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The Intermediate Mechanical Engineer – Mining will be based in our Toronto office and work under the general supervision of the Manager, Mechanical Engineering - Mining. The Engineer will be involved in all aspects of the equipment’s life cycle, including; scope definition, bidding, design, manufacture, assembly, installation-commissioning, field service plus long-term operational support. The in-house design includes detailed solid modeling design, hydraulic circuit design, gear design, and FEM stress analysis, as well as the selection of purchased specialty components such as bearings, couplings, and brakes. Our products are custom designed and built from the ground up with Hepburn procuring heavy mill-run plate, forgings and castings followed by rolling, fabrication, machining and inspection.
The work is assigned in terms of objectives, relative priorities and critical areas that interface work with other units. Work is carried out within broad guidelines; however informed guidance is available. Completed work is reviewed for attainment of objectives and adherence to deadlines.
About the day-to-day:
- What you will do:
- Provide leadership in progressing the detailed design solution including 3D modelling, hydraulic systems, specification for gearboxes, stress analysis, FEA, detailed BOMs & specifications for mechanical equipment build.
- Support start-up and commissioning of equipment, including sign-off on all safety critical functions.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant equipment and safety regulations and codes applicable.
- Provide leadership in detailed review of customer RFQ packages and supports finding a robust technical solution with an itemized BOM and estimated hours to complete the work.
- Obtain estimates from approved vendors in support of bid submission.
- Take a leadership role in presenting the proposed solution to the customer in a Technical Bid review.
- Support training of less experienced engineers.
- Work in a project environment in close association with electrical design engineers to produce integrated custom-built equipment.
- Support procurement in review of detailed vendor proposals for compliance to design criteria.
- Produce equipment documentation including operating and maintenance manuals, safety compliance reports and finalized design documentation.
- Initiate plans and ideas for cost reduction and/or quality improvement measures.
- Travel within North America and internationally for approximately 15% of the time.
- About you / qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering.
- Five years or more of experience in Mechanical Engineering.
- Strong design aptitude.
- Experience in design and commissioning of Safety Critical Mechanical systems.
- Experience with CAD and FEA.
- Excellent organisation skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in the English language.
- Professional Engineer or eligibility.
- Interest in travel to support design work.
Hepburn Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. If chosen to participate in the selection process, accommodations are available upon request.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected to participate in the interview process will be contacted.
apply to: hr@hepeng.com
The Quality Assurance Inspector will support the activities of supplier quality control and inspection of manufacturing activities. If you’re excited to work in a position with autonomy and responsibility at a growing company, we want to hear from you.
About the day-to-day:
- Responsibilities
- Measure product dimensions, examining functionality of products and comparing final products to see if standards are meet.
- Look through drawings, blueprints, and specification to understand the design requirements of products.
- Document inspection findings and complete detailed reports and performance records.
- Interact with engineering and manufacturing groups to find best resolutions for critical discrepancies as applicable.
- About you / qualifications:
- Strong technical background in quality control and inspection of large machinery and precision machined parts.
- Able to read assembly drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
- Previous work experience in the machining or millwright trades would be a benefit.
- Experience with dimensional inspections of precision machined steel components.
- Experience using inspection instruments.
- Working knowledge of ASTM & CSA Material Standards, ASME Inspection Standards, CWB Welding Standards.
- Proficient in using Word, Excel, Outlook, MRP systems, Google Drive, CAD systems;
- Familiar with quality management systems ISO 9001.
- Strong attention to detail; ability to prioritize and manage time on multiple projects;
- Able to work independently as well as collaboratively with others.
- College level technical education or apprenticeship in trade related to manufacturing, steel fabrication processes or production of machining operations.
- Apprenticeship / trade experience related to manufacturing – manual or CNC machining, millwright or fabrication / welding processes.
- Able to lift or move items weighing up to 25 lbs.
- Have a valid driver’s license and own transportation for local travel.
Hepburn Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. If chosen to participate in the selection process, accommodations are available upon request.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected to participate in the interview process will be contacted.
apply to: hr@hepeng.com
The Quality Assurance Administrator will work under the general supervision of the Quality Manager. The Quality Assurance Administrator position has a dual role that supports the activities of the Quality Assurance Department in the areas of supplier Quality Documentation Verification and Validation and Quality Control and Inspection of supplier fabrication activities.
About the day-to-day:
- Primary Responsibilities - Quality Documentation Verification and Validation
- Review supplier quality documentation for completeness and accuracy to engineering drawings and purchasing requirements.
- Compile Quality Assurance data packages for customers and internal records.
- Work with suppliers to ensure quality standards and engineering requirements are met as defined in the Purchase Order or contract.
- Monitor compliance of suppliers to quality requirements and follow-up with supplier as required to complete submission requirements.
- Generate and monitor Inspection and Test Plans for project specific requirements.
- Ensure supplier quality documentation are correctly identified and properly stored.
- Secondary Responsibilities - Quality Control and Inspection Support
- Occasionally, visit suppliers to assist with performing mechanical inspections of equipment.
- Occasionally, perform verification and inspections of welded fabrications, machined parts, and forging components of various sizes.
- Witness suppliers’ inspections and testing activities including Non-destructive Examinations and painting.
- Generate inspection reports after inspections, as required.
- About you / qualifications:
- University diploma, Engineering EIT (engineer in training) or recent graduate in Mechanical Engineering, or
- College level technical education or apprenticeship in manufacturing, steel fabrication processes or production.
- Practical working knowledge of ASTM Material Standards, ASME Inspection Standards, ISO and European Standards, and CWB Welding Standards.
- Strong practical knowledge of NDT Inspection processes and methods and heat treatment processes for steel is an asset.
- Technical background focused on quality control and manufacturing methods of large steel fabrications, structural steel weldments, assembly processes and industrial coatings and painting is an asset.
- Knowledge in performing dimensional inspections of precision machined steel components to tight tolerances and able to use precision inspection instruments is an asset.
- Skilled in the use of common business systems, Word, Excel, Outlook, Database MRP Systems, Web based applications such as Google Drive, and CAD systems.
- Must have a strong command of the English language, both verbal and written, and strong communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize and manage time on multiple simultaneous projects.
- Ability to work independently to complete tasks as assigned.
- Own transportation for local travel.
Hepburn Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. If chosen to participate in the selection process, accommodations are available upon request.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected to participate in the interview process will be contacted.
apply to: hr@hepeng.com
The Manager of Business Development, Mining Segment owns execution of the sales strategy for profitable growth of the mine hoisting business. Working under the Vice President of Business Development, the Business Development Manager will work collaboratively within the organization and pro-actively with Hepburn’s current and future customers to drive the sales process from opportunity identification to purchase order/contract.
Required Qualifications:
- Education level. Mechanical/Electrical Engineer, P Eng, MBA Preferred.
- Experience.
- 5+ years’ experience of progressive global Business Development experience with large mining [or RAS/marine Industry] mechanical and electrical capital equipment projects.
- Demonstrated expert in the sales process from opportunity identification to purchase order/contract delivery including development of value propositions, proposal generation, stakeholder management, cost estimating, contract negotiation, program management, budgeting and experience with project P&Ls.
- History of building and managing sales funnels with above average conversion rates.
- Contracts and negotiation expertise with a track record of negotiating contracts with favorable terms and conditions to support new business and long-term business relationships.
- Proven analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills to evaluate business opportunities and leverage knowledge and industry experience to identify and champion customer focused solutions.
- Relationship management experience. History of working within the C suite to develop deep personal relationships to aid in moving opportunities though the sales funnel.
- Highly proficient with technology. Strong computer skills including Microsoft suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint), and an understanding of ERP systems.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Lead global sales and marketing for Hepburn’s mine hoisting [or RAS] business segment including new business, spares and field service offerings.
- Develop and manage a new opportunities sales funnel. Work collaboratively internally to develop and deliver end to end opportunity solutions from identification to product delivery including value proposition, products, services, contract structure, and pricing. Identify and build relationships with key opportunity stakeholders to promote Hepburn and influence the outcomes in Hepburn’s favor.
- Develop deep understanding of competitors’ strengths and weaknesses, product/service portfolios market trends, emerging technologies and market developments. Participate in trade shows, promote and demonstrate/articulate Hepburn’s value proposition. Expand the depth and breadth of Hepburn’s product offerings strategic to the company’s success.
- Develop a close working relationship with the management team to help evolve sales strategy, drive innovation, enhance the product portfolio, and grow customer relationships.
- Drive the internal opportunity costing processes including formation of cross functional teams, develop support and hardware costs and propose opportunity pricing and structure.
- Prepare timely reports and analytical metrics allowing the monitoring and appraisal of sales programs and efforts.
- Own the customer relationship. Ensures the organization delivers on time to the highest standards in accordance with Hepburn’s brand promise including developing and nurturing deep relationships with key clients, industry organizations, partners and stakeholders.
Key attributes;
- Customer focused – Works tirelessly on the customer’s behalf, listens/understands customer needs and represents the customer internally.
- Self-starter, results and deadline driven. Approaches all endeavors with a sense of urgency, willing to make that extra effort to make sure the work gets done and the deadlines met.
- Adaptive and flexible – Able to multi task, comfortable in fast moving and dynamic situations
- Demonstrates strong work ethic with capacity for sustained effort and hard work over long periods of time.
- Advanced interpersonal and presentation skills; ability to present and discuss strategies and technical information in a manner that establishes rapport, articulates value, influences stakeholders and builds confidence in the proposed solutions.
- Influential leadership within a collaborative environment to build and motivate cross functional teams to achieve common goals and objectives.
Travel Requirements:
Up to 35% of international travel required.
Hepburn Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. If chosen to participate in the selection process, accommodations are available upon request.
apply to: hr@hepeng.com
The Intermediate/Senior Mechanical Engineer-RAS will be working as part of a project team to complete contract deliverables on time. This includes working together with the engineering team, contract administrators and project manager to create world class custom engineered systems to customers all around the world. They will be involved in all aspects of the equipment's life cycle with in-office phases including; project scope definition, proposal preparation, project detailed design, and manufacturing support. Out-of-office work will include; factory testing, installation supervision, commissioning, and long-term operational support.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Perform detailed solid modeling equipment design based on project requirements and create assembly and manufacturing drawings of welded and machined parts;
- Perform FEM stress analysis to support verification of mechanical design as required;
- Work with suppliers to perform the detailed design of hydraulic and/or pneumatic circuits;
- Be responsible for the selection of purchased specialty components such as bearings, couplings, gear reducers, brakes and hydraulic and electric motors;
- Prepare detailed calculations to support the mechanical design and document calculations in design reports;
- Check and approve engineering drawings and reports;
- Review customer request-for-proposal documents and prepare compliance matrices for proposal submissions;
- Prepare technical specifications for proposal submissions;
- Provide mentorship to less experienced designers / engineers;
- Perform factory testing, installation support, commissioning and troubleshooting;
- Travel to manufacturing and commissioning sites within Canada and internationally.
- Field work would be for approximately 20% of your time.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of five to ten years of experience in the design of heavy industrial equipment;
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering;
- Strong design aptitude using 3D CAD;
- Solid working knowledge of industrial hydraulic systems, including closed loop hydrostatic drives;
- Professional Engineer or eligibility;
- Interest in and ability to travel to support company supplied equipment;
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written in the English language;
- Comfortable with the specification of electric motors and interfacing with electrical engineering for control schemes;
- Marine equipment design experience is welcome but not required
Location: Toronto, Canada
Hepburn Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. If chosen to participate in the selection process, accommodations are available upon request.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however,only those chosen to participate in the selection process will be contacted.
apply to: hr@hepeng.com
The Intermediate Electrical Engineer (Control and Automation) will be based in our Toronto office with periodic travel for field service work to customer sites within Canada and internationally. The role will involve the detailed design of control systems for mine hoists and the development of application software for integrated custom-built equipment. The role covers all aspects of the project life-cycle, from before the award of contract, to customer support after delivery of equipment. The field service work involves equipment audits, installation support, commissioning and troubleshooting.
Hepburn Engineering Inc is a successful medium-sized Toronto based company that designs, builds and commissions heavy lifting equipment including mine hoists and replenishment-at-sea transfer systems for customers around the world. Hepburn Engineering integrates custom-designed mechanical equipment with sophisticated controls, hydraulics, and electrical drives in the range up to 10,000 HP. Electrical and mechanical engineers work as an integrated team. Information about Hepburn Engineering can be found on the company website www.hepeng.com.
Thanks to our rapid growth, we are seeking to hire a full time Intermediate Electrical Engineer (Control and Automation) with a focus on hoisting system control and automation to help us continue our upward trajectory. If you’re excited to work in a position with autonomy and responsibility at a growing company, we want to hear from you.
Typically, our engineering employees are involved in all aspects of the equipment life cycle including scope definition, bidding, design, manufacture, assembly, installation-commissioning, field service plus long-term operational support.
Responsibilities:
- Performs detailed design of control systems, including single line diagrams, electrical schematics, bill of materials and specifications for electrical equipment builds.
- Develops application software, including PLC program and operator interfaces (HMI).
- Works in a project environment in close association with electrical and mechanical design engineers to produce integrated custom-built equipment.
- Participates in equipment start-up and commissioning at customer sites in Canada and worldwide, including sign-off on all safety critical functions, and ensuring compliance with all relevant equipment and safety codes.
- Provides field service support, including site inspections, service contracts, and emergency shut down situations at customer sites or remotely.
- Generates and reviews equipment documentation including operating and maintenance manuals, safety compliance reports, electrical schematics, test procedures and specifications.
- Ensures standards and finalized design documentation are maintained and controlled in compliance with company Intellectual Property rules and guidelines.
- Works in accordance with Hepburn Engineering Inc. (HEI) Policies, Quality Management System (QMS) standards and procedures.
- Is required to wear all assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as, safety glasses, hard hat, safety boots, high visibility protective clothing, etc.
- Performs all work in a safe manner and in compliance with Hepburn Engineering Inc. Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
- Travel within Canada and to customer sites globally for approximately 20-30% of the year.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 3-5 years experience in application, design, and commissioning of PLC-based control systems and HMI’s.
- Preferred 3-5 years experience in application, design, or commissioning of AC Variable Frequency Drives (VFD).
- Experience working as an electrical or control and automation engineer.
- Exceptional organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written English.
- Motivated, able to plan and execute work to project schedules.
- Familiarity with Safety Integrity Level (SIL) process applications is preferable.
The role includes field service work that involves equipment audits, installation support, commissioning and troubleshooting. The field service work in this role will include travel to mines and mining projects in Canada, USA, Mexico, Mongolia, Indonesia, Ireland, Peru, Morocco and Australia. After the initial familiarization period of 6 to 12months, the Intermediate/Senior Electrical Engineer (Controls and Automation) could expect to be assigned travel assignments and they may be in the field for approximately 20% - 30% of the time.
Salary range is $90k-$110k depending on experience. Hepburn Engineering includes medical, dental and paramedical benefits and a field work compensation policy.
Hepburn Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. If chosen to participate in the selection process, accommodations are available upon request.
55 Six Points Road, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 2X3
Apply to: hr@hepeng.com
The Business Development Manager, Replenishment-at-Sea (RAS) Segment owns execution of the sales strategy for profitable growth of the replenishment-at-sea business. Working under the Vice President of Business Development, the Business Development Manager will work collaboratively within the organization and pro-actively with Hepburn’s current and future customers to drive the sales process from opportunity identification to purchase order/contract.
Required Qualifications:
- Mechanical/Electrical Engineer, P Eng, MBA Preferred.
- 5+ years’ experience of progressive global Business Development experience with RAS/marine Industry mechanical and electrical capital equipment projects.
- Demonstrated expert in the sales process from opportunity identification to purchase order/contract delivery including; development of value propositions, proposal generation, stakeholder management, cost estimating, contract negotiation, program management, budgeting and experience with project P&Ls.
- History of building and managing sales funnels with above average conversion rates.
- Contracts and negotiation expertise with a track record of negotiating contracts with favorable terms and conditions to support new business and long-term business relationships.
- Proven analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills to evaluate business opportunities and leverage knowledge and industry experience to identify and champion customer focused solutions.
- Relationship management experience with a history of working within the C-suite to develop deep personal relationships to aid in moving opportunities through the sales funnel.
- Highly proficient with technology. Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint), and an understanding of ERP systems.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Lead global sales and marketing for Hepburn’s RAS business segment including; new business, spares, and field service offerings.
- Develop and manage a new opportunities sales funnel.
- Work collaboratively internally to develop and deliver end-to-end opportunity solutions from identification to product delivery including; value proposition, products, services, contract structure, and pricing. Identify and build relationships with key opportunity stakeholders to promote Hepburn and influence the outcomes in Hepburn’s favor.
- Develop deep understanding of competitors’ strengths and weaknesses, product/service portfolios market trends, emerging technologies and market developments.
- Participate in trade shows, promote and demonstrate/articulate Hepburn’s value proposition.
- Expand the depth and breadth of Hepburn’s product offerings strategic to the company’s success.
- Develop a close working relationship with the management team to help evolve sales strategy, drive innovation, enhance the product portfolio, and grow customer relationships.
- Drive the internal opportunity costing processes including; formation of cross functional teams, develop support and hardware costs, and propose opportunity pricing and structure.
- Prepare timely reports and analytical metrics allowing the monitoring and appraisal of sales programs and efforts.
- Own the customer relationship.
- Ensure the organization delivers on time to the highest standards in accordance with Hepburn’s brand promise including; developing and nurturing deep relationships with key clients, industry organizations, partners, and stakeholders.
Key attributes:
- Customer focused – works tirelessly on the customer’s behalf, listens/understands customer needs and represents the customer internally.
- Self-starter, results and deadline driven - approaches all endeavors with a sense of urgency, willing to make that extra effort to make sure the work gets done and the deadlines met.
- Adaptive and flexible – able to multi task, comfortable in fast moving and dynamic situations
- Demonstrates strong work ethic with capacity for sustained effort and hard work over long periods of time.
- Advanced interpersonal and presentation skills; ability to present and discuss strategies and technical information in a manner that establishes rapport, articulates value, influences stakeholders and builds confidence in the proposed solutions.
- Influential leadership within a collaborative environment to build and motivate cross functional teams to achieve common goals and objectives.
Travel Requirements:
Up to 35% of international travel required.
Hepburn Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. If chosen to participate in the selection process, accommodations are available upon request.
apply to: hr@hepeng.com