Weir Group Hiring for Applications Engineer at Malartic, QC Full Time

Office Position

Founded in Glasgow by brothers James and George Weir in 1871, over 150 years Weir has evolved into a focused, high quality mining technology business, providing mission-critical solutions for smarter, more efficient and sustainable mining to a global customer base.

Weir’s purpose is to “enable the sustainable and efficient delivery of the natural resources essential to create a better future for the world”. We do this by focusing on what makes us distinctive, as expressed in our ‘We are Weir’ strategic framework that informs decision making across the organization.

Business Need/Purpose of Role:
We have an immediate opening for a Applications Engineer to join our Malartic location. Reporting to the Area Manager the Application Engineer is responsible for collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to support business development. This includes development, sales of products and aftermarket services and ensuring customer needs are met.

Objectives & Measurement – Key Responsibilities:
Providing technical support to customers and to account managers

Interpreting specifications and selecting equipment to meet customer requirements;

Preparing product quotations and bids for large mining equipment packages

Ongoing communication with customers and suppliers

Providing technical support and expertise for outside sales force, consultants and customers

Preparing sales and product presentations or proposals for clients.

Develop an understanding of the key hard rock mining customers and EPCs, of the applications and of the products/materials used.

Provide Applications Engineering support on mining capital projects and brownfield inquiries/opportunities

Support aftermarket sales through field/site visits to understand how our equipment operates and wears, and to work with the technology centre to develop product/material improvements in line with customer expectations.

Learn and share inter-company best practices.

Able to work in a manner that ensures the safety of themselves and others

Able to demonstrate compliance to company safety procedures and legal obligations

Recognise and report and resolve hazards identified

Confidence and ability to intervene on practices deemed to be unsafe

Engage and promote a zero harm culture

Be aware of physical limitations based upon job requirements

Other duties as assigned

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:
Bachelor of Engineering Degree, with 3 to 5 years of engineering experience. P.Eng licence.

Prior experience with roles involving applications, customer-support, sales, or manufacturing environments is considered an asset. Mining or mineral processing education or experience will also be considered an asset.

Member or eligible to become a member of a Professional Engineering Association, having attained or working towards P Eng designation.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to use basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Demonstrated proficiency in the full Microsoft Office Suite, Lotus Notes/Outlook. Prior experience using ERP/MRP systems, AutoCAD and/or other Design or engineering software will be considered an asset.

The position will occasionally have non-standard hours of work and may be required to work a variety of shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of the business.

Travel to other company locations and/or vendor sites required as necessary.

International travel may be required to visit company locations and/or vendor sites.

Applicants must be willing to sign a non-disclosure form.

Completion of a Background Check and medical assessment satisfactory to the company may be required.

All newly hired employees must be eligible to work in Canada for any employer.

Interested applicants are invited to apply via the company website. This position will remain open until filled.

We are committed to diversity at Weir, as an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, however, only those candidates being considered for the position will be contacted.

For additional information about Weir Minerals Canada, visit us at Weir Minerals Canada .

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