Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer 

Are you a Mechanical Engineer, with large project experience, up to $250MM in value? Do you have a BS in Mechanical Engineering and previous experience in project or construction management? If you are interested in making a difference in the Renewable Energy space, look no further, our Engineering and Construction team is hiring! 

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The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for providing engineering discipline expertise as part of projects up to $250MM in value from beginning of FEED development through the commissioning of the facility.   The project specific staff will functionally report to the Sr Project Manager.  The position’s prime responsibilities are to manage the safety, scope, budget and schedule for their specific discipline on assigned capital projects, including both greenfield and brownfield projects.  The position will be accountable for the deliverables of the project along with accountability for work performed (discipline related) by all contract engineering firms and contractors working on the project.

Dimensions:

• Role operates in Horizon 2 however will cover all Horizons, when necessary. The main focus is on strategic capital.
• Oversight, accountability and reporting of Discipline Specific safety, budget, schedule and concerns for all assigned projects.
• No direct reports but will be accountable for the Discipline Specific activities of engineering and construction contractors for all assigned projects. 
• Must ensure compliance with permits and consents from local and national bodies (regulation) in Discipline Specific areas of expertise.  
• Participate in decisions regarding Engineering, Vendor supply equipment & construction contracts. 
• Working with a range of contracts from Self-perform through to full EPC.

Key Accountabilities:

As Mechanical Engineer, you’ll be required to: 

• Provide subject matter guidance and advice across Discipline Specific areas for the engineering and capital projects portfolio. 
• Overall responsibility for Discipline Specific approval of Project Specific from Pre-FEED through Commissioning & Start-up: scope of work, cost estimates, engineering drawings, Drax Standards to be applied, and field implementation of same.
• Act as Drax QA/QC for shop visits to suppliers, and for the construction activities in Discipline Specific areas.
• Management and/or participation in the Management of Change process
• Participate in all Process Safety activities (HAZOP, HAZID, etc.) and act as a Subject Matter Expert for Discipline Specific areas.
• Development of Project Plans for Discipline Specific areas – design & execution
• Develop Project Execution Plans for Discipline Specific areas from design through execution, identifying risks and opportunities where applicable. 
• Ensure cost estimates are accurate and cost control measures are implemented and monitored effectively.  
• Maintain & manage/mitigate the risk register for relevant projects and propose appropriate risk mitigations in Discipline Specific areas.
• Participate in development and management of construction budgets.
• Actively promote a proactive safety culture, be role models throughout the project lifecycle across the Group. 
• Foster and enhance owner relationships with subcontractors and vendors in Discipline Specific areas.
• Participate in robustly protecting Drax through the application of industry best practice in contracting strategies, supplier selection, procurement, contract negotiation and contract management when responsible for assigned projects (Scope, size, scale, financial cost).
• Where appropriate, work with the Senior Project Manager to help develop a high-performance team, ensuring flawless integration of sub disciplines and functions throughout the project lifecycle.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience required:

• Engineering degree, minimum of BS level. (Civil, Electrical, Chemical, Petroleum, Mechanical)
• Previous experience in project or construction management role. 
• Prior experience in the Wood Processing industry would be beneficial.
• Previous experience on small to complex projects. 
• Project Management certification would be beneficial (For example, PE or PMP).
• Ability to work effectively and flexibly as a member of a team and across teams.
• Commercially aware & understands the environment in which they operate. To ensure that commercial and legal risk in proposals is managed through appropriate terms and conditions
• Positive approach to change and contributes to the culture of continuous improvement.
• Effective written communication skills including report writing.
• Ability to recognize and take advantage of business opportunities.
• Comfortable working on large (up to $250MM) projects across North America with an ability to form professional working relationships proactively influencing consultants, contractors, engineering firms and technology partners.  
• A good Communicator – you’ve got good communication and interpersonal skills with experience of communicating at all levels across the organisation.
• Ability to meet challenging targets and with a flexible approach to working patterns to ensure targets/deadlines are achieved.
• Ability to motivate, challenge and inspire individuals. 
• Experience in leading and managing others, successfully managing & resolving conflicts when they arise. 
• Ability to work effectively and flexibly as a member of a team and across teams.
• Commercially astute – you’ll understand the environment in which we operate meaning you’ll be able to ensure that our commercial and legal risks are mitigated through for example the creation of appropriate terms and conditions.
• Positive approach to change and contributes to the culture of continuous improvement.
• You can see the big picture meaning you can recognize and take advantage of potential business opportunities.
• Skills to recognize and build key relationships, proactively influencing consultants, contractors, engineering firms and technology partners.
• Will be required to undergo and pass drug/alcohol testing and background checks (internally and for clients where applicable). 
• Valid driver’s license and passport
• Right to work in main base location
• Travel as required to Drax locations as well as to supplier/partner locations. Position is expected to be located at the Engineering Company offices during Detail Design and eventually relocate to the construction site. Travel could be roughly 25% of time and 4 weeks or more during the Pre-FEED and FEED stage, pending project.

Measures of Success:

• Progression of projects from Pre-FEED through Commissioning and Start-up. 
• Achieve all project safety, budget, quality and schedule goals and milestones. 
• High levels of positive engagement with all stakeholders (internal/external) in relevant project(s).

 Drax Values 

• We care about what matters – we help each other achieve the things that are important to each of us
• We’re a can-do kind of place – we’re empowered and encouraged to make informed decisions, take action and do the right thing
• We see things differently – we share inspiration and insight right across Drax, and search for new ideas and ways of working
• We listen carefully – we make sure that people feel genuinely heard, acknowledged and that what they say matters
• We do what we say we’ll do – we’re proactive, committed and reliable –and trust others to be the same