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.

Responsibilities

• 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

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

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com
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