About the position
- The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Lead Engineering teams in the completion of studies and detailed engineering design, predominantly in the mining and materials handling sectors.
- This includes conceptual, preliminary and final design of bulk materials handling systems.
- Prepare quantity estimates related to bulk material handling systems.
- Coordinate and direct drafting and designers in the creation of drawings.
- Interface with other discipline engineers.
- Interface with clients and sub-consultants.
- Act as a Project Managers on certain projects and manage the design team with assembling the methodology for completing the design project effort.
- Review and check engineer's sketches and designs to ensure feasibility and compliance with client specifications, industry standards, applicable regulations and any other specification on a particular project.
- Analyse designs for efficiency of construction, use of materials, functionality and practicality of design.
- Check drawings and other documents.
- Verify correctness of design and engineering data to verify completeness of the documents.
- Develop or alter standard project specifications to meet specific project requirements.
- Lead and create layouts and sketches for project systems.
- Develop project design criteria documents.
- Key Performance Areas
- Broad understanding of mechanical infrastructure systems, which includes mining infrastructure requirements, commercial construction industry practices, construction contracts, and budget/schedule management. etc.
- Good interpersonal and people management, together with a strong desire to lead projects.
- Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant internal stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
- Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress.
- Manage changes to the project scope and project schedule using appropriate verification techniques.
- Collaborate with design engineers to develop and review mechanical engineering designs, ensuring compliance with specifications and regulations.
- Report and escalate concerns to management as needed.
- Manage the relationship with the client and relevant stakeholders.
- Perform risk management to minimize potential risks.
- Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.
- Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project.
- As required, travel to site for client interaction and/or OEM supplier premises.
- Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members' individual strengths, skill sets, and experience levels.
- Develop project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members.
- Ensure that work is done in accordance with acceptable standards.
- Maintain project records in accordance with the internal quality system.
- Preparation and management of specifications, schedules, estimates, progress reports, meeting agendas and minutes, and procurement issues.
- Mechanical engineering and design during all project phases according to client, national, and international standards.
- Assessing client/ project mechanical engineering requirements.
- Supervise construction activities, provide technical guidance, and resolve any issues that may arise during the construction phase.
- Prepare concept design and the ability to objectively evaluate both technically and commercially, different options based upon project objectives/requirements.
- Oversee testing and commissioning processes to verify the functionality and performance of mechanical systems.
- Ensure that all project activities adhere to health and safety regulations and industry best practices.
- Cost estimation of mechanical engineering scope of work, including equipment and construction costs.
- Collaborate with local and international teams.
Desired Skills:
- Planning & Organizing
- Cost effective solutions
- Expertise/Technically astute
- Innovation
- Networking
- Relationship Building
- Management Skills
