Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Mining Projects

About the role

An experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer (Design) is required to provide technical leadership and deliver mechanical engineering solutions for major studies and capital projects in the mining, bulk materials handling, minerals processing and heavy industrial sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and deliver mechanical engineering design activities throughout all stages of project development and execution.
• Ensure designs comply with legislation, standards, codes and best practices.
• Perform engineering calculations, equipment sizing, selection and technical assessments for material handling and process plant equipment.
• Develop and review engineering deliverables such as datasheets, equipment lists, piping schedules, utility consumption schedules, lubrication schedules, tie‑in schedules, spare parts schedules, bills of materials and technical reports.
• Provide technical guidance on 3D models, plot plans, layouts, general arrangement, fabrication and construction drawings.
• Manage equipment packages through specification development, procurement support, vendor engagement and review of supplier documentation.
• Resolve technical issues during design, procurement, construction and commissioning phases.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, safety reviews, cost estimate and schedule reviews.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of mechanical engineering experience within mining, minerals processing, bulk materials handling or heavy industrial environments.
• Demonstrated experience across concept studies, prefeasibility, feasibility, FEED, detailed design and project execution.
• Strong experience with materials handling systems including conveyors, transfer chutes, feeders, bins, pumps and piping systems.
• Proven capability in performing detailed engineering calculations and equipment sizing for bulk handling and process plant applications.

Required skills

• Mechanical design and engineering calculations.
• Equipment sizing and selection.
• Materials handling systems (conveyors, feeders, bins, pumps, piping).
• 3D modelling and preparation of GA, fabrication and construction drawings.
• Equipment package specification, procurement support and vendor management.