Senior Mechanical / Structural Draughtsperson at SGS

Job Description
Compile and generate 2D design drawings, documents or accurate unencumbered 3D models

• Obtain engineering information.
• Utilise computerised filing and numbering system
• Conceptualise layout
• Generate design drawings, documents and detailed 3D models requiring minimal rectification and back drafting following checking.

Perform tasks in compliance with Company Systems, Standards and Procedures

• Adhere to standards

Promote the company’s image and team cohesion through effective communication and liaison

• Actively promote the Company's professional image, both internally & externally.
• Build an ongoing service relationship with contractors and vendors to enhance Company image.
• Maintain effective inter-departmental communication.

Manage administration

• Maintain personal administration.
• Manage man-hour budgets for the discipline

Manage junior drawing office personnel

• Develop and guide junior drawing office staff

Ensure personal performance for technical responsibilities

• Perform site visits.
• Perform design calculations

Ensure personal performance for technical responsibilities

• Check engineering 2D drawings or 3D models
• Give feedback to draughtsperson for changes

QUALIFICATIONS

• Professionally, the successful candidate will have a completed N6 and gained practical work experience in mineral processing plants.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• A proven track record of minimum of 8 years plus experience in discipline specific drawing design/draughting within a mineral processing or petrochemical plant projects environment, is required for this position.  Most of the experience should ideally have been gained in the EPCM environment.
• Experience should ideally be balanced between feasibility studies, project execution and site-based work/visits.
• Technical Draughting - To generate graphical deliverables from an engineering design.
• CAE Software - Ability to use software including setting up systems, procedures and guidelines e.g. AutoCAD.
• Engineering and Draughting -   Knowledge of models and/or draughting environment including applications/interfaces and products across the disciplines.
• Legislation & Standards -     Knowledge of sector specific law and knowledge standard specifications and the ability to integrate these standards.
• Regular interface with other drawing office disciplines to resolve matters/clashes/interfaces.
• Frequently requests information or inputs required to advance work, from engineers or Project Section Leader.
• Periodically questions incorrect/sub-optimal designs/solutions for the greater good of the project and proposes alternatives
• Very dedicated and committed to project and company success.
• Takes deadlines seriously and submits reasons and action plans well in advance should it become apparent that deadlines cannot be met.
• Able to work independently most of the time with minimal guidance and direction.
• Held in high esteem by colleagues and seen as knowledgeable in his/her discipline.  Often approached by peers for advice or guidance.
• Have the desire / ability to develop into a Project Section Leader.