Manager- Mechanical Engineering

Client of James Douglas Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

UAE-based mining group is building an in-house mechanical engineering function to steer design and delivery of metals-processing plants alongside EPC partners. The role is Abu Dhabi–based with occasional site reviews and travel, overseeing design reviews, safety, cost and schedule while growing the engineering team.

Requires 15–20 years in base-metals/minerals processing, concentrator experience, and leadership in a multinational setting with strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised university.
• 15–20 years of relevant experience in base-metals or minerals processing.
• Proven experience as an owner's engineer, or in detailed-design review and approval.
• Concentrator plant experience essential; smelter or pyro-processing experience is an advantage.
• Genuine international project exposure; Africa experience is an advantage.
• Conversant with international engineering codes, with the ability to locate and apply the appropriate standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for mechanical engineering across metals-plants.
• Review and approve mechanical design deliverables from EPC consultants and contractors.
• Lead detailed engineering to ensure multi-discipline integration.
• Apply knowledge of crushers, conveyors, flotation cells, mills and related systems.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and legal requirements.
• Develop, mentor and lead the mechanical engineering team.

Skills

Team leadership

English proficiency

Project review & approval

Multicultural communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Eng.

Tools

AutoCAD 3D

Job description

Our client is a UAE-based international resources and mining group developing new metals-processing operations across Africa As the asset owner they are building an in-house technical function to steer the design and delivery of these plants alongside their appointed engineering and EPC partners Their projects span the full processing chain from crushing screening grinding and flotation through to concentration and smelting with a current focus on concentrator developments and plant expansions in Zambia the Democratic Republic of Congo and other locations

They are seeking an experienced Manager Mechanical Engineering to act as the owner s engineer for these projects from Abu Dhabi with occasional travel to project sites for design and critical reviews This is a hands-on technical leadership role you will review challenge and approve the mechanical design produced by external consultants and EPC contractors safeguard quality cost and schedule and build and lead the mechanical engineering team as the function grows strong

Duties amp Responsibilities strong

• Provide technical expertise and lead the Product and Plant Engineering team on all mechanical engineering matters across the group s metals-processing plant projects
• Review check and approve the mechanical design deliverables produced by appointed EPC engineering consultants datasheets specifications layouts calculations drawings and Bills of Materials and release them for execution
• Demonstrate technical leadership during detailed engineering and design activities ensuring all disciplines are correctly integrated
• Apply strong knowledge of mechanical equipment used in the metallurgical industry including crushers conveyors flotation cells mills and related systems
• Ensure compliance with location-specific and international codes standards and industry best practice European US Indian and Chinese standards
• Conduct project due diligence and issue critical technical comments on consultant and contractor deliverables
• Review and sense-check Bills of Quantities equipment sizing and tonnage against project requirements with a sound awareness of project cost
• Review and approve engineering calculations datasheets specifications value-engineering proposals and tender evaluations in accordance with established procedures
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and applicable legal requirements
• Develop mentor and lead the mechanical engineering team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised university.15 to 20 years of relevant experience in base-metals or minerals processing (copper, zinc, lead, gold, platinum group metals).
• Proven experience as an owner's engineer, or in detailed-design review and approval, rather than pure execution.
• Concentrator plant experience essential; smelter or pyro-processing experience is an advantage.
• Genuine international project exposure; experience on projects in Africa is an advantage.
• Conversant with international engineering codes, with the ability to locate and apply the appropriate standards.
• Proven team leadership, with the ability to build and manage an engineering team while remaining hands-on.
• Conversant with AutoCAD 3D as a minimum.
• Strong command of English, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills in a multicultural environment.
• Based in, or willing to relocate to, Abu Dhabi.