Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Location: Zimbabwe

Primary Purpose:

To undertake engineering and discipline project design activities across concept, pre-feasibility, feasibility studies, EPCM and EPC projects, ensuring delivery of high-quality outputs that conform to client and industry standards.

Main Responsibilities:

• Design Engineering: Develop innovative and detailed engineering designs adhering to best practise and client requirements.
• Technical Support: Provide technical assistance throughout project phases, supporting internal teams and site operations.
• Package Management: Manage assigned procurement packages, ensuring compliance with scope, schedule, cost and quality requirements.
• Site Support and Commissioning: Assist with on-site activities, including commissioning, to ensure smooth project execution.
• Documentation and Handover: Prepare and manage comprehensive documentation to support project close-out and handover.

Key Performance Areas (Responsibilities):

1. New Business Development

• Identify and prospect new leads and clients through networking and other channels to generate interest.
• Develop persuasive approaches to encourage potential clients to partner with DRA.
• Support the Country Manager in maintaining a robust pipeline of business opportunities.
• Prioritise and nurture leads to convert into viable projects.
• Expand DRA’s project footprint within global markets.
• Apply negotiation strategies by assessing risks, benefits, and partner requirements.
• Assist with contract development and negotiation to secure new business.
• Maintain confidentiality to protect DRA’s intellectual property and commercial interests.
• Continuously enhance professional knowledge through learning and engagement with relevant industry bodies.

2. Client Relationship Building

• Research and cultivate relationships with new clients.
• Identify key decision-makers and influencers within client organisations.
• Maintain and strengthen existing client relationships to secure repeat business.
• Engage in industry networking to broaden business reach.

3. Engineering

• Produce innovative, accurate designs in accordance with good engineering practise.
• Design conveyor and piping systems within the area of responsibility, subject to review by the relevant BMH or piping technical lead.
• Ensure designs comply with client standards, industry regulations, and applicable legislation.
• Coordinate design interfaces across disciplines to ensure integration and coherence.
• Verify the accuracy of certified design data received from vendors, contractors and consultants.
• Facilitate effective peer review and approval of discipline designs.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives, including lessons learnt, value engineering, and adoption of new technologies.
• Take responsibility forthe engineering discipline sign-off.
• Collaborate with internal and external design and drafting teams.
• Contribute discipline inputs for studies and proposals.
• Provide engineering support to site teams and participate in commissioning activities.
• Manage markup and back-draughting of redline drawings.

4. Operational Management

• Actively contribute to Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) matters and promote a culture of total safety.
• Ensure compliance with relevant project procedures and standards.
• Oversee issuance of fabrication, manufacturing and construction drawings in line with project schedules.
• Manage time, cost, quality, risk and scope for assigned procurement packages.
• Verify that installation and construction meet project and vendor specifications.
• Inspect and approve procurement, fabrication and construction items within the area of responsibility.
• Participate actively in site safety initiatives and promote a total safety culture.
• Assist with the commissioning of assigned packages according to project and vendor requirements.
• Produce structured, accurate, complete and well-presented reports.
• Maintain proactive communication within the project team regarding discipline interfaces and problem-solving.

5. Financial Management

• Manage personal and design/draughting budgeted man-hours efficiently.
• Oversee budgets allocated to disciplines or procurement packages.
• Ensure designs are delivered within capital budgets and quantity constraints.
• Apply appropriate contract management practises for procurement packages under your control.
• Strictly adhere to change management procedures.

6. Client Relations

• Conduct all client interactions professionally and respectfully.
• Keep clients regularly informed and updated on technical project progress.
• Ensure DRA remains the client’s preferred engineering services provider.
• Liaise and coordinate with client discipline engineers to ensure compliance with project and client requirements.

7. Personal Capabilities

• Demonstrates initiative and proactivity by anticipating issues and providing solutions.
• Committed to the success of the project and team.
• Maintains a positive, can-do attitude.
• Values innovation and diversity of ideas.

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Contact information

Yolanda Swart