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Lead Mechanical Engineer

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Lycopodium LimitedCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
14 days ago
Job description

Overview

With offices in Australia, Africa, Canada, Peru and the Philippines, Lycopodium proudly delivers high quality professional engineering and project delivery services globally, across the resources, infrastructure and industrial processes sectors. By joining our global team and learning from renowned subject matter experts, we can offer you a diverse career that could take you anywhere in the world.

The tasks you'll perform

  • Conduct timely reviews of Project mechanical drawings to achieve full compliance with design intent.
  • Approve, guide and review engineering designs, including calculations and designs development.
  • Interpret engineering drawings, documents, specifications and scopes.
  • Identify scope variations and prepare relevant documentation accordingly.
  • Liaise with and provide professional support to drafting team in the preparation of drawing deliverables.
  • Provide assistance to monitor the design and drafting progress.
  • Develop technical documentation including scopes of work and specifications using relevant industry standards and guidelines.
  • Approve and assist with the delivery of accurate engineering lists including but not limited to equipment, lubrication, spares, valves, pipeline and special items.
  • Approve and assist with the delivery of accurate material take-offs as and when required.
  • Evaluate and approve tenders, provide technical recommendations for the purchase of mechanical equipment from vendors where necessary.
  • Review and approve certified vendor documentation and disseminate the information to the appropriate personnel for interface checking.
  • Interdisciplinary co-ordination of technical aspects of the design.
  • Approve and assist with the delivery of engineering documentation in relation to scope, quantities, cost and schedule.
  • Understand and educate the team of the latest developments to Industry and Project specific codes, standards and related engineering matters.
  • Register and file all relevant engineering documentation in accordance to the Company approved procedures.
  • Work in conjunction with a range of internal and external stakeholders to meet project design criteria and deliverables.
  • Maximise the productivity and efficiency of the discipline by planning, scheduling and the appropriate allocation of resources to ensure deliverables are met.
  • Contribute to engineers-in-training professional development by providing consistent mentoring and identify avenues of development.
  • Suggest methods to improve operational efficiency.
  • Develop and contribute to the delivery of improvement initiatives which support business priorities for continuous improvement.
  • Proactively support other team members as required to ensure Project deliverables are met.
  • Travel on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and its operations.

The expertise you'll bring

  • University degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
  • A minimum of 15+ years of experience in mineral processing and / or related industries.
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer with ECSA.
  • South African Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Cape Town based
  • Extremely well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
  • Build and sustain positive relationships with all stakeholders, including clients, vendors and co-workers.
  • Display the core values and ethos of the business.
  • Solid technical aptitude, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Provide mentoring and identify avenues of professional development and succession planning for personnel within your business unit.
  • Capacity to delegate appropriately.
  • Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision whilst consistently producing a high quality of deliverables.
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve consistently high standards within both budgetary and schedule constraints.
  • Proficient understanding of business acumen with the ability to adapt to different business environments.
  • Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and commitment.
  • High attention to detail and exceptional knowledge of process optimisation.
  • Demonstrate a strict practice of confidentiality, personal responsibility and discretion.
  • The benefits we'll provide

    Lycopodium has a strong company culture focused on career progression and technical skill development. You can expect to be involved in a wide range of large projects whilst working amongst a team of highly skilled professionals.

    We recognise that everyone is different and needs may change over the course of your career.

    That’s why we :

  • Invest in our people for the long-term, building a diverse and rewarding career, mentored by the best in the industry.
  • Allow our people to balance work with other commitments, like family or study, offering flexible work arrangements.
  • Are undertaking significant people and technology initiatives that will support the workplace of the future.
  • We encourage and value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, disability and ethnicity.

    Our commitment to equal opportunity is embodied in our values of Respect, Integrity & Diligence. They are inherent in who we are, as individuals, and collectively as a Company.

    As part of our commitment to providing the best possible care and service to you the candidate, we commit to respond to every applicant.

    Please submit your CV by clicking the 'Apply' button.

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