Principal Engineer - Bulk Materials Handling Job
- Recruiter
- Bechtel
- Location
- Brisbane
- Posted
- 20 Oct 2017
- Closes
- 24 Oct 2017
- Job role
- Accountant
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
Requisition ID: 194339
The Company
Bechtel is one of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies. Together with our customers, we deliver landmark projects that create long-term progress and economic growth.
Since 1898, we've completed more than 25,000 extraordinary projects across 160 countries on all seven continents. With continuous operations in Australia for over 60 years, we operate through four global businesses; Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Oil, Gas & Chemicals; and Mining & Metals; all of which have active projects in Australia today. Our company and our culture are built on more than a century of leadership and a relentless adherence to our values, the core of which are safety, quality, ethics and integrity. These values are what we believe, what we expect, what we deliver and what we live.
Summary
Executes assignments concerned with the development, deployment, construction, commissioning and operational requirements of bulk materials handling systems in a global business unit. Has technical responsibility for interpreting, organising, and coordinating these assignments. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope and may involve development of novel concepts, approaches and solutions.
Job Dimensions
A. Supervision Received
- Receives administrative supervision from a Centre of Excellence Manager or Manager of Engineering with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits. May receive technical guidance from another Principal Engineer, Principal Scientist, or Technology Manager as required.
B. Supervision Exercised
- May supervise staff on project, and provide leadership of study teams, as well as provide functional guidance to engineers or technicians deployed on major projects when required.
C. Contacts
- Maintains contact with client representatives, suppliers, regulatory authorities, consultants and Bechtel personnel as required to obtain and exchange information pertinent to assignments.
Essential Job Duties
1. Applies expertise in the field of bulk materials handling engineering to broadly stated, technical problems in a global business unit.
2. Identifies and defines problems; plans and conducts research aimed at their solution.
3. Carries out special or unique studies requiring unconventional or novel approaches or research techniques.
4. Uses all available guides and precedents and expands and develops where these contain critical gaps, are only partially related to the problem, or are largely lacking because of the novel character of the project.
5. Leads, as requested, in the formulation of advanced/complex engineering/scientific concepts in proposal development and preliminary design phases and presents these to client management.
6. Conducts or leads special studies on new technologies, methods and materials.
7. Conducts research, presents papers and keeps abreast of technological development in the specialty, keeping engineering management informed of important new advances.
8. Serves as consultant to project and specialty engineering/scientific groups, providing advice and counsel on assignments having special and unique features.
9. May provide technical direction to subordinate specialists and other engineers or scientists, as assigned.
10. Establishes relationships with professional colleagues and outside consultants retained by Bechtel.
11. Analyses specialty staffing requirements for an organisation and participates in planning assignments and training in light of these requirements.
12. May participate in public meetings and licensing hearings, and serve as an expert witness.
13. Participates in and fosters a work environment that is based upon openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.
Job Knowledge
Specialised knowledge in the field of bulk materials handling engineering, with particular emphasis on experience in either iron ore, coal or bauxite handling. Particular emphasis will be placed on experience in high capacity materials handling systems, and / or long overland conveyors, as well as the specification, design, construction and commissioning of large rail or crawler mounted mobile materials handling machines. Experience in, and a thorough understanding of, the requirements of all phases of the project gestation process from concept to completion is also necessary.
The candidate will be recognised and respected within the major mining houses for technical expertise in the field of bulk materials handling and has a growing reputation in the industry. Probably has participated in a technical society committee or served on a code committee.
Must have detailed knowledge of engineering/scientific systems, calculations, applications, construction methods and materials and relevant computer applications as required by the bulk materials handling industry globally.
Must have knowledge of related construction practices and the economics involved in bulk materials handling project execution.
Thorough knowledge of industrial and regulatory standards and design criteria in the area of bulk materials handling.
Must be willing to accumulate good knowledge of corporate procedures, Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), appropriate Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs), and administrative practices.
Skill in oral and written communication.
The above is normally acquired through:
- A recognised degree in Mechanical engineering, from an accredited college or university, and
- A professional license in an appropriate discipline, from a recognized licensing board, and
Progressive work experience, preferably in project development, specifically as a participant and later leader of detailed design engineering teams. Experience in specialty consulting or other relevant types of engineering such as systems start-up, field engineering or plant operation in large bulk materials handling plants, process plants or engineering/construction firms involved
Shaping tomorrow together
Bechtel is among the most respected engineering, project management, and construction companies in the world. We stand apart for our ability to get the job done right—no matter how big, how complex, or how remote. Bechtel operates through four global business units that specialize in infrastructure; mining and metals; nuclear, security and environmental; and oil, gas, and chemicals. Since its founding in 1898, Bechtel has worked on more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents. Today, our 53,000 colleagues team with customers, partners, and suppliers on diverse projects in nearly 40 countries.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected
veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
The Company
Bechtel is one of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies. Together with our customers, we deliver landmark projects that create long-term progress and economic growth.
Since 1898, we've completed more than 25,000 extraordinary projects across 160 countries on all seven continents. With continuous operations in Australia for over 60 years, we operate through four global businesses; Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Oil, Gas & Chemicals; and Mining & Metals; all of which have active projects in Australia today. Our company and our culture are built on more than a century of leadership and a relentless adherence to our values, the core of which are safety, quality, ethics and integrity. These values are what we believe, what we expect, what we deliver and what we live.
Summary
Executes assignments concerned with the development, deployment, construction, commissioning and operational requirements of bulk materials handling systems in a global business unit. Has technical responsibility for interpreting, organising, and coordinating these assignments. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope and may involve development of novel concepts, approaches and solutions.
Job Dimensions
A. Supervision Received
- Receives administrative supervision from a Centre of Excellence Manager or Manager of Engineering with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits. May receive technical guidance from another Principal Engineer, Principal Scientist, or Technology Manager as required.
B. Supervision Exercised
- May supervise staff on project, and provide leadership of study teams, as well as provide functional guidance to engineers or technicians deployed on major projects when required.
C. Contacts
- Maintains contact with client representatives, suppliers, regulatory authorities, consultants and Bechtel personnel as required to obtain and exchange information pertinent to assignments.
Essential Job Duties
1. Applies expertise in the field of bulk materials handling engineering to broadly stated, technical problems in a global business unit.
2. Identifies and defines problems; plans and conducts research aimed at their solution.
3. Carries out special or unique studies requiring unconventional or novel approaches or research techniques.
4. Uses all available guides and precedents and expands and develops where these contain critical gaps, are only partially related to the problem, or are largely lacking because of the novel character of the project.
5. Leads, as requested, in the formulation of advanced/complex engineering/scientific concepts in proposal development and preliminary design phases and presents these to client management.
6. Conducts or leads special studies on new technologies, methods and materials.
7. Conducts research, presents papers and keeps abreast of technological development in the specialty, keeping engineering management informed of important new advances.
8. Serves as consultant to project and specialty engineering/scientific groups, providing advice and counsel on assignments having special and unique features.
9. May provide technical direction to subordinate specialists and other engineers or scientists, as assigned.
10. Establishes relationships with professional colleagues and outside consultants retained by Bechtel.
11. Analyses specialty staffing requirements for an organisation and participates in planning assignments and training in light of these requirements.
12. May participate in public meetings and licensing hearings, and serve as an expert witness.
13. Participates in and fosters a work environment that is based upon openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.
Job Knowledge
Specialised knowledge in the field of bulk materials handling engineering, with particular emphasis on experience in either iron ore, coal or bauxite handling. Particular emphasis will be placed on experience in high capacity materials handling systems, and / or long overland conveyors, as well as the specification, design, construction and commissioning of large rail or crawler mounted mobile materials handling machines. Experience in, and a thorough understanding of, the requirements of all phases of the project gestation process from concept to completion is also necessary.
The candidate will be recognised and respected within the major mining houses for technical expertise in the field of bulk materials handling and has a growing reputation in the industry. Probably has participated in a technical society committee or served on a code committee.
Must have detailed knowledge of engineering/scientific systems, calculations, applications, construction methods and materials and relevant computer applications as required by the bulk materials handling industry globally.
Must have knowledge of related construction practices and the economics involved in bulk materials handling project execution.
Thorough knowledge of industrial and regulatory standards and design criteria in the area of bulk materials handling.
Must be willing to accumulate good knowledge of corporate procedures, Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), appropriate Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs), and administrative practices.
Skill in oral and written communication.
The above is normally acquired through:
- A recognised degree in Mechanical engineering, from an accredited college or university, and
- A professional license in an appropriate discipline, from a recognized licensing board, and
Progressive work experience, preferably in project development, specifically as a participant and later leader of detailed design engineering teams. Experience in specialty consulting or other relevant types of engineering such as systems start-up, field engineering or plant operation in large bulk materials handling plants, process plants or engineering/construction firms involved
Shaping tomorrow together
Bechtel is among the most respected engineering, project management, and construction companies in the world. We stand apart for our ability to get the job done right—no matter how big, how complex, or how remote. Bechtel operates through four global business units that specialize in infrastructure; mining and metals; nuclear, security and environmental; and oil, gas, and chemicals. Since its founding in 1898, Bechtel has worked on more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents. Today, our 53,000 colleagues team with customers, partners, and suppliers on diverse projects in nearly 40 countries.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected
veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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