Mechanical Engineer

DRA Global Limited is an international multi-disciplinary engineering, project delivery and operations management group, predominantly focused on the mining, minerals and metals industry.

The Group has an extensive track record spanning almost four decades across a wide range of commodities. Our teams have deep expertise in the mining, minerals and metals processing industries, as well as related non-process infrastructure such as, water, and energy solutions.

DRA covers all major mining centers with offices across Africa and the Middle East, North and South America, USA and Asia-Pacific.

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer
, based out of our Phoenix office. This position is responsible for the engineering and discipline project design activities relating to concept, pre-feasibility, feasibility studies, EPCM and EPC projects. Main functions include (but not limited to): design engineering, technical support, package management, site support, commissioning, and documentation and handover.

• Carries out innovative detailed designs as required for specific disciplines following good engineering practices
• Designs conveyor and piping systems in area of responsibility (checked by relevant BMH or piping technical lead)
• Ensures that the quality of discipline designs are carried out in accordance with client standards and specifications, industry standards and the relevant legislation
• Ensures certified design information received from vendors, contractors and consultants is accurate and interfaces with other designs
• Ensures the effective peer review and approval of discipline design
• Ensures continuous improvement, lessons learnt, value engineering, fit for purpose and latest technologies are implemented
• Is responsible for the engineering discipline sign off
• Interfaces with internal and external design and drafting disciplines
• Provides discipline inputs for studies and proposals
• Provides engineering support to the site team
• Performs commissioning discipline activities
• Manages the mark-up and back droughting of redline drawings

• Provides input into all SHE matters, actively participates, and promotes a total safety culture.
• Ensures that relevant project procedures are complied with
• Ensures that fabrication, manufacturing, and construction drawings are issued according to the project programmer
• Manages the time schedule, cost, quality, risk and scope of assigned procurement packages.
• Ensures assigned packages are installed / constructed in accordance with the project & vendor specifications
• Manages, inspects and releases the relevant items of procurement, fabrication and construction within area of discipline and responsibility
• Participates in the Total Safety Culture of DRA and site safety requirements
• Assists with the commissioning of the assigned packages in accordance with the project & vendor specifications
• Ensures that reports are structured, accurate, complete and well presented
• Displays proactive communication with project team with respect to discipline interface and problem solving
• Manages personal and design/droughting budget man-hours
• Manages budget as allocated per discipline/procurement package
• Ensures designs produced are in accordance with capital budget and quantities
• Ensures suitable contract management is applied to managed procurement packages
• Ensures proper change management procedure is adhered to

• Ensures that all interactions with Clients are conducted in professional and respectful manner
• Ensures that Clients are kept informed and updated on the technical aspects of the project
• Ensures that DRA remains the Clients engineering service provider of choice
• Liaises and co-ordinates with the client’s discipline engineers to ensure adherence to project and client requirements and specifications

• While performing duties of this job, you may be required to stand, sit, alternate between sitting and standing, push/pull as necessary, reach overhead or below shoulder level, kneel, squat, stoop, crawl, and work at heights utilizing proper fall protection.
• Ability to access all areas of the job site and conduct physical evaluations of grounds and equipment including ability to work at high elevations.
• Personal protective equipment may be required when performing work on-site, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, protective clothing, gloves, and any other PPE as required.
• Work may be performed on an active mining construction site with various associated risks.

• Experience of onsite construction and commissioning experience within a multi-disciplinary team in Industrial, Mining & Minerals, Oil & Gas, or equivalent environment.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering preferred.
• Registered as a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Arizona - desirable.

Note:

This position is hybrid to Phoenix, AZ with onsite presence required at our Tucson site*****

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