Senior Material Handling Engineer

Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. This requires teams that are as unique as the projects we execute. We are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) for all so our employees and stakeholders benefit from the creative solutions derived as a result of embracing differences.

TRS Staffing Solutions has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Material Handling Engineer role to work for an amazing EPCM client in Vancouver, BC. This is a contract position that comes with great opportunity to work on medium to large sized Mining projects.

Salary Rate: $85-$95/hour

Responsibilities:

• Review and approve vendor lists, prepare quotation requests, bid tabulations, and purchase orders.
• Design conveyors, perform calculations, and determine drive and take-up details.
• Manage project Scope of Services, Scope of Facilities, and other baseline documents.
• Develop material handling designs for crushing and screening facilities.
• Authorize trade-off study reports comparing technical and commercial aspects.
• Size storage stockpiles and bins, and design reclaim arrangements.
• Lead the review of vendor equipment documentation.
• Assign work to teams, monitor progress, and manage scope of work.
• Create and review material handling equipment specifications and design criteria.
• Incorporate health, safety, and environmental factors into design.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Over 10 years of experience in bulk material handling engineering and design.
• Professional certification or registration with a recognized engineering association.
• Familiarity with mining material handling equipment (e.g., crushers, conveyors, screens, reclaimers, loading/unloading systems).
• Proficient in reading drawings, PFDs, and P&IDs.
• Enthusiastic about learning and contributing in a team environment.
• Strong English communication skills for interacting with management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors.
• Ability to work in the office, with potential for remote work based on experience.
• Preferred: Spanish language proficiency.
• Preferred: Advanced knowledge of belt conveyor standards (CEMA, ISO, DIN) and design software (Sidewinder, Newton), plus practical field experience.

To apply for this position, please send your Word formatted resume to Milos.Ristic@trsstaffing.com  

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. TRS is an equal opportunity company.

TRS Staffing Solutions (Canada) Inc. specializes in supplying engineers, designers, project managers, and other technical and professional services personnel to a broad spectrum of industries worldwide.