Intermediate Mechanical Engineer at Hatch

• The successful candidate will contribute to design, assessment, development, and delivery of surface and underground mining-related infrastructure across all project phases, including Concept Studies, Pre-Feasibility Studies (PFS), Feasibility Studies (FS), Execution (Detail Design), Construction Support and Commissioning.
• Working within multidisciplinary teams, the engineer will support the design and delivery of mechanical systems associated with shafts, underground mining infrastructure, materials handling systems, process plants, pumping systems, ventilation systems, refrigeration facilities, workshops, and associated mine infrastructure.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• A mechanical engineer who combines strong technical design capability with 2 to 5 years of post-graduate practical project experience within an engineering consulting, EPCM, mining house, contractor, or industrial environment. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, and the ambition to grow into a lead mechanical engineering role through participation in complex surface and underground mining projects across Southern Africa and internationally.

Prerequisites

• 2-5 years’ experience within an engineering consulting, EPCM, mining house, contractor, or industrial environment. Exposure to mining projects is advantageous.
• Registration as a Candidate Engineer with ECSA. Progress toward Professional Registration is preferred.
• BSc/B. Eng degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Mechanical system design experience, preferably within a mining or industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of fluid simulation software such as FluidFlow, AFT Fathom or Flownex is advantageous.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Developing mechanical design basis and criteria
• Developing technical specifications
• Developing mechanical and piping designs from Concept Phase through to Execution
• Developing technical discipline documentation for enquiry and contract placement purposes related to contract or procurement packages – Scope of Work documents and Material Take-Off’s (MTO’s)
• Undertaking mechanical and piping analysis and design calculations, inclusive of compilation of design reports
• Understanding relevant local and international mechanical and piping codes such as ASME B31.3
• Guiding mechanical/piping designers with input and development of 3D models, and participation in 3D model reviews
• Thoroughly reviewing mechanical and piping drawings
• Undertaking intra-discipline and inter-discipline reviews and co-ordination
• Participating in client meetings
• Participating in Risk reviews (HAZiD, HAZOP, Constructability Reviews and Risk Assessments)