DRA Global Limited (ASX: DRA | JSE: DRA) (DRA or the Company) is an international multi-disciplinary engineering, project delivery and operations management group, predominantly focused on the mining, minerals, and metals industry.
The Group has an extensive track record spanning almost four decades across a wide range of commodities. Our teams have deep expertise in the mining, minerals, and metals processing industries, as well as related non-process infrastructure such as water, and energy solutions.
DRA covers all major mining centers with offices across Africa and the Middle East, North and South America, and the Asia-Pacific. We are seeking a Field Engineer - Mechanical, for a major project in Kingman, Arizona.
The Field Engineer - Mechanical & Piping will be responsible for overseeing and managing all mechanical aspects of the project. This position requires Engineering and design activities relating to concept, pre-feasibility, feasibility studies, EPCM and EPC projects. The Mechanical Piping Engineer will predominantly be focused on specific piping/pumping work packages. However, depending on company and project requirements, this role may be required
to work on more generalized Mechanical Engineering work.
Responsibilities:
- Carries out innovative detailed designs as required for specific disciplines following good engineering
- practices.
- Designs piping systems in area of responsibility (checked by relevant piping technical lead)
- Ensures that the quality of discipline designs are carried out in accordance with client standards and specifications, industry standards and the relevant legislation.
- Review drawings and documentation produced within DRA and from vendors
- Ensures certified design information received from vendors, contractors and consultants is accurate and interfaces with other designs.
- Ensures the effective peer review and approval of discipline design.
- Ensures continuous improvement, lessons learnt, value engineering, fit for purpose and latest technologies are implemented.
- Interfaces with internal and external design and drafting disciplines.
- Provides engineering support to the site team.
- Provides input into all SHE matters, actively participates, and promotes a total safety culture.
- Ensures that relevant DRA and project specific procedures are complied with.
- Manages the time schedule, cost, quality, risk, and scope of assigned procurement packages.
- Ensures assigned packages are installed / constructed in accordance with the project & vendor specifications.
- Manages, inspects, and releases the relevant items of procurement, fabrication, and construction within area of discipline and responsibility.
- Participates in the Total Safety Culture of DRA and site safety requirements.
- Assists with the commissioning of the assigned packages in accordance with the project & vendor specifications.
- Ensures that reports are structured, accurate, complete, and well presented.
- Displays proactive communication with the project team for all matters, especially discipline interface and problem solving.
- Manages design budget man-hours and budget as allocated per discipline/procurement package.
- Ensures designs produced are in accordance with capital budget and quantities.
- Ensures that all interactions with Clients are conducted in professional and respectful manner and that Clients are kept informed and updated on the technical aspects of the project.
- Liaises and co-ordinates with the client’s discipline engineers to ensure adherence to project and client requirements and specifications.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in mechanical and piping design experience and experience in construction
- Problem solving and analytical skills.
- Strong technical and interpersonal skills
- Registered as a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Arizona - desirable.
Physical Requirements:
- While performing duties of this job, you may be required to stand, sit, alternate between sitting and standing, push/pull as necessary, reach overhead or below shoulder level, kneel, squat, stoop, crawl, and work at heights utilizing proper fall protection.
- Must be able to ascend and descend ramps, stairs, and ladders, work on elevated platforms, walk on rough, uneven surfaces, walk on inclined surfaces, and work in confined spaces.
- Occasionally may be required to lift objects (25 pounds or more) during the workday.
- Must be able to enter a manlift with the boom scoping in and out while changing elevations and maintain balance while manlift is moving.
- Must be able to climb on and go into equipment during inspections.
- Must be able to drive and operate industrial motorized vehicles.
- Personal protective equipment may be required when performing work on-site, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, protective clothing, gloves, and any other PPE as required.
- Work is performed on an active mining construction site with various associated risks.
- Will be required to work 10 hours a day on a rotating work shift (currently 3 weeks on, one week off)
We value diversity and the benefits it brings to achieving our objectives, enhancing our reputation, and attracting, engaging, and retaining talented people. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, disability, and ethnicity.
Our commitment to equal opportunities and a diverse workplace is embodied in our values of People, Safety, Trust, Integrity, Excellence, and Courage.