Senior Mechanical Materials Handling Engineer

Main Purpose of Role

Coordinate and supervise engineering and design functions within a project

Study context associated with materials handling equipment

Provide coaching and guidance to less experienced staff (engineers and designers as well as knowledge of systems and procedures

Undertake Technical reviews/audits to ensure that designs are in accordance with project / study requirements and company objectives 

Assist senior engineers with the designs of studies and medium /large projects

Complying with and actively contributing to the Wood Health, Safety and Environmental HSE policies, manuals and procedures

Input to capital estimates including quantity calculations and review and set man-hour budgets for engineering and drafting 

Recommend engagement of additional manning as required

Monitor the progress and performance of project discipline teams

Give input and provide feedback and support where necessary

Oversee and manage design scope changes

Provide feedback to the Project Engineering Manager on design progress budget and schedule

Reviewing and approving Supplier data

Perform site inspections, functionality testing and commissioning documentation

Provide technical support to the onsite construction teams, projects department and estimating department

Analyse feedback from fabricators and construction personnel to improve performance

Provide technical and commercial direction to engineers in relation to design quality, design schedules and design budgets

Review feasibility studies documentation and estimates.

Assist engineering management to assess the suitability of staff and identify the key resources for specific projects/studies

Drive professional development of direct reports and other less experienced staff members

Ensure designs produced are optimal in terms of maintainability, serviceability, equipment operating cost and safe operation

Ensure design engineering standards are maintained and adhered to on all projects

Provide technical design guidance to Project staff on various aspects of design

Review   equipment   tenders   and   produce   technical   adjudications   /recommendations

Review vendor documentation for compliance with project / study specifications.

Attend factory acceptance tests and provide input to vendor’s test documentation

Assist with plant installation and commissioning.

Liaise with client to ensure that design is in accordance with agreed requirements.

Conduct regular design group meetings within a project / study context

Provide timely reports regarding all discussions held and progress made. 

Ensure all correspondence are recorded

Allocate work and provide assistance to discipline engineers and designers on projects / studies

Input into progress reports, including listing achievements and highlighting issues as required

 

Qualifications

BSc, BEng or B.Tech or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

ECSA registered

Compitencies, Skills and Experience

Minimum of 10 to 15 years Materials handling design experience in the mining and minerals processing industry

Experience in a design office and field associated work with materials handling equipment

Well-developed computer skills and knowledge of word ,databases spreadsheets and discipline related application software

Technical Competence – in terms of core engineering theory from first principles and ability to extend theory to new and complex equipment

Ability in the following areas

Ability to problem-solve effectively

Plate-work design Materials Handling, Crushing and Milling

Superior interpersonal and communication skills

Attention to detail

Strong analytical, literacy and numerical skills

Ability to effectively work in a team

Effective leadership skills

Ability to delegate effectively

Understanding of South African and common International standards and regulatory authority requirements in the mining and minerals processing sector

Site experience – construction and commissioning

Mechanical Package Experience

Good commercial awareness/risk management skills