Process Engineer, Lead Uranium  [Feb.16, 2010]

Location: Saskatoon, Canada

Wardrop, A Tetra Tech Company is a multi-disciplined engineering and consulting firm that provides innovative solutions for the natural resource management, energy, and infrastructure markets globally. Wardrop is a subsidiary of Tetra Tech (NASDAQ: TTEK), a leading provider of consulting, engineering, program management, construction and technical services. The combined companies have more than 10,000 employees worldwide and capabilities that span the entire project lifecycle.

Wardrop is seeking a Lead Metallurgist/Process Engineer to work in the Mining Division in our Saskatoon Office. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing engineering expertise to a variety of clients on a variety of projects. Working with our Civil, Mechanical, I&C, Structural and Electrical departments, the Metallurgist/Process Engineers support projects across Canada and internationally

Responsibilities

• Lead the Process group in the Saskatoon office on projects both locally and internationally.
• The position has a high level of responsibility and its varied engineering assignments require general familiarity with a broad range of engineering issues and knowledge of reciprocal effects of the work upon other disciplines/fields.
• The Engineer solves problems by use of creative thinking and modified standard procedures, or methods developed in previous assignments.
• The Engineer participates in planning required to achieve prescribed project and operational objectives.
• Assist with the preparation of engineering proposals to clients.
• The position requires the preparation of design cost estimates and upon client approval, carry out engineering investigations, studies, analysis and prepare written technical reports.
• The ability to lead large projects is an asset. Experience with metallurgy/process plant specification, evaluation and documentation of industrial systems is required.
• The candidate will be capable of committing to and maintaining a project timeline
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required. The ability to document and track project tasks and related design documents is required (strong organizational skills).
• The individual must be genuinely interested in technical excellence, teamwork, mentoring and participating in the growth and technical development of a very strong and talented group of engineers and designers.
• The successful candidate will be expected to promote and maintain client relationships and co-ordinate team activities by interfacing with clients as required.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of Metallurgist/Process Design Experience.
• Experience in front end design, detailed engineering including process simulation, P & ID development, equipment specification and safety reviews is essential.
• Experience in Uranium projects is essential.
• Experience in any of the Potash, Copper, Zinc, Nickel industries are assets
• Currently registered or eligible for registration with APEGS as a P.Eng.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management experience.
• Strong team skills a must
• Previous Consulting Engineering experience is desirable.

Wardrop has been recognized as both a Top 100 employer in Canada as well as Top 20 employer of new Canadians more times that any firm in our industry This recognition underscores our extraordinary efforts to attract and retain highly talented people. We offer competitive salaries, an excellent compensation and benefits programs, and promote a life/work balance among our staff.

For further information, or to apply for one of these positions, please visit us online at: www.wardrop.com. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Wardrop is an equal opportunity employer.

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