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Mechanical Engineer - Pressure Vessels / Heat Exchangers
Vancouver, BC | Fully Remote
Job Description
Contact – Dave Banns (dbanns@theheadhunters.ca)
The Headhunters have partnered with Preston Philpps to add a Mechanical Engineer with strong Pressure Vessel and Heat Exchanger manufacturing experience to their east-coast team. Not only is this a stable role, but an opportunity to learn and absorb technical info from one of the best engineers in the space.
If you’re interested in a remote opportunity, bringing your technical expertise and joining a reputable player in the field, please read on…
About Preston Phipps
Preston Phipps (https://prestonphipps.com/) is the Ultimate Source for Steam and Industrial Products. Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, the company markets, distributes and services a broad range of industrial steam, valve, HVAC and water treatment products and solutions. Preston Phipps partners only with best-of-breed, industry-leading manufacturers, including their long term partnership with the Armstrong Machine Works company, founded in 1900.
These high-quality products fall within several major categories: Steam Specialties, Valves & Piping Accessories, Heating & Ventilation Systems, Hot Water Solutions, Laboratory Ventilation Systems. Over the years, Preston Phipps has grown to serve the needs of a broad customer base across numerous industry segments including Power & Steam, Life Sciences, BioPharm, Petrochemical, Food & Beverage, Pulp & Paper, Mining & Smelting, Water Treatment, Institutional, Government, Higher Education and Hospitality . Preston Phipps’ engineering and sales staff possess extensive knowledge and expertise of industrial systems and applications used by these industries. As such, their value proposition relies on ability to understand and exceed the expectations of valued customers, providing flexible processes for delivering high quality products and services.
Their 1,000 years of accumulated experience has led them to create an Engineering division specialized in steam optimization, steam tracing, and industrial skid developments. This division helps their clients design, procure and manage their on-site needs as well as new equipment requirements. They also created their own ASME / CSA certified production facility that can build such custom skids for these clients, ensuring that all local Canadian requirements and regulations are respected.
Through their subsidiary Armserv, they can help install the required equipment, provide 24 hour service and maintenance contracts, as well as a full suite of energy auditing and assessment services for companies seeking to optimize the performance and efficiency of their installed systems.
About the Opportunity
We’re looking for a driven Mechanical Engineer to perform the detailed design and construction of heat exchangers, and pressure vessels in accordance with Manufacturing standards, ASME VIII & CSA design obligations. Reporting to a PEng with over 30 years of experience, this role also involves reviewing & stamping of construction drawings that are ready for material purchasing and fabrication. You’ll have the opportunity to serve a wide range of industries through various Heating, Refrigeration, Industrial Process and HVAC applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Mastering & Applying the ASME Section VIII code of construction of Pressure vessels
- Mastering & Applying CSA B51 & B52 regulations
- Mechanical using Codeware Compress software and provide vessel calculation package.
- Detailed and meticulous verification of manufacturing drawings in accordance with manufacturing standards, customer specifications and code requirements.
- Assist in technical support to the Quality Control department
- Assist in fabrication technical challenges
- Assist Mechanical drafting team
- Working with the different TEMA construction standards.
- Provides technical support for piping design according to ASME B31.1 and B31.3 for assemblies manufactured at the plant
- Assist in development and implementation of welding procedures according to ASME Section IX
- Contributes to the standardization of manufacturing and design
- Participating in improving manufacturing efficiency
What the successful candidate will bring:
- Mechanical Engineer – PEng (BC, AB, Ontario or Quebec)
- 10+ years’ experience in the design and manufacturing of pressure vessels and heat exchangers
- Excellent knowledge of ASME manufacturing standards Sections II, V, VIII, and IX, as well as CSA B51 and B52
- Mastering Codeware Compress mechanical calculations software
- While drawings, codes, and software are all in English, candidates that can communicate in French will be an asset.
- While this is a home-based role, occasional travel to Laval, Quebec will be expected.
In return, you can expect:
- Competitive salary based on experience ($120,000 - $150,000), however if you have more to bring to the table, the salary could increase
- Bonus and full benefits package
- Opportunity to specialize in the pressure vessel and heat exchanger field
- Work across the full manufacturing lifecycle
- Influence engineering standards and company growth.
Meet Your Recruiter
Dave Banns
MBA, Principal
Recruiting Specialty: Engineering & Operations
As Principal, Dave builds and maintains relationships with our partners. Drawing on over two decades of global recruitment and business development experience, his market knowledge is an invaluable resource to organizations of all sizes. Dave has ambitious goals to work collaboratively with current and new clients to develop cutting-edge, proactive workforce solutions. He has a proven record of exceeding clients’ expectations and cultivating sustainable and mutually-beneficial partnerships.
Dave is also a specialized and consultative recruiter with a focus in Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction and Operations positions. He has a reputation among his clients for implementing unique search strategies to attract top talent and build cohesive teams. Dave has a realistic understanding of how his clients’ businesses function in today’s world and what they will need to thrive in the future. Moreover, he has a deep network, refined ability to spot technical talent and match it with the most suitable company culture.
A former teacher, Dave knows how best to coach and guide individuals he works with. He takes the time to fully understand their goals, encouraging them to develop and follow a career path that is unique to their skills, talents and aspirations. Working with them as their consultant, he opens doors, acting as a conduit between great candidates and high-calibre career opportunities.
Dave holds an MBA in Global Management and a BBA in Marketing. His commitment to community is evident through his enthusiastic support of Big Brothers of Canada and the Make-A-Wish Foundation, as well as his past service as a Board member for The Vancouver Society of Children’s Centres, contributing to the HR & Governance, Finance and Nominations Committees. He is an avid traveler and sports enthusiast who enjoys playing beer-league hockey, golf and skiing. He also dedicates his time to coaching his son's rep ice hockey, baseball and soccer teams.