Senior Mechanical Engineer - Mining & Mineral Processing

About the role

IOTA Group, an international engineering consultancy, is recruiting a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a large-scale mining and mineral processing development project in Namibia, on behalf of an international client. The project assesses, optimizes and engineers existing mining infrastructure and processing facilities, with a focus on reliability, efficiency, safety and sustainability. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the engineer oversees mechanical engineering activities from detailed design through to commissioning.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and review mechanical design of crushing systems, conveyors, stacking equipment, material handling, pumps, tanks, agitators, piping and associated packages, and validate deliverables such as equipment lists, datasheets, calculations, drawings and 3D models.
• Coordinate design reviews with Civil, Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation and Process teams, and coordinate with EPC/EPCM contractors, equipment manufacturers and suppliers.
• Review vendor documentation, manage technical queries, engineering deviations and design changes, and monitor engineering progress and technical risks.
• Prepare and review equipment specifications and technical requisitions, take part in bid evaluations and supplier selection, and support vendor inspections, FATs and quality assurance.
• Support construction, installation, pre-commissioning and commissioning, including HAZID, HAZOP and risk assessments, and contribute to mechanical completion and commissioning readiness.
• Support engineering schedules, cost estimates and CAPEX assessments, and report technical progress to the Engineering Manager.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in mechanical engineering, preferably in mining, mineral processing, heavy industry or large EPC/EPCM projects.
• Demonstrated experience designing mechanical equipment for mining and mineral processing; construction, installation or commissioning support is highly desirable.
• Professional engineering registration with ECN Namibia, ECSA or an equivalent body is an advantage; knowledge of Namibian regulations and fluent English are required; French is an advantage.

Required skills

• Crushing, conveying, bulk material handling, pumping, agitation, tanks and industrial piping systems.
• International standards such as ISO, ASME, API, EN and SANS.
• Mechanical inspection, ITPs, FAT, welding and NDT.
• 3D engineering models and design review tools.
• Equipment reliability, maintainability, abrasion, corrosion and mechanical integrity.