On behalf of our client, we are currently seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team and contribute to the success of our projects.

Primary Purpose (Role):

Engineering and discipline project design activities relating to concept, pre-feasibility, feasibility studies, EPCM and EPC projects.

Main functions include (but not limited to):

• Design Engineering
• Technical Support
• Package Management
• Site Support
• Commissioning
• Documentation and handover

Key Performance Areas (Responsibilities)

New Business Development 

• Prospect for new leads and/or clients by networking and other means of generating interest from potential clients.
• Develop persuasive approaches that will encourage potential clients.
• Assist Country Manager in the development of ongoing pipeline of new business for the company.
• Identify, prioritise and develop new leads for the company.
• Successfully convert leads into opportunities for the company to bid on.
• Expand the company’s project footprint into the global market.
• Utilize negotiating strategies and positions by studying integration of new venture with company strategies and operations; examining risks and potentials; estimating partners’ needs and goals.
• Assist in closing new business deals by coordinating requirements, assisting/guiding the development and negotiating contracts.
• Protects value by keeping information confidential.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Client Relationship Building 

• Research and build relationships with new clients.
• Identify the decision makers and influencers within the client organisation.
• Maintain and augment existing as well as new client relationships to ensure business opportunities.
• Networking with other industry professionals.

Engineering

• Carry out innovative detailed designs as required for specific disciplines following good engineering practices
• Design of conveyor and piping systems in area of responsibility (Checked by relevant BMH or piping technical lead)
• Ensure that the discipline designs are carried out in accordance with client standards and specifications, industry standards and the relevant legislation (quality of design)
• Provide design interface between disciplines
• Ensure (certified) design information received from vendors, contractors and consultants is accurate and interfaces with other designs
• Ensure the effective (peer) review and approval of discipline design
• Ensure continuous improvement, lessons learnt, value engineering, fit for purpose and latest technologies are implemented
• Carry the responsibility for the engineering discipline sign off
• Interface with internal and external design and drafting disciplines
• Provide discipline inputs for studies and proposals
• Provide engineering support to the site team
• Perform commissioning discipline activities
• Manage the mark-up and back draughting of redline drawings

Operational Management

• Provide input into all SHE matters, actively participate and promote a total safety culture.
• Ensure that relevant project procedures are complied with
• Ensure that fabrication, manufacturing and construction drawings are issued according to project programme
• Manage the programme (time), cost, quality, risk and scope of assigned procurement packages.
• Ensure assigned packages are installed / constructed in accordance with the project & vendor specifications
• Manage, inspect and release the relevant items of procurement, fabrication and construction within area of discipline and responsibility
• Participate in the Total Safety Culture and site safety requirements
• Assist with the commissioning of the assigned packages in accordance with the project & vendor specifications
• Ensure that reports are structured, accurate, complete and well presented
• Display proactive communication with project team with respect to discipline interface and problem solving

Financial

• Manage personal and design/draughting budget man-hours
• Manage budget as allocated per discipline/procurement package
• Ensure designs produced are in accordance with capital budget and quantities
• Ensure suitable contract management is applied to managed procurement packages

Client Relations

• Ensures that all interactions with Clients are conducted in professional and respectful manner
• Ensures that Clients are kept informed and up to date on status of project technical aspects
• Ensures that our company remains the Clients engineering service provider of choice
• Liaises and co-ordinates with the client’s discipline engineers to ensure adherence to project and client requirements and specifications

Personal Capabilities

• Shows initiative and proactiveness (i.e. prevents rather than solves problems or provides a solution)
• Is committed to the success of the project
• Has a positive and can-do attitude
• Values innovation and diversity of ideas

Qualifications

• Diploma/bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a relevant field.

Registrations

• Engineers Registration Board (ERB) – Peng

Experience

• Experience within a design and construction company in the Mining and/or EPCM Industries.
• Experience and knowledge job related software and standards
• General experience and understanding of problem solving, risk assessment, developing advanced level analysis
• Minimum 6 years

Knowledge Areas

• Knowledge of draughting, including elements of CAD packages
• General appreciation and Knowledge of Industry Safety and Quality procedures.
• Knowledge in engineering design.

Ownership or experience running an engineering company will be considered an added advantage.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV jobs@kazikazi.co.tz.

Please include “Senior Mechanical Engineer Application” in the subject line.

Application Deadline: 4th October 2024

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.