Job Description

The role requires producing high quality, cost effective, detail 3D designs and general arrangement drawings. The designer will, in general, work under the supervision of the Principal Designer, Lead Discipline Design Engineer or the Project Lead Engineer.
With offices in Australia, Canada, Africa, Peru and the Philippines, Lycopodium proudly delivers high quality professional engineering and project delivery services globally, across the resources, infrastructure and industrial processes sectors. By joining our global team and learning from renowned subject matter experts, we can offer you a diverse career that could take you anywhere in the world.
Lycopodium is currently recruiting for a Lead Mechanical Designer to join our growing Design and Drafting team in Vancouver, BC.
The tasks you'll perform

• Be proficient in all aspects of 3D MicroStation software (and preferably OBD) and to use those skills within the Lycopodium defined CAD procedures.
• Be proficient in the supervision of up to three subordinate personnel
• Be proficient in the layout and detailing of materials handling and mine plant design in their nominated discipline.
• Produce design drawings that are consistent industry standard techniques and that comply to Lycopodium drawing office and CAD procedures.
• Demonstrate an ability to work in a team environment and have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be capable of producing design drawings within the project defined budget hours for the defined deliverable document.
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of fabrication and construction techniques.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development.
• Check design drawings as required.

The expertise you'll bring

• Proficiency in Bentley 3D Microstation software.
• An approved diploma qualification in Engineering Design Drafting of their discipline or directly related industry experience of minimum 10 years.
• Ability to consistently provide designs and solutions within agreed milestone dates and to a high standard of accuracy and professionalism.
• Ability to manage drafting team and achieve budget manhours and milestone deliverable dates.
• Demonstrate a high level of technical knowledge for mineral processing designs and technologies in various commodities.
• Demonstrate a high level of technical ability within the field of expertise and a broad understanding and knowledge base in the minerals processing engineering field.
• Proficient computer skills with the Microsoft suite of software packages, including MSWord, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated skills with the use of specific proprietary software packages relevant to the Engineering discipline.
• Excellent command of the English language and report writing skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a practical approach to design problems.
• Committed to continued professional development.

The benefits we'll provide
Lycopodium has a strong company culture focused on career progression and technical skill development. You can expect to be involved in a wide range of large projects whilst working amongst a team of highly skilled professionals.
We recognise that everyone is different and needs may change over the course of your career. That's why we :

• Invest in our people for the long-term, building a diverse and rewarding career, mentored by the best in the industry.
• Allow our people to balance work with other commitments, like family or study, offering flexible work arrangements.
• Are undertaking significant people and technology initiatives that will support the workplace of the future.

We encourage and value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, disability and ethnicity.
Our commitment to equal opportunity is embodied in our values of Respect, Integrity & Diligence. They are inherent in who we are, as individuals, and collectively as a Company.
As part of our commitment to providing the best possible care and service to you the candidate, we commit to respond to every applicant.
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