Project Engineer - Entry Level

Outotec is a leading global provider of process solutions, technologies and services for the mining and metallurgical industries.  The company utilizes its extensive experience and advanced process expertise by providing plants, equipment and services based mainly on proprietary technologies.  Outotec works in close partnership with its customers and provides proven environmentally sound and energy saving solutions.  Because our goal is to convert technological knowledge and industry experience to profitable business, our strength lies in our skilled employees. 

• The Project Engineer-Entry Level will report to the Manager of Projects and to specific project managers when assigned to projects
• The Project Engineer-Entry Level will provide engineering design and or review of existing drawings, for mineral processing equipment including flotation cells, thickeners and grinding mills. 

Scope of Duties

• Engineering support on equipment sales and project tenders.
• Participate in client tender review meetings.
• Assistance in the preparation of tenders including review of cost estimate, compliance with technical specifications and submission of technical data.
• Customer technical liaison and assistance in support of Project Manager.
• Engineering design of mineral processing equipment including, flotation cells, thickeners, peripheral equipment for grinding mills, and equipment packages as required.
• Key components include large elevated tanks, agitator support bridges, gear guards and other plate work and piping.
• Identifying design improvements and providing design feedback to product design centers.
• Development and implementing of quality standards.
• Provide QA for fabrication projects, including review and approval of supplier inspection and test plans, welding and heat treatment procedures, and performing shop inspection.
• Development in association with Project Manager of specifications for purchased items.
• Respond to mill maintenance service enquiries from clients and screen these according to technical and economic criteria in conjunction with clients’ mill maintenance supervisor.
• Review and approval of subcontractors and inspectors in conjunction with procurement dept.
• Action all warranty claims.
• Provide technical/engineering support for mill spare parts, mill service and mill installations.
• Engineering review of installation, commissioning and service reports.

Qualifications/Experience Required

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 1-2 years experience in an Engineering environment.
• Knowledge of heavy steel casting and fabrication processes preferred.
• Experience with mineral processing equipment highly preferred.
• Solidworks experience.
• FEA experience a plus.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational and follow-through skills.  Able to multi-task and prioritize among competing requirements.
• Skilled at technical report preparation.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.
• Able to travel as required.
• MS Office Suite including Word, Excel and Project
• Lotus Notes a plus
• Multi-language skills a plus

Competitive compensation

• Excellent benefits
• Location – Centennial, Colorado

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