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Qualifications:
BSc (Civil Engineering) / BEng (Civil)
Registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA
Job Description:
Responsible for the civil and structural engineering detail design on mining and minerals processing plant projects/studies, including professional sign-off. Coordinate and supervise design functions within projects/studies. Undertake technical reviews/audits to ensure that designs are in accordance with project/study requirements and company objectives and are produced in a timely and cost-effective manner. Provide coaching and guidance to less experienced staff, engineers, and designers to increase technical competence, as well as knowledge of systems and procedures. Work in a safe manner, complying with and actively contributing to the company Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) policies, manuals, and procedures, while considering the health, safety, and welfare of fellow workers, visitors, clients, community, and the environment.
Responsibilities:
Accountable that the quality and content of deliverables of the structural design discipline are in line with the needs of the client and regulatory authorities.
Responsible for engineering content, discipline design drawings, and technical documents within a project/study.
Preparation and/or review of engineering deliverables including technical specifications, contract specifications, design criteria, calculations, reports, evaluations, and other documents required by the project/study.
Input to capital estimates including quantity calculations.
Set and review man-hour budgets for engineering and drafting, recommend engagement of additional manning as required.
Monitor the progress and performance of project discipline teams 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.
Provide technical and commercial direction to engineers regarding design quality, design schedules, and design budgets.
Prepare and review feasibility studies documentation and estimates.
Assist engineering management in assessing the suitability of staff and identifying the key resources for specific projects/studies.
Ensure designs produced are cost-effective and optimal in terms of constructability, maintainability, serviceability, and safe operation.
Ensure design engineering standards are maintained and adhered to on all projects.
Review tenders and produce technical adjudications/recommendations.
Review Contractor documentation for compliance with project specifications.
Analyze feedback from fabricators and construction personnel to improve performance.
Oversee and conduct site inspections.
Provide technical support during construction.
Conduct regular design group meetings within a project/study context.
Provide timely reports regarding all discussions held and progress made.
Ensure all project correspondence is recorded.
Allocate work and provide technical assistance to discipline engineers and designers.
Input into progress reports, including listing achievements and highlighting issues as required.
Work closely with consultants, other disciplines, and Project/Study Managers to ensure that client objectives are met in a timely manner.
Drive professional development of direct reports and less experienced staff members.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
Minimum of 10 to 15 years civil and structural design experience in the mining and minerals industry, preferably within an EPC/EPCM engineering environment. Dynamic analysis and design experience, platework design experience, and site experience in construction and commissioning are essential. Technical competence in core engineering theory from first principles and the ability to extend theory to new and complex problems. Well-developed computer skills and knowledge of word databases, spreadsheets, and discipline-related application software. Strong analytical, literacy, and numerical skills. Good written and verbal communication skills. Superior interpersonal and communication skills. Proven effective leadership skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. Understanding of South African and common international standards, as well as regulatory authority requirements in the mining and minerals processing sector. Good commercial awareness/risk management skills.
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