Senior Mechanical Engineer - Mineral Process Plant

SUMMARY:
Permanent Position available for a Senior Mechanical Engineer with Mineral Process Plant background in Johannesburg.

POSITION INFO:
Reporting to the Project Manager, your main purpose will be to maintain collaborative and close work relationships with the multi-disciplinary Project Site Teams in carrying out the business objectives of the The company Construction Unit in a cost-effective manner.

Minimum Requirements
Education and Skills:

• B.Sc. (Eng.); B.Eng., B.Tech, BEngTech (Honors) and Pr Eng. or Pr Tech Eng. with (ECSA)
• 8+ years experience in a similar role
• Knowledge & experience with MS Office packages (create spreadsheets, registers, reports, presentations, workflows, etc.)
• Knowledge of project requirements as they relate to scope, cost and schedule.
• Specialist Knowledge of International Codes, i.e. ISO, ASME, BS, SANS etc. of practice relevant to the industry
• Knowledge of National and International Standards
• Knowledge of Mechanical Engineering Design & Principles
• Proficient with Engineering tools and Software
• Knowledge and ability to perform Technical Evaluations for standard and non-standard (requisitioned) materials and construction contracts and to be part of construction bid evaluation meetings
• Knowledge of Project Planning, Cost control, procurement & contracts Processes including document control
• Extensive Knowledge of Bill of Quantities

Experience Required:

• Has a competent understanding of regulations, codes, manufacturing standards, and industry-standard practices.
• Experience in mechanical infrastructure required for Mineral Process Plants
• Estimating manhours for proposals
• Writing proposal content
• Intermediate Multi-Office Project Experience
• Intermediate Multi-Project Phase Experience
• Approving Process Plant Designs as a Registered Professional (Professional Seal)
• Good written & verbal communication & interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task, work under tight deadlines & frequently to change priorities
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently when required
• Good problem solver and meticulous & analytical
• Escalate issues timeously to Principal Mechanical Engineer
• Technical accuracy, completeness of data and adherence to the task
• Technical Writing ability
• Ability to work in a diverse team and work environment that is globally based
• Reports to the Principal/Lead Mechanical Engineer on the Project
• Willing to participate in technical Peer Reviews when required

Key Responsibilities/ Accountabilities:

• Performing Mechanical Design Verification on designs by using Software or by first principles
• Prepare, Review & Approve Mineral Process Plant Mechanical Equipment but not limited to Equipment Datasheets and Specifications
• Prepare, Review & Approve sizing/development of process plant equipment and equipment specifications
• Prepare, Review & Approve Technical equipment requisitions required for procurement purposes
• Prepare, Review & Approve Client/project standard specifications and design criteria
• Manage and maintain the Equipment List
• Manage, Oversee, Review & Approve Databook''s and End of Job Documentation (E.O.J)
• Perform Package Management of single Mechanical Equipment''s and Multidisciplinary Packages, i.e., Floatation Cells, Leaching, Filtering etc…
• Completing tasks in accordance with the specific stages of the engineering design process
• Conduct Site visitations to approve work carried out
• Produce, Review & Approve Mineral Process Plant Equipment scope of work, documents for procurement purposes
• Collaborate with the drafting/design team to ensure all drawings and designs are in-line with project specifications.
• Liaising with various departments to successfully complete the Mechanical (Underground Mining Equipment) Scope of Work
• Perform, Review & Approve technical bid analysis & tabulation which will be used to select appropriate vendors
• Review vendor information for technical detail and information
• Provide solutions based on client requirements that are in line with the company''s business model
• Conduct Review & Approve technical investigations.
• Assist in Leading Project progress, Interactive Planning Sessions and Kick-off meetings.
• Prepares Man-hour estimates for Proposal
• Develop strong working relationships with client and contractors
• Maintain workshare relationships with other the company Offices and Global Integrated Delivery (GID), i.e., with assigned Mechanical Process Plant Equipment Engineer(s) for the project(s).
• Assist in Management of change orders and scope of works
• Assist in Resolving interdepartmental and client issues timeously; this includes seeking higher-level authority, if required, i.e., Principal/Lead Mechanical Engineer
• Provide Commissioning assistance when required.
• Conduct technical / feasibility studies and investigations.
• Conduct integrity Audits on existing process plant mechanical infrastructure.
• Adhere to the company standardized practices, procedures, and general work instruction – "Go-Buys."
• Adhere to Engineering National Standards & Specifications
• Adhere to local Acts & Regulations, i.e., Mine Health and Safety Act No 29 of 1996, etc.…
• Adhere to Mechanical & Piping Engineering Procedures, Policies & Work Instructions
• Adhere to the company & Client HSE Policies & Procedures
• Timeous completion of weekly timesheets
• Maintaining good ethical behaviour & practices always
• Adhering to the company Code of Conduct
• Regular interaction and communication with client, contractors & vendors
• Timeously distribution of project documentation to the relevant recipients

 

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