Position Title:
Project Engineer – Mechanical
Category/Shift:
Salaried Full-Time
Pay Rate:
$98,300 - $131,000
Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.
Physical Location:
Grande Prairie Pulp Mill
53024A Resources Road
County of Grande Prairie No.1
Directions: Travel 12 kms south of Grande Prairie on Resources Road.
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The Job You Will Perform:
Facility and pipeline mechanical design. Familiar with equipment sizing/selection and piping design/layout/construction.
Carry out the detailed mechanical engineering work for projects.
Plans, coordinates and completes mechanical design work requests
Comply with all safety standards and meet all legal requirements
Comply with all mechanical engineering standards
Provide technical support for the pulp mill
Ensure control documents are current and available. Familiar with isometrics and process flow diagrams.
Ensure that mechanical standards (rotating equipment, piping, pressure vessels, and tanks are current and available)
Provide process safety engineering support including sizing of safety devices (rupture discs, pressure safety valves, etc.)
Review and approve management of change submissions
Prepare mechanical engineering design notes, calculations, and specifications.
Work with other disciplines to develop P&IDs, and isometric piping drawings.
Prepare line, valve, tie-in, and specialty item lists.
Prepare work packages for field and construction services.
Provide input into operability, constructability, and operational plant trouble shooting.
Ensure the technical content within engineering deliverables is of the highest quality.
Participate in design reviews.
Mentor Engineer’s in Training. Review and stamp the professional work product of junior engineers or technologists.
Assist with ensuring regulatory applications and standards are satisfied.
Project Duties as Required. Primary Responsibilities Mechanical Design
Responsible for the management and delivery of multiple projects with excellence using the project delivery process.
Identifies adequate staffing to deliver all project results including safety, schedule, quality of work, cost control, procurement, change management, adherence to specifications and standards, construction, commissioning, start up, document control and communication of activity and results
Coordinate project development with regional engineering office and multidisciplinary teams
Coordinate project value improving practice sessions
Prepare data sheets, specifications, and RFPs for equipment to be ordered.
Work with procurement personnel to purchase and expedite equipment
Review vendor drawings and documentation.
Coordinate and review inspection and quality control services for fabricated equipment.
Prepare vendor scope/cost/schedule change orders.
Safely manage the project construction phase
The Skills You Will Bring:
Bachelor Science of Mechanical Engineering. 5-10 years of experience. Registered Professional Engineer with APEGA. Ability to stamp mechanical drawings as P.Eng.
Previous experience with conceptual design, front-end and detailed engineering of process piping. Knowledge of ASME piping codes, B31.1 and B31.3 and Boiler Pressure Vessel codes. Familiar with Alberta Boilers Branch standards and design registration process
Familiar with API 520 and 521 Pressure-Relieving standards
Experience using AutoCAD, SolidWorks or Inventor and SAP.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and proven ability to collaborate with team members in a multi-disciplined environment.
Technical competence and strong attention to detail.
Ability to work in an industrial environment and familiar with the pulp and paper industry
Facilitate Planning and Coordinating Maintenance Outages, Priority Setting, Conflict Management, Building Effective Teams, Problem Solving, Meeting Budgets
About Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF):
Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe, high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products, diapers, feminine care, incontinence and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. In addition, our specialty pulp serves as a sustainable raw material used in construction materials, paints, coatings and more. GCF generated $2.8B in revenue in 2024 and has 3,300 employees globally, with nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional offices. Additional information can be found by visiting globalcellulosefibers.com.
Why GCF:
Global Cellulose Fibers promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.
We’ve Got You Covered:
At Global Cellulose Fibers, our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans. We are proud to offer a variety of benefits to support our employees and their families, including:
Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
Medical & Dental
Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
Life & Disability Insurance
On-site Cafeteria
On-site Nurse
Strong Safety Culture
Global Cellulose Fibers is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Global Cellulose Fibers complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact accommodations@gcfibers.com or (833) 753-3242.
