Senior Civil and Structural Engineer (Pr. Eng / Mining / Mineral Processing / ECSA / Construction / Commissioning / Design) – Gauteng, South Africa

Reference Number: TR03 2601

Job Description:

The client is seeking a candidate who will be responsible for the civil and structural engineering detail design on mining and minerals processing plant projects / studies, including professional sign off. The incumbent will need to coordinate and supervise design functions within projects /studies and undertake technical reviews / audits to ensure that designs are in accordance with project / study requirements and company objectives are produced in a timely and cost-effective manner. They will provide coaching and guidance to less experienced staff, engineers and designers to increase technical competence, as well as knowledge of systems and procedures. They will need to work in a safe manner, complying with and actively contributing to the company Health, Safety and Environmental HSE policies, manuals and procedures. At all times the candidate will have to be 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 and responsible for engineering content, discipline
• design drawings and technical documents within a project / study.
• Responsible for 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. 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 in relation to design quality, design schedules and design budgets.
• Prepare and review feasibility studies documentation and estimates.
• Assist engineering management to assess the suitability of staff and identify 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’s objectives are met in a timely manner.
• Drive professional development of direct reports and other less experienced staff members.

HSSE & QA Responsibilities

• Provide positive and demonstrated leadership on HSSE & QA issues within your area of operation.
• Read, understand and implement the HSSE & QA policies, procedures and Safety Shield programme.
• Promote an enthusiastic HSSE & QA culture that delivers positive commitment to and engages all employees in continuous improvement in business performance.
• Monitor personnel under your area of control comply with their individual responsibilities to HSSE & QA matters.
• Demonstrate on-going commitment to all relevant QA requirements as published to the organizations
• Integrated Quality Management System.
• Respond and commit to partaking in audits and responding with relevant corrective action.
• Demonstrate commitment in resolving HSSE & QA non-conformances.

HR Responsibilities:

• Actively promote within your area of operation a culture of people engagement, retention, development, achievement, and performance.
• Read, understand and implement HR policies and arrangements as published by the Office.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

Qualifications:

• B.Eng. – Civil engineering
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Minimum of 10 to 15 years civil and structural design experience in the mining and minerals industry, preferably worked within an EPC/EPCM engineering environment.
• Dynamic analysis and design experience.
• Site experience: construction and commissioning.
• Technical Competence – in terms of core engineering theory from first principles and 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 and regulatory authority requirements in the mining and minerals processing sector.
• Good commercial awareness/risk management skills.

Personal attributes:

• A pro-active 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 and 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

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent Position

If you wish to apply for the position please follow the application link.

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Tristan Rusch

Recruitment Consultant

CA Mining

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