Job Description
Vista Projects is an integrated industrial engineering firm that helps clients navigate the digital transformation of their projects and operations. Our proven project execution process is based on a “single source of truth” model that eliminates the potential for inefficient engineering designs, cost overruns and project completion delays.Why We Do ItWe believe the world needs industrial projects and that intelligent engineering data can increase the likelihood of innovative solutions getting to market. Over the years, our multi-discipline teams have conceptualized and designed some of the most challenging and successful industrial processing projects in the North American energy sector. Vista has established itself as a trusted industrial engineering partner for all types of projects, from conceptual studies and pilots to large-scale commercial expansions.Where We WorkThe benefits of our approach apply to new asset developments and brownfield optimization projects across several industrial markets. This includes biofuels and produced water treatment to natural gas and petrochemical processing. We are headquartered in Calgary and maintain a satellite office in Houston.What You Would Do in This RoleThe Lead Mechanical Engineer leads a discipline engineering team in the design of different aspects of energy industry projects from inception to completion. Duties include:Planning, allocating and reviewing work programs. This includes updating ForecastWeb on a weekly basis and ensuring it is suitably completed to align with the demand of the Project/Program Manager. The forecast should be updated to current project plans and changes to work plans/resourcing needs are communicated through change management to project stakeholders.Preparing weekly progress reports for each project including work completed, work planned for the following week and discipline needsUpdating project schedule on a weekly basis including marking tasks which are completed, in progress, and any potential delays. In addition, ensure tasks are listed correctly in schedule. Project schedule along with tracking engineering tasks and deliverables are to be reviewed and maintained in conjunction with Project Management.Establishing scopes of work, man-hour estimates, schedules and priorities for projects or proposalsScheduling and expediting department workSupervising an engineering team involved in the conception, planning and development of engineering design, projects, processes, proposals and estimatesProviding leadership and mentorship to project/program discipline engineering team; acting as a focal point for expertise and direction on engineering solutionsProviding guidance in the design and delivery of complex engineering projects within their disciplineGuiding discipline team on project work through to completion in accordance with the schedule and budget on assigned major projects of high technical complexityAssisting in the negotiation of critical engineering issuesAdministering the planning, scheduling, cost control and technical conformance to the designAttending status meetings with clients, project management and suppliersCoordinating activities with other departments and clientsMaintaining current knowledge of industry and regulatory standardsAssigning and reviewing work of discipline engineering staffReviewing vendor or subcontractor quotations, drawings, and specifications for technical adequacy and conformance with project requirementsEnsuring adherence to Vista Quality Management System (QMS)Ensuring design is in accordance with applicable codes and requirements, including Vista and client specifications and standardsSupporting development, implementation and maintenance of discipline design standards, checklists and proceduresActively stewarding change management for their discipline activities and impacts to other discipline activitiesSupporting discipline man-hour estimates for proposalsProviding construction supportAuthenticating documentation with a professional engineering stamp as requiredPerforming other duties as requestedApplying extensive working knowledge of most types of equipment with specialized knowledge in one or more equipment typesPreparing and reviewing equipment specifications and data sheets for complex equipment and packagesPreparing and reviewing material requisitions and technical bid evaluations for complex equipment and packagesPreparing and reviewing equipment listsProviding fabrication/technical support to vendors for complex equipment and packagesReviewing equipment drawings, P&IDs, and general arrangement drawings from a mechanical standpoint.Preparing and reviewing engineering work packagesPreparing and reviewing designs and specifications for mechanical systems and materialsContributing and reviewing technical selection, sizing and evaluation of equipmentRequirementsTen-plus years of progressive experience in facilities engineering and design in the energy industryBachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in engineering or applied scienceAbility to work and collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and designers including process, mechanical, civil, structural & architectural, electrical, instrumentation & controls and pipingP.Eng. registration with APEGAProficiency with Microsoft Word and ExcelStrong written and oral communication skillsStrong organizational skills, technical competence and attention to detailSelf-motivated and efficient with time managementStrong working knowledge and understanding of applicable codes and industry standardsAbility to meet safety requirements to attend site visitsPreferred12 years or more of experience as a fully qualified engineer, with five years’ experience in the energy industryThree or more years of experience leading an engineering team in an EPC environmentWhy People Like Working with UsWorking with Vista is a chance to contribute to the typeof challenging municipal and industrial projects that the world requires. If that doesn’t excite you, this role likely won’t be a fit. Challenging projects require focus and we enable our people to do their best work with modernized project systems that are based on our leading use of intelligent data-centric execution architecture. Our staff and clients like that it gives them real-time access to validated data shared across all project departments. This fosters project design and business decisions based on a single, authoritative source of truth and provides increased transparency and collaboration with team members and clients, leading to improved engineering quality and a product we can all take pride in.What We OfferAn opportunity with Vista is not just a job; it is a chance to tackle challenging projects with colleagues who are among the most recognized and accomplished in their disciplines.Vista offers all employeesA stimulating, fast-paced and challenging work environment where you will contribute to the interesting municipal and industrial engineering projectsA robust and consistent recruitment process that ensures your colleagues are likeminded and comparably capableAn opportunity to be a part of an entrepreneurial, technically skilled team which has established leadership in innovative engineering solutionsA strong value-based philosophy that provides an informal, close-knit team environment, where you and your family feel like a part of our organization, and not just an employee numberCompetitive compensation and benefits, including a performance-linked variable pay programCompany-sponsored social events and team sportsFlexible work schedules, half-day Fridays and free parkingAn organization that values and encourages diversityHow to ApplyPlease complete the application form below and include a cover letter concisely demonstrating how your skills and experience align with our job posting.By submitting this application, you consent to ourPrivacy Policy , and you consent to receive transactional electronic messages from Vista and third parties acting on our behalf.Note:As part of the interview process there will be a technical testing component that will take up to two hours and can be completed at home on your own timeline. 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