DRA Global Limited is an international multi-disciplinary engineering, project delivery and operations management group, predominantly focused on the mining, minerals and metals industry.
The Group has an extensive track record spanning almost four decades across a wide range of commodities. Our teams have deep expertise in the mining, minerals and metals processing
industries, as well as related non-process infrastructure such as, water, and energy solutions.
DRA covers all major mining centers with offices across Africa and the Middle East, North and South America, and the Asia-Pacific.
We are seeking a Senior Mechanical & Piping Engineer based out of our Phoenix Office, working in a hybrid schedule.
This position is responsible for the engineering and discipline project design activities relating to concept, pre-feasibility, feasibility studies, EPCM and EPC projects.
Main functions include (but not limited to):
- Design Engineering (directly or managed) for Mechanical, BMH and Piping disciplines.
- Provide the necessary documentation for SMPP (Structural, Mechanical, Piping and Platework) enquiries and manage the resulting installation contract.
- Procure Mechanical Packages (incl. BMH and Piping) Packages.
- Provide Engineering and Technical Support to the Office and Site Teams.
- Provide Commissioning Support.
- Documentation and handover – ensure that all Vendor Information is Certified and that the latest Information is used for Enquiry and Construction.
Engineering
- Carries out innovative detailed designs as required for specific disciplines following good engineering practices.
- Designs conveyor and piping systems in area of responsibility (checked by relevant BMH or piping technical lead).
- Ensures that discipline designs are carried out in accordance with client standards and specifications, industry standards and the relevant legislation.
- Provides design interface between disciplines.
- Ensures certified design information received from vendors, contractors and consultants is accurate and interfaces with other engineering disciplines.
- Ensures the effective peer review and approval of discipline design.
- Ensures continuous improvement, lessons learnt, value engineering, fit for purpose and latest technologies are implemented.
- Responsible for the engineering discipline sign off for area of responsibility.
- Interfaces with internal and external design and drafting disciplines.
- Provides discipline inputs for studies and proposals
- Provides engineering support to the site team
Operational Management
- Provides input into all SHE matters, actively participates, and promotes a total safety culture.
- Ensures compliance with relevant project procedures.
- Ensures that fabrication, manufacturing, and construction drawings are issued according to the project program
- Manages the time schedule, cost, quality, risk and scope of assigned procurement packages.
- Ensures assigned packages are installed / constructed in accordance with the project & vendor specifications
- Manages, inspects and releases the relevant items of procurement, fabrication and construction within area of discipline and responsibility
- Participates in the Total Safety Culture of DRA and site safety requirements
- Assists with the commissioning of the assigned packages in accordance with the project & vendor specifications
- Ensures that reports are structured, accurate, complete and well presented
- Displays proactive communication with project team with respect to discipline interface and problem solving
Financial
- Manages personal and design budget work-hours & budget as allocated per discipline/procurement package
- Ensures suitable contract management is applied to managed procurement packages
- Ensures adherence to proper change management procedure
Client Relations
- Ensures that all interactions with Clients are conducted in professional and respectful manner
- Ensures that Clients are kept informed and updated on the technical aspects of the project
- Liaises and co-ordinates with the client’s discipline engineers to ensure adherence to project and client requirements and specifications
Requirements:
- 12 years of experience within a multi-disciplinary EPCM, with Mining & Minerals project exposure
- Capital project experience in mining is preferred
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Professional Registered Engineer, such as OIQ or P.Eng
Employment type:
Permanent
Physical Requirements:
- While performing duties of this job, you may be required to stand, sit in a stationary position 50% of the time, alternate between sitting and standing, push/pull as necessary, reach overhead or below shoulder level, kneel, squat, or stoop.
- May be required on occasion to lift and carry items such as files, documents, or small packages, typically up to 10 -20 pounds.
- Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment.
- Close visual acuity to perform activities such a