Boiler & Machinery Consultant Engineer

FM Global is a mutual insurance company whose capital, scientific research capability and engineering expertise are solely dedicated to property risk management and the resilience of its client-owners. These owners share the belief that the majority of property loss is preventable and work with FM Global to better understand the key property hazards that can impact their business continuity to make cost-effective risk management decisions combining property loss prevention with insurance protection.

FM Global is ranked #447 among the Fortune 500 companies and insures many of the world’s largest organizations, including 1 of every 3 Fortune 500 companies. FM Global employs more than 5,600 employees, including 1,935 loss prevention engineers, in more than 50 offices worldwide. What makes us unique is our culture of camaraderie with colleagues and clients, the challenging work and the excitement of being part of a successful organization. We believe in a supportive work/life environment and encourage our employees to participate in our total rewards benefit program. FM Global offers its employees a wide range of benefits including career long learning opportunities, tuition reimbursement, pension, flexible schedules, rich health and well-being programs, generous time-off allowances, volunteer days and so much more!

Join our Vancouver Engineering team now as a Consultant Engineer - Boiler and Machinery!

The Consultant Engineer identifies and evaluates hazards associated with boilers, machinery and equipment while consulting with clients in Canada. During on-site client visits, he or she performs machinery risk assessments to evaluate risks to boilers, pressure vessels, turbines and other capital machinery, as well as electrical equipment and utilities to provide consultative recommendations to help minimize risks from associated equipment. Additionally, he or she may also perform in-service jurisdictional inspections of boilers and pressure vessels.

The candidate will be working with minimal supervision, conducting office responsibilities from a home office, working independently as well as being a member of a team.

This is a field-based role and will require travel to large, complex industrial client sites to evaluate the operations and systems of the site and identify risks and hazards. Expected overnight travel is about 35%.

The geographic servicing area for this position is Central & Western Canada, although assignments may occur throughout Western Canada. This territory has a wide variety of challenging occupancies. Primarily including, forest products, power generation, mining, chemical, printing, offices, retail and telecommunications. The successful candidate will be expected to reside in Greater Vancouver Area.

Extensive training will be provided to maximize the candidate’s expertise and experience to work with large, complex industrial facilities focusing on specific business segments such as pulp & paper, mining, power generation, chemical and molten materials (iron, steel, aluminum and glass working). To stay abreast of new developments, the consultant engineer is provided with frequent technical training that involves independent and classroom study. Qualified candidates can expect constant challenge, professional growth and personal responsibility.

Skills And Competencies

• Ability to effectively convey ideas to individuals and groups, including executives, plant managers, engineers and technical personnel.
• Hold a valid driver’s license and be allowed to travel to the United States.
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills are a must. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Can use current technology including software products to analyze and document engineering recommendations and services.
• Attention to detail, making engineering judgements, accommodating both internal and external customers' needs.
• Efficient time management with minimal supervision.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.

P.Eng. license or be an Engineer in Training

Member of the Engineers & Geoscientists Bristish Columbia (EGBA) or of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA).

Experience

A minimum of 3 years of experience within the high challenge industries and the manufacturing domain with predictive and preventive maintenance practices. Experience within the mining, pulp and paper or power generation industry would be an asset.

FM Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce.