Engineer: Advanced at Weir Minerals

Purpose of Role:

The position is responsible for the structural design & verification of ETO, Comminution & bulk material handling systems for Weir Minerals original equipment product solutions. Designs would be focused on structural steelwork/platework in order to complete modular support structures, conveyors, pontoons etc. using applicable static & dynamic design/analysis methods.

The role also provides expert technical support to the sales/customer support team(s) and problem solving to all production related activities.
Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.
An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety First:

• Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Design:

• The use of Strand7 at an advanced level:
  • Nonlinear static and transient dynamic analysis
  • Use of contact
  • Advanced connection design using finite element analysis
  • Advanced pre and post processing knowledge
  • Modelling of mechanisms
• Analysis and design of:
  • Platework structures
  • Support structures for crushing and screening applications
  • Pontoons
  • Cyclone clusters
  • Hybrid structures which consist of mechanical and structural aspects
• Preparation of geometry for finite element analysis using CAD packages
• Management of data on Team Center
• Implementation of design codes:
  • SANS family
  • AISC360
  • ISO2631
  • BS7608
• Signal processing and experimental testing of support structures and mechanical equipment
• Design review, approval and sign-off on all structural designs done by ETO/Comminution teams

Job knowledge/education and qualifications:

• BSc/BEng in Civil engineering. Post graduate course work in structural engineering will be advantageous. MSc in structural design/analysis and/or dynamics will be advantageous
• Active professional registration with ECSA as professional engineer
• Extensive experience in the use of mechanical CAD software (NX, Solidworks, Inventor etc..)
• 10 years’ work experience focused on:
  • Structural dynamics
  • Bespoke and nonstandard structural design work for mining structures
  • Support structures for mechanical equipment such as:
    • Screening
    • Crushing
    • Cyclones
    • Pumps
• Matlab/Octave and/or python programming experience

Support:

• Provide technical support for both support structures and mechanical equipment
• Collaboration with other regions and departments
• Site visits and calibration of support structures and equipment
• Champion structural design best practices and uphold standards for Isando Engineering office
• Mentor other engineers and colleagues in the field of (structural) engineering
• Valid passport to allow for business travel outside of country