Mechanical Supervisor

At our core, we are a community. Together, we exercise creative thought, developing engineering and designs as individual as the people and projects we touch. From approval and permitting to design and construction management services, we put the goals of our clients and their communities at the center of everything we create. Join us as we assist mining companies in getting mined materials to communities around the globe. Help us connect with our stakeholders and build lasting relationships.

Your Opportunity

Our Mining group has a need for a Mechanical Supervisor based out of our Chandler, AZ, Salt Lake City, UT, or Denver, CO offices. This role directly supervises the US mining structural team consisting of around 10 engineers and designers focused on Piping & Pumping and Material Handling systems as well as related system layouts (i.e. General Arrangements). The primary responsibilities would be to develop and take care of the people on your team and to promote a culture of safety, quality, collaboration, and efficiency.  

Your Key Responsibilities

• Safety is a core value for Stantec. You will be responsible for understanding and working in compliance with all health and safety rules and regulations for Stantec and its clients. As a member of our Mining team, you are expected to make a personal commitment toward preserving the health and safety of all our employees and demonstrate commitment through your personal interactions and designs. Your personal commitment to safety will help us achieve our goal of zero harm within our operation and for our clients.
  
• You will work with a team of engineers and designers in the planning and execution of project work, including scoping, asset assessments, as-built documentation, feasibility studies, and detailed engineering. You will provide technical support to procurement and during construction and commissioning.
  
• Ensure all applicable safety codes, regulations and guidelines are met by appropriate design and use of technology.
  
• Ensure drawings are reviewed for possible safety and constructability improvement opportunities prior to issue to clients.
  
• Be a servant leader and lead by example.
  
• You will provide clients with engineering support to meet their needs and incorporate client suggestions for future requirements in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner. This includes attending client meetings, which may at times be remote, as well as corresponding directly with the client.
  
• You will regularly interface with other disciplines and departments to execute projects.
  
• Facilitate multi-discipline engineering project progression by completing designs that provide other disciplines (such as electrical and structural) required inputs in order for other disciplines to complete their designs.  
  
• You will be responsible for the review and analysis of drawings for possible safety and constructability problems prior to issuance to clients.
  
• Resource allocation, forecasting and coordination with Project Managers, other Discipline Supervisors and the Discipline Engineering Manager to ensure projects are staffed with the right people.
  
• Focus on building an internal network and meet regularly with leaders from other internal groups with an emphasis on balancing team workload, skillsets, and project cost optimization.  
  
• Identification of specific recruitment needs and involvement in the hiring process including orientation and on boarding of new hires.
  
• Work with each team member to support them in their career development including performance management as required. Communicate expectations to direct reports and measure performance.  
  
• Ensure active coaching, training and mentoring of team members.
  
• Champion the development of procedures, checklists, guides, etc. related to improving quality and efficiency.
  
• Facilitate and ensure project setup and proper senior involvement at early stages of planning, project setup and execution.