Field Services Representative - Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
Job No:
MAT41
Location:
Thunder Bay and area
Field Services Representative - Mechanical & Electrical
Demonstrating drive, motivation and enthusiasm, you will be working under the direction of Engineering Managers and Project Managers to perform field review of mechanical and electrical building systems under construction. As our ideal candidate, you will have a relevant degree with a minimum of 8 years' experience as an Engineer within the Consulting Industry in the fields of HVAC, plumbing and drainage, fire protection and life safety systems. Ideally, your experience should be with the design and engineering of mechanical building systems for commercial, healthcare, multi-residential, industrial and institutional facilities. A P. Eng. designation in the province of Ontario is strongly recommended. Past experience in managing your own projects is required. This is a remote position that will require travel in and around the Thunder Bay region.
You will be an effective member of our cohesive team. You will exemplify our Core Values of Quality, Respect, Efficiency and Dedication. You will demonstrate an ability to work independently in an efficient manner. You will bring your ideas to the table and actively listen to the ideas of others. You will possess exceptional communication abilities, both verbally and in writing, along with strong organizational, technical, writing and computer skills. Most importantly, you will have fun at work!
Together, and with your efforts, we will help our clients create their “Best Buildings”.
Why Choose Us?
At MAT 4Site Engineers, we pride ourselves on hiring only the best and the brightest and we set a high standard for employees. We have a dynamic team and a teamwork-based environment. We ensure that you will always be well compensated for your valuable time and effort. We are extremely proud of our very low employee turnover rate as we believe there is no value in a “hire and fire” approach that is prevalent in other firms. We want you for the long term and we want you to be at your best.
For all of our full-time staff we offer:
- Full medical benefits with 100% coverage;
- Health club membership;
- Annual bonuses tied to company and individual performance;
- Additional time off over the holidays in addition to standard vacation;
- A flexible schedule and casual dress code;
- Regular gatherings for staff such as our holiday party, summer party, social committee events, lunches, and more;
- Excellent training and development opportunities through educational assistance, professional development and both on and off-the-job training; and
- The opportunity to expand your knowledge and experience by working on a wide variety of projects.
Responsibilities
- Working under the direction of Engineering Managers and Project Managers, perform field review of mechanical and electrical building systems under construction
- Conduct site surveys of Mechanical and Electrical Building Systems as required
- Review shop drawings and assist design team in reviewing and responding to site inquires
- Represent MAT 4Site at job site meetings with contractors and other consultants as required
- Review test reports, close-out documents and perform miscellaneous contract admin duties related to this position
- Prepare field review reports,
- Work with design team to prepare responses to RFI-s,
- Assist Design team with reviewing quotations for CCN’s,
- Assist Design team with Progress Draw Reviews
- Coordinate mechanical and electrical work with other disciplines
- Provide quality review assistance with contract documents prior to construction from a practical constructability perspective
- Bring site and design issues to the attention of the design team
- Assist Project Engineers in developing budgets for field review activities and monitor over the course of construction
- Assist Home Office with Design/Drafting when needed
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
- Current in-depth knowledge of the Ontario Building Code, Ontario Fire Code, ASHRAE, and relevant NFPA and CSA standards
- Demonstrated experience in the design and engineering of HVAC, plumbing and drainage, fire protection and life safety systems
- Excellent interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to thrive in an ambiguous and rapidly changing environment
- Ability to set high personal goals and work independently
- Ability to organize, multi-task and prioritize tasks
- Ability to make recommendation to effectively resolve problems or issues
- Demonstrated project management skills; PMP will be considered an asset
- Proficient with MS Office Suite, AutoCAD and Revit software
- You must also be skilled in performing and reviewing HVAC Load calculations and Energy Models for buildings
Background Requirements
- Bachelors degree in the field of Mechanical Engineering
- P. Eng. from PEO
- A minimum of eight (8) + years of experience in a mechanical design and engineering role
- A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, MAT 4Site Engineers Ltd. will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources (hr@mat4site.com) of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.