General Installation & Piping Engineer – Uranium Mining Project (French Speaking)

About the role

IOTA Group supports major international projects in energy, nuclear, mining, infrastructure and industry. For a uranium mining project in Namibia, it is looking for an experienced General Installation & Piping Engineer who speaks French. The role covers site layout, non-process buildings, HVAC, utilities and piping, with oversight of the EPCM/EPC contractors. It is based at the Swakopmund and Trekkopje site, on a permanent contract, starting as soon as possible, with a 4x4 or 8x2 rotation.

Key responsibilities

• Perform and review general installations (site layout, non-process buildings, HVAC and ventilation, plumbing, potable and fire water, sewage, compressed air and other utilities) and piping (specifications, piping class, design review), overseeing the EPCM/EPC contractors.
• Maintain the site plot plan and general arrangements, coordinate space allocation and interfaces with disciplines and existing facilities.
• Define design criteria for non-process infrastructure (offices, workshops, warehouses, laboratories, camp) with end users.
• Review layouts, building drawings, HVAC and dust extraction, utility balances, fire water network and 3D models, and carry out interdisciplinary checks.
• Prepare specifications, evaluate technical bids and review vendor documents with Procurement, including modular and prefabricated buildings.
• Take part in HAZID/HAZOP and design reviews (fire protection, ventilation of radiologically controlled areas, accessibility, maintenance) and follow up actions.
• Manage the general installation and piping configuration with other disciplines under the engineering manager, resolve technical queries, RFIs and site deviations, support commissioning and prepare engineering change requests.
• Report progress, technical issues and risks to the Engineering Manager and help digitise engineering data and 3D model use on site.

Required profile

• More than 10 years of experience in general installations, layout or building services engineering on mining, mineral processing or industrial projects (EPC/EPCM).
• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Civil or Building Services Engineering.
• Professional registration (ECN Namibia, ECSA or equivalent) is a plus.
• Valid driver's licence; fluency in English and French; ability to work in an international, multicultural environment.
• Namibian regulation knowledge and experience with nuclear or radiologically controlled facilities are a bonus.

Required skills

• Plant layout, industrial buildings, HVAC and building services, utilities, and international codes and standards (ASHRAE, NFPA, EN, SANS)
• 3D design and model review tools
• Site experience during construction or commissioning is a plus