Senior Mechanical Designer

Wood Mining & Minerals are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Designer to join our Engineering team. This role is responsible for providing design and drafting leadership, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality mechanical drawings and plant design documentation for mining and mineral processing projects.

The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating drawing packages, supervising designers, supporting project execution, and maintaining engineering standards while promoting a strong Health, Safety, Security, Environmental (HSSE) and Quality culture.

• Primarily, undertake 3D CAD design modelling and 2D drafting annotations.
• Modelling of 2D Vendor drawings into 3D Models,
• Detailed design and production of mechanical models and drawings encompassing all aspects of a Mining Processing plant construction package in accordance with relevant standards and project requirements.
• Timely completion of mechanical deliverables to schedules.
• Adherence to project man-hour budgets.
• Adherence to company standards and procedures.
• Miscellaneous tasks such as vendor works inspections, material take-offs, standard drawings, and detail drawings.
• Production of drawings in accordance with established procedures, i.e., internal review, client review, checking, etc.
• Clarity and accuracy of drawings.
• Work closely with consultants, other disciplines, and Project/Study Managers to ensure that client’s objectives are met in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance and take initiative for safety and environmental issues

Qualifications

• Tertiary Technical Qualification, (National Diploma etc.)

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Minimum of 5 to 8 years Mechanical design experience in the mining and minerals processing area in design office and in the field.
• Knowledge of Mineral Processing Plant equipment such Primary Crusher, Secondary Crushers, Tertiary Crushers, Vibrating Screens, Feeders, Stockpiles.
• A good understanding of the operation of belt conveyors and its various components.
• Well-developed computer skills and knowledge of design packages and discipline related application software.
• Experienced and familiar with relevant CAD software packages including 3D and company Drafting Procedure, knowledge of word, databases, and spreadsheets
• Knowledge of fabrication, construction and operations.
• Good understanding of mechanical technology.
• Checking skills with ability to work unsupervised, focus on task completion, initiative.
• Quick and accurate with methodical approach to allocated work areas.

Personal attributes

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive attitude.
• Personal integrity and trustworthiness.
• A common-sense approach to everyday life.
• A willingness to treat all people with respect, integrity and consistency.
• High levels of initiative and “get up and go” to manage own workflow to meet objectives.
• A capacity for persistence, resilience and patience in a sometimes-challenging environment.
• An appreciation of the value of teamwork and willingness to work as part of a team, providing support for other team members as required.
• Ability to work in remote locations