Mechanical Engineer

Your Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Engineer, Mechanical & Piping, the Mechanical Engineer – Junior (Engineer-in-Training or early-career Mechanical Engineer) will support mechanical and piping design, analysis, and execution for projects across the KSPC portfolio. This role will be based in both the Saskatoon Office and the Bethune Mine as part of a rotational assignment, providing the opportunity to work in both a design/engineering office environment and in the field. The scope of work includes engineering studies, detailed engineering, coordination of work, and field engineering during construction.

The successful candidate will contribute to capital and maintenance projects while learning KSPC’s engineering standards, processes, and safety culture, and will receive mentorship from senior engineering staff to build technical and project execution skills.

Key Responsibilities Include

- Assist in the preparation, review, and updating of mechanical and piping drawings, specifications, and design documents in compliance with KSPC standards, codes, and best practices.

- Conduct mechanical design and analysis for small installations, modifications, and maintenance projects under supervision.

- Support engineering studies and detailed design packages, including Material Take-Offs (MTOs), cost estimates, and constructability reviews.

- Participate in the development of maintenance procedures, troubleshooting guides, and root cause analyses.

- Assist with Requests for Information (RFIs) and coordinate with field personnel to address technical issues.

- Contribute to pre-commissioning and commissioning activities as directed.

- Support the Senior Engineer in managing interfaces between internal teams, contractors, and engineering consultants.

- Assist in the preparation of project scopes, schedules, and budgets for mechanical and piping activities.

- Coordinate design deliverables with vendors, procurement, and construction teams.

- Participate in both office-based coordination and site-based field engineering during construction.

- Help ensure that designs consider constructability, operability, maintainability, and safety.

- Actively participate in on-the-job training, mentoring sessions, and formal development programs.

- Gain direct exposure to both office engineering workflows and field execution activities through rotation between the Saskatoon Office and Bethune Mine.

- Build knowledge of KSPC’s design specifications, asset lifecycle planning, and engineering workflows.

- Stay current on relevant industry codes, standards, and emerging technologies.

- Follow all KSPC safety policies and procedures, actively participating in safety meetings and audits.

- Support hazard identification and risk assessments for assigned work.

YOUR PROFILE

Our company values and recognizes the diversity of the workforce and encourages individuals with the equivalent combination of education and work experience. The ideal candidate will have

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

- Eligible for registration as an Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) with APEGS (or equivalent).

- 0–5 years of mechanical engineering experience; co-op or internship experience in mining and/or heavy industry preferred.

- Familiarity with mechanical equipment, piping systems, and rotating machinery is an asset.

- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

- Effective communication and interpersonal skills; able to work in multidisciplinary teams.

- Willingness to rotate between Saskatoon Office and Bethune Mine as project needs.

Employment is subject to successfully completing KSPC’s pre-employment checks which may include criminal record check, education verification, functional fitness evaluation and drug & alcohol testing.

To ensure consideration for this role, please apply by September 8, 2025.

WE ENRICH YOUR LIFE

By living our common K+S values across all our locations in the world We are optimistic about our future, collaborative in building it, and with our entrepreneurial spirit, we aim to dig deeper and reach higher. We remain agile in an ever-changing world. We are innovative, turning obstacles into opportunities – and we do it all in ways that are safe and sustainable, protecting future generations.

We are committed to being a company where every employee can contribute, grow and thrive, and where we reflect the diverse communities in which we live and work. We are working toward a truly inclusive environment, because we know that the amazing array of differences in our backgrounds, competencies, experiences, race, gender, age, beliefs, sexual orientation, identity and their intersections is key to the longevity, sustainability and growth of our organization.

In a career with K+S Potash Canada (KSPC), you can look forward to

Good People and Great Culture

Have the opportunity to be part of a team committed to building a new and diverse culture. At KSPC we are growing our operations, delivering exciting new opportunities, and investing heavily in the communities where we live and work.

Challenge and Growth

We support your growth potential (support of professional development) and recognition of performance.

Valuable Compensation

Our total target compensation is competitive and benchmarked to the market. We have a Pay for Performance philosophy that includes two components, fixed (base) pay and short term incentive (bonus) that rewards employees for their contributions towards corporate, team and individual successes.

Supporting Benefits

A comprehensive, employer paid, benefits program which includes Life, Disability, Health and Dental as well as competitive Retirement benefits, Employee and Family Assistance Program PLUS great extras such as, paid work time to help out in your Community (volunteer with a sports team or a charity of your choice) and company money to allocate to your favourite charity! A Health Spending Account for extras, like more expensive glasses, and the Wellness Account covers recreational items, like your park camping fees, hunting or fishing license, and can help pay for your gym membership.