Owner's Engineer: Mechanical Lead for Metals Plants

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

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.