Container Operations Material Handling Engineer

Container Operations Material Handling Engineer

Advisian (Worley Group)
Vancouver, BC

Advisian is the independent consulting business line of Worley, delivering impactful solutions for our clients in the Energy Transition, Minerals & Metals, Chemicals and Infrastructure sectors. We combine deep technical engineering capabilities of Worley with excellent engineering, strategy and management consulting expertise. As part of one of the world’s largest engineering firms, we continue to push boundaries and extend our capabilities globally. Our aim is to recruit, develop, and grow with people who share our vision and strategy.

We take pride in providing safe and high-quality services that exceed our customer’s expectations, which is why we manage some of the world's leading projects. Within Advisian, the Material Handling group is at the forefront of many ground-breaking projects that Worley undertakes, including Direct Air Capture (DAC) of CO2, advanced plastics recycling, developing new battery materials and energy storage systems, and solving supply chain logistics in remote communities. A key part of each of these projects is the ability to move materials safely, efficiently and economically.

While rooted in proven engineering principles, our technologies also embrace innovation - incorporating machine learning and AI into processes and systems can give our customers a competitive edge in these exciting fields. Our team of engineers and technicians are experts at combining technologies from across industries and applying lessons learned to new processes to develop environmentally and socially sustainable solutions.

The Advisian material handling team work closely with our marine engineering and land transport teams in the development and optimisation of bulk and container export and import terminals. From ship to shore cranes to multi modal yards our concepts and designs are in operation all over the globe for some of the worlds largest shipping operators.  Many of our projects start with little more than an idea expressed in a single line, and our job is to take that idea and build it into a reality. We design projects from initial concept sketches right the way through to design, execution and commissioning, and help our client scale from lab tests to giga-factory processes.

We are seeking talented and enthusiastic people with a passion for engineering and innovation and a deep knowledge of container handling equipment and operations. At Advisian, we move the world.

Are you up to the challenge? Come and join the Advisian Material Handling team and find out. . .

Container Operations Material Handling Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and knowledgeable Container Operations Consultant to join our Material Handling team. In the Consultant role, you will be responsible for the design and development of container operations including the development of equipment specifications, layouts and operating procedures for our clients, improving efficiency of existing systems, and providing input into the selection and use of terminal operating systems. Your expertise will contribute to the overall success of our client projects by implementing best practices and maintaining a high level of organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a deep understanding of warehouse and production facility operations.

The Container Operations Material Handling Engineer is a full-time position, ideally based in East Vancouver, BC but open to hybrid work from across North America.  

Overall Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities:

The responsibilities of the role cover all aspects of projects from conceptual and feasibility studies through to FEED stages for multiple clients concurrently. These may include:

·         Container Yard Layout and Design: working with the marine and client teams to develop and implement an efficient container yard layout that maximizes storage capacity and minimizes picking and travelling times

·         Multi-Modal Yard Layout and Design: working with the land transport and client teams to develop and implement efficient yard facilities for movement of high volumes of filled and empty containers

·         Knowledge of Ship to Shore equipment, Container Handling equipment, Yard equipment and Terminal Operating Systems

·         Process Improvement Studies: Facility Inspections and Desktop Reviews

·         Preparation of technical specifications and reports for equipment, warehousing, logistics systems and related facilities

·         Vendor Management: Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely and accurate delivery of budget costs, estimates and documentation.

·         Technology Implementation: Stay up-to-date with container handling equipment, particularly in the field of electrification, terminal operating systems (TOS) and other relevant technologies and identify opportunities to implement automation and digitalization to streamline operations for our clients.

·         Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards in all projects

·         Develop work plans, budgets, estimates and manpower forecasts

·         Track and report work progress

·         Mentor junior engineers and prepare training plans

·         Be available for short term assignments worldwide

·         Establish and grow internal and external client relations

Qualifications:

·         A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, or significant practical experience

·         Proven experience in container terminal design or operation including selection of handling systems and equipment

·         Experience with terminal operating systems (TOS), container management techniques, and industry best practices

·         Experience with bulk handling equipment is an asset

·         Registered or eligible for registration with a professional engineering association

·         Excellent technical writing and presentation skills

·         Experience with Computer Aided Design software and Microsoft Office is preferred

·         Good communication skills both written and verbal

·         Excellent organizational and time management skills

·         Exceptional interpersonal skills 

For applicants based in the province of British Columbia, the salary range is $97,845 to $174,803 CAD per year

Application of the pay band: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Advisian offers an excellent remuneration & benefits package, a friendly, professional, dynamic and flexible work environment along with the opportunity to develop your career prospects within Canada and overseas.

We strive to be an industry leader in health, safety and environmental performance. Our vision is to achieve zero harm to people and assets, and zero environmental incidents. We select people who share our values, beliefs and commitment to this vision and who demonstrate the expected behaviors, competencies and performance associated with their prospective roles within the company.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Advisian is an equal opportunity employer.