Senior Engineer - Mechanical - Underground Mining; Hard Rock Job Centurion area,South Africa,Engineering

Position: Senior Engineer - Mechanical - Underground Mining (Hard Rock)

Company Description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Engineer - Mechanical - Underground Mining (Hard Rock) to be based in South Africa's Enterprise Capabilities office in Centurion . This position will support a team locally based in South Africa and Global Teams. As a part of AECOM's culture, it offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement which accommodates both office and out-of-office work schedules.

About Enterprise Capabilities

Fundamental to our Think and Act Globally strategy and digital adoption, Enterprise Capabilities (EC) is AECOM’s primary vehicle for workshare. Operating across geographic boundaries and time-zones, EC partners with regional and Global Business Line project teams to provide technical expertise, accelerate delivery and keep AECOM competitive in the industry.

With a team of over 3000 technical professionals located across nine countries and remote technical anchors, EC teams are trusted to deliver high-quality, specialist services that help to fill capability gaps, resourcing needs and technical constraints on projects of all scopes and sizes.

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Job Description

The Senior Mechanical Designer will lead the mechanical design of underground hard rock mining systems and infrastructure. The role covers the full design lifecycle from concept through to detailed design and construction support, with a focus on crushing, conveying, fixed plant systems and associated underground infrastructure.

Here is what you will be doing:

Lead mechanical design of underground hard rock mining systems including crushers, conveyors, ore passes, fixed plant and underground infrastructure.

Lead the development of detailed mechanical design drawings, models and documentation using AutoCAD and Navisworks.

Support coordination of ventilation-on-demand (VOD) systems, fans, ducting and associated mechanical infrastructure where required (prior exposure advantageous).

Prepare mechanical design calculations, equipment selection documents, specifications and data sheets.

Review and coordinate mechanical designs with civil, structural, electrical and process disciplines.

Lead 3D model development and participate in design and clash detection reviews.

Ensure compliance with applicable mechanical engineering codes, mining regulations and project standards.

Operate autonomously across all project stages from concept, FEED, detailed design and construction support.

Provide technical mentorship and quality review of outputs from junior and intermediate mechanical designers.

Liaise with project managers and engineering leads to maintain deliverable quality, schedule and scope.

Participate in site visits, hazard identification (HAZID/HAZOP) reviews and constructability assessments as required.

Here is what we are looking for:

Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD – mechanical design and drawing production for mining applications.

Experience with Advance Steel advantageous

Navisworks – 3D model coordination, clash detection and design review.

Deep technical expertise in underground crushing systems, conveyors, ore handling and fixed plant design.

Experience with VOD systems, fans, ducting and underground ventilation infrastructure advantageous.

Demonstrated ability to lead mechanical design packages autonomously across all project phases.

Strong understanding of mining regulations and mechanical engineering codes applicable to underground environments.

Registration with ECSA or equivalent professional body (advantageous).

Experience in both copper and gold underground mining environments.

Exposure to HAZID, HAZOP and constructability review processes.

Experience working in a consulting engineering or workshare environment.

Qualifications

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical discipline.

Minimum 12 years' total mechanical design experience

Minimum 5 years' specific experience in hard rock underground mining (copper and/or gold preferred).

Additional Information

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