Principal Mechanical Engineer

Lycopodium Limited; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Flexible work arrangements

Professional memberships coverage

Discounts and rewards programs

Job summary

Lycopodium Limited in Cape Town is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead complex mineral processing projects with a focus on engineering excellence.

You will review drawings, guide designs and liaise with drafting teams while developing technical documentation and material take-offs. This role demands high attention to detail and strong process optimisation skills.

Qualifications

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• 15+ years post graduate experience in mineral processing or related industries.
• Professional registration (ECSA) preferred.
• High attention to detail and exceptional knowledge of process optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Review project mechanical drawings to ensure compliance with design intent.
• Approve, guide and review engineering designs, including calculations and design development.
• Interpret engineering drawings, documents, specifications and scopes.
• Identify scope variations and prepare relevant documentation accordingly.
• Liaise with drafting team in the preparation of drawing deliverables.
• Provide assistance to monitor the design and drafting progress.
• Develop technical documentation including scopes of work and specifications using industry standards.
• Approve and assist with the delivery of material lists (equipment, lubrication, spares, valves, lines).
• Approve and assist with the delivery of accurate material take-offs as required.
• Evaluate and approve tenders, provide technical recommendations for procurement of mechanical equipment.
• Review and approve certified vendor documentation and disseminate to interface personnel.

Education

Tertiary Qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Professional registration (ECSA) preferred

Job description

Lycopodium is seeking a suitably qualified & experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic, growing team in Cape Town.

With offices in Southern Africa, Australia, Canada, USA, Ghana, Philippines, Argentina and Peru, Lycopodium proudly delivers high quality professional engineering and project delivery services globally, across the resources, infrastructure and industrial processes sectors. By joining our global team and learning from renowned subject matter experts, we can offer you a diverse career that could take you anywhere in the world.

The tasks you'll perform:

• Conduct timely reviews of Project mechanical drawings to achieve full compliance with design intent.
• Approve, guide and review engineering designs, including calculations & design development.
• Interpret engineering drawings, documents, specifications and scopes.
• Identify scope variations and prepare relevant documentation accordingly.
• Liaise with and provide professional support to drafting team in the preparation of the drawing deliverables.
• Provide assistance to monitor the design and drafting progress.
• Develop technical documentation including scopes of work and specifications using relevant industry standards and guidelines.
• Approve and assist with the delivery of accurate engineering lists including but not limited to: equipment, lubrication, spares, valves, pipe line, and special items.
• Approve and assist with the delivery of accurate material take-offs as and when required.
• Evaluate and approve tenders, provide technical recommendations for the purchase of mechanical equipment from vendors where necessary.
• Review and approve certified vendor documentation and disseminate the information to the appropriate personnel for interface checking.

The expertise you'll bring:

• Recognised Tertiary Qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• 15+ years post graduate experience in mineral processing or related industries.
• Professional registration (ECSA) preferred.
• High attention to detail and exceptional knowledge of process optimisation.

The benefits we'll provide:

Lycopodium has a strong company culture focused on career progression and technical skill development. You can expect to be involved in a wide range of large projects whilst working amongst a team of highly skilled professionals.

We recognise that everyone is different and needs may change over the course of your career. That's why we :

• Invest in our people for the long-term, building a diverse and rewarding career, mentored by the best in the industry.
• Allow our people to balance work with other commitments, like family or study, offering flexible work arrangements.
• Provideemployeeswitha variety ofadditionalbenefits such as coverage for professional memberships, discountand rewards programs, andmuchmore.

Lycopodium is an equalopportunity employer committed to fostering diversityandmaintaininga discrimination free workplace,guidedbyour core values of Respect,Integrityand Diligence.

As part of our commitment to providing the best possible care and service to you the candidate, we commit to respond to every applicant.