Field Engineer: Mechanical

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To provide specialised mechanical engineering expertise in the design, development, manufacture, installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, optimisation and continuous improvement of explosives delivery equipment and associated mechanical systems.

The role is responsible for managing and supporting mechanical engineering projects and providing technical support to manufacturing, field operations and mining customers. The position ensures that engineering solutions and equipment are safe, reliable, fit-for-purpose, cost-effective and compliant with applicable statutory, engineering, quality and SHEQ requirements.

The role provides technical support across surface and underground mining operations, including equipment breakdowns, shutdowns, commissioning, equipment upgrades and engineering modifications, while driving equipment reliability, maintainability and continuous improvement.

JOB PROFILE

1. Equipment Engineering Support

• Provide specialist mechanical engineering support for MMUs, MCUs, PCUs, Emulsion Plants, Vertical Delivery Systems (VDS) and associated equipment.
• Diagnose complex mechanical equipment failures and conduct root-cause analysis.
• Provide technical support for preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Identify equipment reliability and maintainability improvement opportunities.
• Provide technical support to operations, maintenance teams and customers.
• Develop engineering solutions to address recurring equipment failures and performance issues.
• Provide technical guidance on mechanical equipment selection, operation and maintenance.

2. Cost Estimation and Budget Management

• Prepare project cost estimates in collaboration with Procurement and Sourcing.
• Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Develop, monitor and control engineering project budgets.
• Track expenditure and investigate and report budget variances.
• Provide technical input into capital expenditure planning.
• Evaluate engineering options with consideration for total lifecycle cost.
• Ensure engineering projects are delivered within approved budgets.

3. Mechanical Design and Development

• Translate User Requirement Specifications (URS) into Functional Specifications (FS).
• Design, modify and optimise mechanical systems, including pumps, hydraulic circuits, valves, fluid transfer systems, mechanical structures and associated equipment.
• Prepare engineering calculations, specifications and technical requirements.
• Review existing equipment designs and recommend improvements.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable engineering standards, specifications and company requirements.
• Consider safety, reliability, maintainability and lifecycle requirements during the design process.
• Provide technical input into the development and selection of mechanical components and equipment.

4. Engineering Documentation and Technical Records

• Develop and maintain mechanical engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Update General Arrangement (GA) drawings, hydraulic schematics, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and equipment specifications.
• Prepare and maintain technical manuals, maintenance procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure engineering documentation accurately reflects approved modifications and equipment configuration.
• Maintain appropriate document-control standards and engineering records.
• Ensure obsolete engineering documentation is appropriately controlled and withdrawn.

5. Technical Reviews, Risk Management and Change Control

• Participate in engineering and design reviews.
• Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) input during HAZOPs, Design Risk Assessments, Hazard Studies and other engineering risk assessments.
• Identify mechanical engineering risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Provide technical input into Management of Change (MOC) processes.
• Ensure engineering changes are appropriately assessed, documented, approved and implemented.
• Consider process safety and equipment safety in engineering decisions.
• Ensure engineering risks associated with modifications, new equipment and field installations are adequately managed.

6. Contractor and Supplier Management

• Manage and provide technical oversight of contractors, consultants and engineering service providers.
• Review technical and engineering submissions from suppliers and contractors.
• Monitor contractor performance against agreed technical, quality, cost, schedule and SHEQ requirements.
• Ensure contractors comply with applicable site and company SHEQ requirements.
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