Senior Mechanical Engineer

Climax Molybdenum is the world’s leading producer of molybdenum and has a long, successful history of doing business in a safe, highly efficient and socially responsible manner. We have operated in Colorado for more than 100 years and today have mining and milling operations near Leadville, Kremmling and Empire. Our Climax mine is located between Frisco and Leadville. Our Henderson mine and mill are an hour’s drive apart – separated by the Continental Divide and a 15-mile conveyor system (10 miles is underground). The Henderson mine is about 50 miles west of Denver and 10 miles west of Empire, and the mill is located between Dillon and Kremmling.

Climax Molybdenum has the assets, drive and financial strength to provide attractive and rewarding careers. Take time to explore the opportunity to advance your career at one of our sites – the Climax mine and the Henderson mine and / or mill. Live life at the top!

Description

Under general supervision, contribute and/or lead a team to develop all phases of design, re-design, systems failure analysis and prevention or other design functions within an appropriate time and cost.  

• Lead projects and serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on large/complex mine site Engineering projects, which may include the development of new or modification to existing systems and processes, including the responsibility of approving work from other Engineering disciplines
• Provide support to maintenance department by leading a Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) program
• Serve as Project Engineering Leader to develop and author Engineering reports such as concept design, feasibility studies, alternative analysis, failure analysis and prevention, safe work practice, procedural manuals and final design documents
• Develop and evaluate AFEs (Authorization for Expenditure) for capital funding requirements
• Evaluate and administer contracts, provisions of services and equipment, perform strategic planning and budgeting
• Perform planning, scheduling and economic analysis
• May supervise front/line or technical employees
• Use design computer software such as AutoCAD, SAP, Microsoft Project and Pipe2010
• Evaluate and implement new methods and techniques for operational improvement and benchmark other operations for continuous improvement alternatives
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

 

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline and five (5) years of related experience in Engineering in a mine or industrial environment pertaining to equipment modifications and retro-fits, OR
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline and three (3) years of related experience in Engineering in a mine or industrial environment pertaining to equipment modifications and retro-fits
• Recent hands-on experience using the principles and practices of Mechanical Engineering at a mine or industrial site in two (2) of the following areas:
  • Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) to include vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound and infrared technology
  • Oil analysis for systems management
  • Leading Engineering and Construction activities for development projects
  • Implementing and managing maintenance improvement plans based on data analysis
• Broad knowledge of the principles and practices of Mechanical Engineering
• Ability to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions
• Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written, including the ability to actively listen and to adapt behavior and communication style based upon the audience
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Skill in following safety practices, and recognizing, controlling and/or eliminating hazards
• Ability to build trust and credibility with employees/peers and establish common goals and expectations

 

 

Preferred

 

• Advanced degree or Professional Engineering (PE) Certification
• Leadership Capabilities
• Working knowledge and experience in project management
• Basic working knowledge and experience in civil/structural design and construction.

 

Criteria/Conditions  

• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
• Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
• Work is in a mine or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical p