Fluor is one of Canada's top employers and is recognized globally as a leader in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Fabrication, and Maintenance industry. Our focus on innovation and providing cost-effective technology-based solutions is second to none. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and cutting-edge professionals who can help us fulfill our purpose to Build a Better World.
Fluor team members are at the heart of our success in executing projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. If you value teamwork, empowerment in your career, and are eager to champion innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients, this opportunity just may be for youJob Description
Virta is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor and is looking to fill a Principal Designer
- Material Handling role in its Calgary location. Virta is an industry leader in high performance material handling equipment with a focus on design, supply and project execution. Virta is a globally integrated team with 5 office locations and a centralized reporting structure. The team supplies equipment globally, and the successful candidate would be expected to work on projects of varying locations in both a supporting and lead role capacity. The position relies primarily on established policies, procedures, and applicable work practices to make decisions as they apply to the job duties and responsibilities. The successful candidate is required to have a strong background in the design / layout of mining specific material handling systems and proven proficiencies in 2D and 3D design development.
Detailed design layout with a focus on material handling equipment inclusive but not limited to: in-plant conveyors, overland conveyors, pipe conveyors, Virta developed rail running conveyor, belt / apron feeders,



Cushing and Screening circuits, mobile stackers, reclaimers, ship-loaders etc.
Conceptualize mining projects in an integrated technology / equipment environment, which requires experience in complete flow sheets typical to mining and material handling. Functional understanding and ability to work with mining process equipment such as calcination, ball mills, crushers, screening systems, dust collections, storage silos which may be applicable to both below ground and above ground.
Conceptual modeling and design development for both in house new technologies and vendor productBuild parametric 2D Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawings of advanced complexity which pull from the 3D modelsConduct model review's using 3D review platforms with project teams both internal and facing the clientDevelop and maintain in house CAD drafting standards. Review of standards against varying client needs and adapting as necessary.
Prepare multi-discipline layouts and/or schematics for conceptual and detailed designs of advanced complexityFamiliarity with and review of project specifications inclusive of Scope of Services, battery limit definitions such as PFD's and design basis and other project baseline documents for all phases of projectsDevelop manhour estimates, drawing requirements, schedules, staffing requirements, progress reports of design progression to senior project / engineering managementIncorporate health, safety,



and environmental factors in designDevelop Maintenance and Installation design documentsReview drawings and vendor equipment documentation of advanced complexity within the discipline and from other disciplines for compliance with project requirements, and actively seek discrepancy resolutionPerform bulk material take-off analysis and tabulationsSupporting Steel design for mechanical equipment and E&I; componentsFamiliarity with Steel structure design and E&I; component layout. Interface work with multi disciplines.
Other duties as assignedBasic Job Requirements
Accredited two (2) year diploma / or global equivalent degree in technical field of study,Directly related experience equal to fifteen (15) years in mining related material handling projectsAbility to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitorsJob related technical knowledge necessary to complete the jobAbility to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelinesAdvanced skill set in 2D and 3D computer aided designAbility to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective mannerKnowledge of commercial availability and cost of materialsPractical field experience related to mining based material handling projectsIntermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programsPreferred Qualifications
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📌 Principal Designer- Material Handling (Canada)
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