We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our clients team working on several exciting New Conveyor Extension projects opening up new ore bodies within the Iron Ore industry
Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure the mechanical design complies with the relevant regulations and codes.
• Develop mechanical calculations, equipment selection, datasheets, equipment list, piping list, utility consumption list, lubrication schedule, tie-ins schedule, capital spare schedule, bills of materials, and all mechanical engineering deliverables.
• Support designers and review 3D model, plot plan, layout drawings, general arrangements, plan and profile, design drawings, liner drawings, fabrication drawings, and construction drawings.
• Manage equipment packages including equipment specifications, requisition packages, technical clarifications, bid tabulation / evaluation / recommendation, review vendor data, resolve technical queries, participate in inspection and factory acceptance test.
• Contribute in project reviews, including design reviews, functional safety reviews, risk reviews, cost estimate and schedule review, and other relevant technical reviews.
• Deliver all mechanical discipline scope and deliverables within the allocated budget and schedule.
Qualifications and Experience:
• A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
• Experience as a mechanical engineer in the mining or heavy industry.
• Experience in concept design, FEED, and detail design is required. Experience in construction, commissioning, operations, or maintenance is a plus.
• Experience in Dry and Wet process plants, slurry pumping and piping systems, and materials handling systems is highly regarded.
• Ability to perform detailed calculations to specify and size material handling and minerals processing equipment such as; conveyors, feeders, bins, pumps or piping etc.
• FEA and Solids Modelling skills are a plus. Experience in overland conveyor design and chute design using DEM is highly regarded.
If you possess relevant experience and are available for a new opportunity, please submit your resume by clicking APPLY.
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DRD Group is a specialist recruitment provider renowned for recruiting quality project teams on major projects within the Energy, Resources, Defence, Renewables and Infrastructure sectors.
DRD Group embraces a diverse workforce culture and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. All work assignments are subject to successful completion of a medical, drug and alcohol screen plus verification of all original certifications and qualifications.
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