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