-up, education reimbursement, employee and family assistance programs, and much more. Fluor also offers several employee resource groups that aim to provide opportunities for professional and personal growth, improved wellness, and involvement in the community.

At Fluor, we believe that overall wellness encompasses the four wellness pillars of mental, physical, financial and social. Upon these pillars we are committed to fostering a healthy, inclusive and psychologically safe workplace by creating awareness through knowledge building and communication while focusing on measurable outcomes.

Compressed work schedule: The Fluor Canada offices work a compressed work schedule offering every second Friday off.

The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Fluor uses artificial intelligence (AI) in its hiring process to review applications and identify qualified candidates. More information including contact information is available in our Applicant Notice when creating a profile on our recruiting platform.

Notice to Candidates: As required by some of our clients and projects, to the extent allowed by law, offers may be conditional upon consent and clearance of a satisfactory background check which could include, but is not limited to, a criminal records check, and confirmation of education, professional registration, employment history, and references.

While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted. Are you ready to join us? We are looking forward to hearing from you today!