Senior Mechanical Engineer, Mining

EXP; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

EXP Arabia invites a Senior Mechanical Engineer, Mining to join its multidisciplinary team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. You will collaborate with engineers to plan, design, and deliver complex mining projects, leveraging Bentley OpenPlant tools and industry standards.

Ideal candidates bring deep piping and bulk material handling knowledge, along with design experience in heavy industrial EPCM environments and a strong professional engineering background.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in heavy industrial design and layout (EPCM environment preferred).
• Experience with design registration of power piping systems with the safety authority.
• Experience with ASME B31.3 and B31.1 piping codes, NFPA, CSA Z662/Z276 and related standards.
• Knowledge of mining and bulk material handling processes and piping design.

Responsibilities

• Checking of 3D models and drawings developed by others.
• Troubleshoot, analyze, identify, evaluate, and propose engineering solutions.
• Provide support to Bentley software (OpenPlant Modeler, OpenPlant P&ID).
• Provide regular feedback to the Overall Mechanical Engineering Lead on progress with deliverables.

Skills

3D modeling

Piping design

Troubleshooting

Mining knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Saudi Council of Engineers member

Tools

Bentley OpenPlant

OpenPlant P&ID

3D MicroStation

Job description

EXP Arabia is a multidisciplinary engineering design and supervisory consultant with over 100 years of experience in North America and around the world. Based throughout North America, and with a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.

We’re different – in our approach and in our way of doing business. We understand that building strong relationships is as important as the expertise we contribute to building today’s most advanced structures. We’ve built a reputation for outstanding client service and worked hard to create a culture that fuels creativity and entrepreneurial spirit.

Today, EXP’s employees share in the firm’s success and approach every project as an opportunity to plan, design and build better. Together, we stay nimble, and remain committed to delivering innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions that improve communities, one project at a time.

EXP Arabia is seeking a versatile, experienced, and reliable “Senior Mechanical Engineer, Mining”. You’ll join our collaborative Mining team, working alongside multidisciplinary professionals to deliver practical, innovative solutions for complex mining projects.

Location: Riyadh, KSA

Job Requirements and Description

• Checking of 3D models and drawings developed by others.
• Troubleshoot, analyze, identify, evaluate, propose engineering solutions.
• Provide support to our systems and tools including the Bentley Suite of software (OpenPlant Modeler, OpenPlant P&ID, etc.).
• Provide regular feedback to the Overall Mechanical Engineering Lead on progress with the preparation of deliverables.

Background and Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in a heavy industrial design and layout, EPCM environment is preferred.
• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering with experience in mining and mineral or similar industries.
• Experience with the design registration of power piping systems with the safety authority.
• Experience with Section VIII, Div 1 pressure vessel design modifications and pressure vessel alterations with the safety authority.
• Experience with ASME B31.3 and B31.1 piping codes, National Board, API 650, ASME Section VIII Div 1, NFPA codes, CSA Z662 and CSA Z276 is desired.
• Knowledge of mining and bulk material handling (crushing, grinding, screening, conveying, flotation and tailings).
• Knowledge of piping design and process equipment (PE piping, slurry hydraulics, tanks, pumps, and pipe stress).
• Experience with Greenfield and Brownfield interfaces, including constructability experience
• Active member of the Saudi Council of Engineers.
• Design experience, preferably in the consulting industry, (preference will be given to those candidates with experience in Mineral Mining projects).
• Minimum of 4 years experience with Bentley, Openplant, or 3D Microstation.
• Sound understanding of design, Saudi engineering codes and technical standards.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.), CAD, and BIM tools.
• Knowledge of mining-related processes.

Non-Technical

• Professionalism: Appropriate written and verbal communications skills.
• Professional presentation external and internal to office. (IE: attire, engagement, meeting prep, etc.)
• Demonstrates presentation skills through internal and external technical presentations and white papers.
• Positively contributes to EXP and local office culture.