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Location: CA-ON-Mississauga
Job ID: 2013-8904
Area of Interest: EN - Contracting and Construction Services
Job Type: Full Time
# of Positions: 1
Education (Minimum): Technical Diploma
Posted Date: 5/16/2013
Experience (Years): 7
SLP: J2WN/A


Job Responsibilities:

Golder Associates Ltd.’s Paste Engineering and Design (PED) group in Mississauga is seeking to appoint an intermediate level Estimating Specialist with experience in developing capital cost estimates for the mechanical and electrical work elements of various sizes of projects. The selected candidate will be required to work closely with the discipline engineering groups as well as with project managers, to prepare estimates at various levels of engineering definition, from conceptual through pre-feasibility and feasibility. The incumbent may also be required to prepare definitive level estimates on projects where Golder is responsible for developing complete detailed engineering designs. Project types will typically be associated with mine backfill, tailings thickening and transportation and de-watering for clients in the general mining and oil sands sectors.

Typical duties may include, but not necessarily be limited to:
- Prepare capital cost estimates using spreadsheet or database type software for MECHANICAL and ELECTRICAL work aspects of capital projects as part of:
- Conceptual (factored and order of magnitude) studies;
- Pre-feasibility level ( +/- 30% estimate accuracy) studies;
- Feasibility level ( +/- 15% estimate accuracy) studies;
- Definitive level (+/- 10% estimate accuracy) design projects;
- Work with Project Managers and others to develop work breakdown structures (WBS) and estimate formats to suit project requirements;
- As necessary, develop quantity take-offs from PFDs, P&ID’s Single Line Diagrams and other available engineering design drawings and documents in support of estimate development;
- Interfacing with vendors, suppliers and contractors to obtain budgetary or firm price quotations for equipment and materials;
- Pricing of bulk materials and equipment based on vendor/supplier quotations, existing in-house data and other available information sources;
- Develop unit installation man-hours for bulk materials and equipment;
- Interfacing with clients or other information sources to obtain project specific unit rates for construction labor, construction equipment rates etc.; and,
- Develop estimates for sustaining capital costs where required.


Job Requirements:
The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- 7 – 10 years of experience, including exposure to industrial, mining and minerals processing type projects;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills;
- Team focused, with the ability to work independently with minimal direction;
- Advanced skills in MS Excel and Access;
- Competency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PPT, MS-Project) would be considered an asset;
- Detail oriented with an emphasis on quality of work;
- Ability to multi-task on a variety of projects in a fast-paced and continuously changing environment with shifting priorities;
- Excellent organizational skills;
- Able to work overtime occasionally as required; and,
- Flexibility for short duration assignments outside of the GTA (Sudbury, Calgary, USA etc.).

Additional Information:


Regularly ranked as one of the best companies to work for.

As a global, employee-owned organisation with over 50 years of experience, Golder Associates is driven by our purpose to engineer earth’s development while preserving earth’s integrity. From more than 180 offices worldwide, our over 8000 employees deliver solutions that help our clients achieve their sustainable development goals by providing a wide range of independent consulting, design and construction services in our specialist areas of earth, environment and energy.

For more information, visit golder.com.

No phone calls please. We thank all the individuals who expressed interest. Only those individuals who are selected for interviews will be contacted.
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Location: IN-HR-Gurgaon
Job ID: 2012-7243
Area of Interest: EN - Mine Planning and Engineering
Job Type: Full Time
# Positions: 4
Education (Minimum): Bachelor Degree
Posted Date: 3/26/2012
Experience (Years): 2
SLP: J2WMINE


Job Responsibilities:

Golder Associates India is planning to initiate services for innovative, cost-effective and reliable infrastructure design for underground mines and paste backfill, paste surface tailings disposal solutions. As part of Golder Associates worldwide, we have access to a full international team of integrated mining / paste specialists.

Golder Associates is seeking a Junior Mining Engineer to join its growing Mining team in our Delhi office. The team will provide specialized services in the field of paste backfill and thickened tailings disposal. Golder is currently the world leader in the provision of these services to premier mining and power generation clients worldwide. Paste backfill and thickened tailings disposal technology includes a number of challenging solids liquid separation, high density pumping and materials handling aspects.

The successful candidate will learn how to use cutting edge equipment and design to achieve the clients’ goals of minimizing the environmental impact of the disposal of their waste products and the re-use of some of those waste products for beneficial purposes such as underground structural fill. The group would also expand its services to include feasibility studies, design, monitoring, and project management solutions for diverse clients in local & global mining markets

The successful candidate will also:

- Work in team-based engineering environment on open pit mining, underground mining and civil engineering projects; and,
- Assist with geotechnical field data collection, numerical modeling, rock mechanics and mine design, open pit and underground mine studies.


Job Requirements:
The requirements and responsibilities for the successful candidate will be the following:

• Degree in Mine Engineering;
• Ability to travel, including projects that may require long duration field posting;
• Experience with industry-standard rock mechanics and mining design software such as Rocscience software, Map3D, Datamine and AutoCAD; familiarisation with Itasca Software would be an asset;

• Strong verbal and writing skills;
• Critical thinking skills; and,
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional Information:
At Golder Associates, we strive to be the most respected global group specializing in ground engineering and environmental services. Employee-owned since our formation in 1960, we have created a unique culture with pride in ownership, resulting in long-term organizational stability. Our professionals take the time to build an understanding of our clients’ needs and of the specific environments in which they operate. Golder has experienced steady growth in the number of people we employ and our technical capabilities. We now employ over 7,500 people who operate from more than 160 offices across Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America and South America.

Golder clients include top tier mining, power and industrial companies around the world. Golder has based its business model on providing top service to top quality clients. To meet the requirements of this business model we strive to recruit only the best engineers and scientists and maintain an environment of continuous improvement where our staff can develop their skills in a collegial and professional environment.

This position is ideally suited for a highly motivated individual that is interested in becoming a key player in the niche industry of paste systems and mining infrastructure design. Golder is unsurpassed in its expertise in the paste backfill and surface disposal design industry and it is our hope that the candidate will bring further skills to our team and develop into a top tier consultant in our area of expertise.

Candidate will have the opportunity to undergo specialised training including material (tailings) characterisation, concept and basic engineering designs, detailed engineering, tender package specifications development, quality assurance during construction, commissioning and training of plant operations with Golder Associates in Sudbury Canada.
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Location: IN-HR-Gurgaon
Job ID: 2012-7244
Area of Interest: EN - Mine Planning and Engineering
Job Type: Full Time
# Positions: 4
Education (Minimum): Bachelor Degree
Posted Date: 3/26/2012
Experience (Years): 2
SLP: J2WMINE


Job Responsibilities:

Golder Associates India is planning to initiate services for innovative, cost-effective and reliable infrastructure design for underground mines and paste backfill, paste surface tailings disposal solutions. As part of Golder Associates worldwide, we have access to a full international team of integrated mining / paste specialists.

Golder Associates is seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer to join its Paste Engineering and Design group in Delhi. The group will provide specialized services in the field of paste backfill and thickened tailings disposal.
This field is an emerging specialist niche and Golder is currently the world leader in the provision of these types of services to premier mining and power generation clients worldwide. As a result, our consultants are in demand throughout the world and Golder can offer a very interesting and stimulating work environment for a junior engineer who will be surrounded by leaders in the field. Paste backfill and thickened tailings disposal technology includes a number of challenging solids liquid separation, high density pumping and materials handling aspects.
The successful candidate will learn how to use cutting edge equipment and design to achieve the clients’ goals of minimizing the environmental impact of the disposal of their waste products and the re-use of some of those waste products for beneficial purposes such as underground structural fill. Your duties will include but will not be limited to the following: :

- Visiting client facilities at mine sites ;
- Reviewing laboratory test work and applying the data to equipment selection;
- Performing conceptual, feasibility and detailed mechanical design work, including equipment specifications, plant layouts, piping and valving specifications and layouts;
- Performing material balances and process control descriptions;
- Preparing, writing and reviewing proposals and project reports;
- Interacting with clients and being responsible for project deliverables and client satisfaction;
- Coordinating with other disciplines and other Golder Associates groups;
- Participating in Golder’s Health & Safety program; and,
- Assisting with other project work as required.


Job Requirements:
Successful candidates will possess the following:
• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering;
• Knowledge of standard software (Word, Excel, Access, MS Project, etc.);
• Knowledge of 3D design software (AutoCAD, Inventor, Solidworks etc.) would be an asset;
• Familiarisation with on-site commissioning and construction or mining operations would be an asset;
- Ability to travel, including projects that may require long duration field posting • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to work in a collegial environment;
• Be well versed in risk assessment and Golder Health & Safety requirements;
• Be available for local and international business travel and extended working hours when required; and,
• Be a team player with strong people skills.

In addition, to be successful at Golder Associates, you will be able to demonstrate
the following Success Attributes: an ownership attitude; initiative; enthusiasm; a
desire to continually learn and grow; detail oriented and quality focused; good
judgement; a good work ethic; adaptability; and good communication skills.

Additional Information:
At Golder Associates, we strive to be the most respected global group specializing in ground engineering and environmental services. Employee-owned since our formation in 1960, we have created a unique culture with pride in ownership, resulting in long-term organizational stability. Our professionals take the time to build an understanding of our clients’ needs and of the specific environments in which they operate. Golder has experienced steady growth in the number of people we employ and our technical capabilities. We now employ over 7,500 people who operate from more than 160 offices across Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America and South America.

Golder clients include top tier mining, power and industrial companies around the world. Golder has based its business model on providing top service to top quality clients. To meet the requirements of this business model we strive to recruit only the best engineers and scientists and maintain an environment of continuous improvement where our staff can develop their skills in a collegial and professional environment.

This position is ideally suited for a highly motivated individual that is interested in becoming a key player in the niche industry of paste systems and mining infrastructure design. Golder is unsurpassed in its expertise in the paste backfill and surface disposal design industry and it is our hope that the candidate will bring further skills to our team and develop into a top tier consultant in our area of expertise.

Candidate will have the opportunity to undergo specialised training including material (tailings) characterisation, concept and basic engineering designs, detailed engineering, tender package specifications development, quality assurance during construction, commissioning and training of plant operations with Golder Associates in Sudbury Canada.
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