Lead Mechanical Engineer

SUMMARY:
We are looking for a Lead Mechanical Engineer based in Cape Town

POSITION INFO:
The tasks you'll perform

• Conduct timely reviews of Project mechanical drawings to achieve full compliance with design intent.
• Approve, guide and review engineering designs, including calculations and designs development.
• Interpret engineering drawings, documents, specifications and scopes.
• Identify scope variations and prepare relevant documentation accordingly.
• Liaise with and provide professional support to drafting team in the preparation of drawing deliverables.
• Provide assistance to monitor the design and drafting progress.
• Develop technical documentation including scopes of work and specifications using relevant industry standards and guidelines.
• Approve and assist with the delivery of accurate engineering lists including but not limited to equipment, lubrication, spares, valves, pipeline and special items.
• Approve and assist with the delivery of accurate material take-offs as and when required.
• Evaluate and approve tenders, provide technical recommendations for the purchase of mechanical equipment from vendors where necessary.
• Review and approve certified vendor documentation and disseminate the information to the appropriate personnel for interface checking.
• Interdisciplinary co-ordination of technical aspects of the design.
• Approve and assist with the delivery of engineering documentation in relation to scope, quantities, cost and schedule.
• Understand and educate the team of the latest developments to Industry and Project specific codes, standards and related engineering matters.
• Register and file all relevant engineering documentation in accordance to the Company approved procedures.
• Work in conjunction with a range of internal and external stakeholders to meet project design criteria and deliverables.
• Maximise the productivity and efficiency of the discipline by planning, scheduling and the appropriate allocation of resources to ensure deliverables are met.
• Contribute to engineers-in-training professional development by providing consistent mentoring and identify avenues of development.
• Suggest methods to improve operational efficiency.
• Develop and contribute to the delivery of improvement initiatives which support business priorities for continuous improvement.
• Proactively support other team members as required to ensure Project deliverables are met.
• Travel on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and its operations.

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• A minimum of 15+ years of experience in mineral processing and/or related industries.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer with ECSA.
• South African Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Cape Town based
• Extremely well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Build and sustain positive relationships with all stakeholders, including clients, vendors and co-workers.
• Display the core values and ethos of the business.
• Solid technical aptitude, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Provide mentoring and identify avenues of professional development and succession planning for personnel within your business unit.
• Capacity to delegate appropriately.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision whilst consistently producing a high quality of deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve consistently high standards within both budgetary and schedule constraints.
• Proficient understanding of business acumen with the ability to adapt to different business environments.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and commitment.
• High attention to detail and exceptional knowledge of process optimisation.
• Demonstrate a strict practice of confidentiality, personal responsibility and discretion.