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Mechanical Engineer
Mining Projects (Hybrid)
Pittsburg, Pennsylvania (This role can also be based in either Ohio or Virginia, depending on what works best for the successful candidate.)
Full-Time | Hybrid Schedule
Compensation: $81,000 $137,000 DOE + Full Benefits
Company: Global industrial leader with a strong heritage and a people-first culture. With operations across multiple continents and a network of over 90 production facilities, this mining organization plays a critical role in supporting industries such as energy, environmental services, construction, and manufacturing. You ll be part of a collaborative, inclusive team based in the Americas with 30% travel to different sites in the US. Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer ready to take on a highly visible role supporting large-scale mining operations and capital projects?
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with operations, process, and project teams to define scope, estimate costs, and develop conceptual and detailed designs for capital projects.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in mechanical systems design, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
- Review and approve technical documentation from outside engineering firms, including P&IDs, GA drawings, specs, and vendor submittals.
- Provide engineering support for plant equipment such as conveyors, crushers, kilns, fans, pumps, silos, and pneumatic systems.
- Ensure all work complies with safety and environmental standards and regulatory codes (NFPA, MSHA, CEMA, OSHA, etc.).
- Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams and external contractors to execute project deliverables.
- Support performance enhancements, root-cause analysis, and cost-effective mechanical system upgrades.
What You Bring:
- Bachelor s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 8+ years of mechanical or project engineering experience in a mining or a cement plant or aggregate environment.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Inventor, Navisworks, or similar design tools.
- Solid understanding of rotating equipment (conveyors and crushers), dust collection systems, and material handling.
- Familiarity with project budgeting, scheduling, and technical documentation (RFQs, bid evaluations).
- Strong communication skills to work across technical teams, contractors, and plant leadership.
- Ability to travel up to 25% domestically, with occasional international assignments.
Preferred Skills:
- Cross-disciplinary knowledge in civil or electrical engineering.
- Experience with SAP or willingness to learn.
- Hands-on involvement in rotary or vertical lime kilns is a strong plus.
- Experience supporting greenfield or brownfield construction and startup phases.
What s Offered:
- Competitive base salary: $81,000 $137,000
- Generous vacation and paid holidays
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-funded health savings accounts
- 401(k) with company match
- Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- A collaborative environment with the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule
30% of the time involves travel to other locations in the USA.