Senior Mechanical Layout Designer — Mining Plant Systems

Lusaphops; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Lusaphops, on behalf of our client in the mining sector, seeks a Senior Mechanical Layout Designer to join a multidisciplinary project delivery team. You will develop plant layouts and 3D models for large mining and mineral processing facilities, ensuring alignment with project requirements and design criteria.

You will lead the layout design effort, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with engineers to deliver accurate drawings, maintain schedules and budgets, and support safety and quality

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of mining/heavy industrial design and layout experience.
• Experience in an EPCM environment is preferred.
• Proficient with design software and related industry standards.
• Strong deliverable focus with ability to meet budgets and schedules.
• Ability to lead small teams and supervise others.
• Understanding of plant processes and interfaces with other disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Produce mechanical layouts, models and drawings per requirements under supervision of the Lead Mechanical Engineer.
• Execute designs in accordance with layout design criteria.
• Understand plant processes and basic mechanical components or systems.
• Interpret PFDs, P&IDs and plant battery limits.
• Develop design details for standard design elements.
• Prepare 3D equipment modeling and 3D design.
• Coordinate draftspersons and monitor contract drawings and record keeping.
• Generate 2D drawings from the 3D model as required by the project.
• Ensure disciplines follow project model/drawing production procedures and guidelines.
• Perform conceptual layout work and check drawings prior to release.
• Use vendor data to develop and verify the model.
• Create and maintain check sheets for equipment and back-model changes.
• Perform clash detection of models with other discipline models.
• Provide material quantity takeoffs for estimating purposes.
• Conduct operability and maintainability reviews; HazOP familiarity is advantageous.
• Understand project mission and user requirements.
• Responsible for budgets, schedule and deliverables related to the layout.
• Provide mentorship and supervision to the design team.
• Provide regular feedback to the Overall Engineering Manager and Mechanical Lead.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Safety awareness

Communication

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Lusaphops, on behalf of our client in the mining sector, seeks a Senior Mechanical Layout Designer to join a multidisciplinary project delivery team. You will develop plant layouts and 3D models for large mining and mineral processing facilities, ensuring alignment with project requirements and design criteria.

You will lead the layout design effort, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with engineers to deliver accurate drawings, maintain schedules and budgets, and support safety and quality