metallurgical engineer

Work setting

• Consulting engineering company
• Engineering firm

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Oversee the preparation of engineering technical reports or other documents
• Prepare engineering technical reports or other documents
• Supervise technologists, technicians and other engineers and scientists
• Conduct studies on the properties of materials and characteristics of materials
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Conduct chemical and physical analytical studies, failure analyses and operational testing, and recommend materials and corrosion control measures
• Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association
• Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word

Area of work experience

• Specification or technical writing

Area of specialization

• Failure analysis
• Corrosion

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability