Chargé(e) de discipline mécanique / Mechanical Discipline Lead

Your new company

The Windfall Project, owned by Gold Fields, is in northern Québec. By joining our passionate team, committed to creating lasting value beyond mining, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the construction and startup of a world-class mining project, one of the most ambitious in recent decades.

Gold Fields is a globally diversified gold producer with operations in Australia, South Africa, Ghana, Peru, Canada and Chile. At Gold Fields, we are committed to achieving an inclusive workforce and recognize that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success.

This is a role that offers you the opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives, collaborate with experts, and contribute to the global growth of our operations in Québec. You will thrive in a dynamic environment where challenges and an exceptional workplace will support your professional growth.

Join the Windfall adventure!

Your new role

Reporting to the Engineering Director, the Mechanical Discipline Lead will be responsible for validating, approving, and providing technical oversight of systems and infrastructure related to their discipline and implementation during the pre-construction phase of the Windfall mining project. He will also be responsible for ensuring that technical standards and industrial and mining safety regulations are strictly followed. The position is based in Montreal and requires occasional travel on site.

Responsibilities

- Provide technical guidance and supervision to the engineering team.

- Participate in the department’s design and development process;

- Offer engineering guidelines for the discipline that will be used in the project;

- Make sure that engineering processes are followed and optimized, and give instructions to services providers on how to follow them;

- Make sure that engineering quality processes are fully implemented;

- Mare sure that design standardization is implemented throughout the project to improve the efficiency of outcomes;

- Oversee the integration of application’s scope in various fields of application;

- Ensure that the engineering discipline is aligned with the requirements of other engineering disciplines;

- Approve all engineering deliverables on behalf of the owner teams and make sure that the design meet site standards and contribute to the achievement of the project objectives;

- Monitor engineering productivity and take appropriate action, including establishing recovery plans;

- Approve specialized suppliers and service providers in the discipline;

- Make sure that technical designs for all disciplines are completed, keeping in mind the optimization of construction, commissioning and operation;

- Manage the cost and schedule for each discipline.

What you'll need to succeed

- Degree in mechanical engineering and at least 10 years of engineering experience in an industrial environment, including several years in mining, ideally underground;

- Excellent understanding of engineering principles applied to mining facilities, including the design, integration, and maintenance of heavy mechanical equipment;

- Expertise in mining mechanical systems including underground ventilation, pumping systems, conveyors, hoisting systems, material handling equipment, and backfill infrastructure;

- Proficiency in relevant Canadian and international standards (e.g., CSA, ASME, API, ISO), including those related to mining equipment safety;

- Experience in supervising and technically validating complex mechanical installations;

- Strong technical and problem-solving skills

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;

- Collaboration with other engineering disciplines, functions, and service providers;

- Previous exposure to project delivery using the IAGC (EPCM) methodology;

- Bilingualism (French and English);

- Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across disciplines;

- Analytical skills, independence, rigor, and the ability to handle stress and deadlines;

- Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec.

What you'll get in return

- Working from the Montreal project office during the design and planning phase will give you access to a modern and dynamic workspace that promotes close collaboration with other project leaders;

- Being a manager on one of the most significant mining projects in Quebec for the past decade will offer you exceptional career development opportunities;

- A unique opportunity to participate in a significant mining project that will incorporate the most advanced technologies from the start of operations;

- Having access to a global knowledge network will allow you to benefit from best practices in Gold Fields;

- Highly competitive compensation

- Collective insurance plan

- RRSP

- And much more!

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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