Project / M&E Engineer (Mineral Processing Plant Project)

About the role

Seeking a hands-on and technically capable Project / M&E Engineer to form part of the Company's internal project team and support the execution of a mineral processing plant project from engineering and equipment delivery through installation, testing, commissioning and operational handover. The role will focus on the technical coordination and execution of mechanical and electrical equipment installation, working closely with the internal project team and coordinating external contractors, equipment suppliers, consultants and specialist resources where required.

Key responsibilities

• Work as part of the internal project team to execute the process plant project
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, fabrication, delivery, installation and commissioning interfaces
• Review engineering drawings, equipment layouts, specifications, P&IDs and vendor documentation
• Identify technical issues and coordinate solutions with engineering consultants, vendors and internal teams
• Ensure site execution is aligned with approved engineering requirements
• Provide technical coordination and oversight for installation of crushers, screens, conveyors, grinding mills, pumps, dewatering equipment, motors and drives, piping systems, tanks, structural/mechanical equipment and other process and auxiliary machinery
• Develop and coordinate equipment testing and pre-commissioning activities
• Support dry commissioning, wet commissioning and integrated plant commissioning
• Support preparation of the plant for operational handover and work with Operations and Maintenance teams to identify critical equipment and maintenance requirements
• Monitor actual project progress against the approved schedule and milestones

About you

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, relevant or related engineering discipline
• Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering, project, installation or commissioning experience
• Hands-on experience with industrial machinery, process equipment or heavy equipment installation
• Experience in equipment testing and commissioning
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, equipment layouts, P&IDs and technical specifications
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities
• Willingness to work at project / mine site and travel when required
• Hands-on and practical with strong engineering fundamentals
• Strong equipment installation and commissioning capability
• Strong problem-solving and coordination skills