Chief Mechanical Engineer

CSG Talent; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contributions

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Long-term incentive opportunities

Job summary

CSG Talent represents a leading global mining organisation in search of a Chief Mechanical Engineer to lead complex engineering projects from design through construction and commissioning. You will direct multidisciplinary teams, ensuring quality, safety and performance across conveyor and bulk material handling systems.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree with 7+ years of leadership experience, with advanced knowledge of conveyors, material flow modelling, and compliance with

Qualifications

• 7+ years' mechanical engineering experience with leadership
• Experience delivering complex mechanical projects
• Specialist in conveyors and bulk handling in mining
• Experience with conveyor sizing, capacity analysis and material flow modelling
• Knowledge of MSHA/OSHA standards
• PE certification or advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex mechanical engineering projects from design through commissioning
• Provide technical leadership across conveyor and bulk material handling systems
• Oversee engineering design, calculations, specifications and reviews
• Evaluate equipment selection and vendor proposals
• Support project budgets, schedules and resource planning
• Mentor engineers and drive continuous improvement

Skills

Mechanical engineering leadership

Leadership

Conveyor systems

Bulk material handling

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Belt Analyst

Ansys Rocky

Job description

CSG Talent is representing a leading global mining organisation in the search for an accomplished Chief Mechanical Engineer to take a leading role in the delivery of complex engineering projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong mechanical engineering leader with a background in mining, conveyors and bulk material handling systems to influence major projects, provide engineering direction and drive technical excellence.

The Opportunity

You'll take ownership of key engineering activities, leading projects from design through to construction and commissioning. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, you'll provide technical expertise, oversee engineering deliverables and ensure solutions meet the highest standards of quality, safety and performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and delivering complex mechanical engineering projects.
• Providing technical leadership across conveyor and bulk material handling systems.
• Overseeing engineering design, calculations, specifications and technical reviews.
• Evaluating equipment selection, vendor proposals and engineering solutions.
• Supporting project budgets, schedules, resource planning and delivery.
• Mentoring engineers and driving continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

We're keen to speak with experienced mechanical engineering professionals who bring:

• A Mechanical Engineering degree and 7+ years' relevant experience, including leadership experience (or a Master's degree with 5+ years).
• A strong background in mechanical engineering and project delivery.
• Specialist expertise in conveyor systems and bulk material handling, ideally within mining.
• Experience with conveyor sizing, capacity analysis and material flow modelling.
• Knowledge of relevant engineering standards and safety regulations, including MSHA and OSHA.
• Experience with Belt Analyst, Ansys Rocky or similar software is highly desirable.
• PE certification or an advanced degree would be an advantage.

What's On Offer?

• $120,000-$160,000 base salary, plus performance incentives and long-term incentive opportunities.
• 401(k) with employer contributions and matching.
• Paid holidays, annual leave, sick leave and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance and additional employee benefits.

If you're an experienced mechanical engineering leader looking for a role where you can influence major projects and make a genuine impact within the mining sector, we'd like to hear from you.