Mechanical Engineer -Hyrbrid Phoenix/Tucson, AZ

Job Description

Job Description

This position is responsible for the 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, and documentation and handover.

Engineering

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

Operational Management

• Provides input into all SHE matters, actively participates, and promotes a total safety culture.
• Ensures that relevant project procedures are complied with
• Ensures that fabrication, manufacturing, and construction drawings are issued according to the project programmer
• Manage the time schedule, cost, quality, risk and scope of assigned procurement packages.
• Ensures assigned packages are installed / constructed in accordance with the project & vendor specifications
• Manage, inspects and releases the relevant items of procurement, fabrication and construction within area of discipline and responsibility
• Participates in the Total Safety Culture of DRA and site safety requirements
• Assists with the commissioning of the assigned packages in accordance with the project & vendor specifications
• Ensures that reports are structured, accurate, complete and well presented
• Displays proactive communication with project team with respect to discipline interface and problem solving

Financial

• Manage personal and design/droughting budget man-hours
• Manages budget as allocated per discipline/procurement package
• Ensures designs produced are in accordance with capital budget and quantities
• Ensures suitable contract management is applied to managed procurement packages
• Ensures proper change management procedure is adhered to

Client Relations

• Ensures that all interactions with Clients are conducted in professional and respectful manner
• Ensures that Clients are kept informed and updated on the technical aspects of the project
• Ensures that DRA 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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS

• While performing duties of this job, you may be required to stand, sit, alternate between sitting and standing, push/pull as necessary, reach overhead or below shoulder level, kneel, squat, stoop, crawl, and work at heights utilizing proper fall protection.
• Ability to access all areas of the job site and conduct physical evaluations of grounds and equipment including ability to work at high elevations.
• Personal protective equipment may be required when performing work on-site, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, protective clothing, gloves, and any other PPE as required.
• Work may be performed on an active mining construction site with various associated risks.

EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Experience of onsite construction and commissioning experience within a multi-disciplinary team in Industrial, Mining & Minerals, Oil & Gas, or equivalent environment.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering preferred.
• Registered as a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Arizona - desirable.

Note: This position is hybrid to Phoenix, AZ with onsite presence required at our Tucson site*****

DRA Global is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that diversity strengthens our ability to reach our goals, enhances our reputation, and helps us attract, engage, and retain great people.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, or any other characteristic. Our values — People, Safety, Trust, Integrity, Excellence, and Courage — reflect our ongoing commitment to equal opportunities and an inclusive culture.