Mechanical / Plant Design Engineer (Fabrication & Buildability Lead)

Mechanical / Plant Design Engineer (Fabrication & Buildability Lead)

200TPH Hard-Rock Processing Plant | Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

Location: Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) – Site / Project Based

Industry: Mining | Gold | Mineral Processing | EPCM Engineering

About the Opportunity

Our client is a mining development platform focused on transforming artisanal gold regions into structured industrial production systems across the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

The business is currently advancing the development of a 200TPH hard-rock mineral processing plant, entering a critical engineering and execution phase as the project transitions from conceptual development into fabrication-ready design, construction preparation, commissioning, and operational ramp-up.

As part of a highly specialised Core Design Triad, the company seeks to appoint an experienced Mechanical / Plant Design Engineer (Fabrication & Buildability Lead) to convert process design into practical, buildable, and fabrication-ready engineering packages suitable for execution in remote mining environments.

This opportunity is suited to a hands-on engineering professional with a proven track record of delivering operational mining plants, rather than purely theoretical engineering outputs.

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical Plant Design & Engineering

  • Develop detailed mechanical plant layouts and engineering designs for a 200TPH hard-rock processing facility.
  • Produce high-quality 3D plant models and general arrangement drawings.
  • Translate process flowsheets into fabrication-ready engineering deliverables.

Fabrication & Buildability

  • Prepare complete fabrication-ready engineering packages for site execution.
  • Ensure constructability and installation practicality in remote mining environments.
  • Review plant layout optimisation for accessibility, maintainability, and operational efficiency.

Structural & Piping Coordination

  • Coordinate mechanical, structural, piping, and plant integration requirements.
  • Ensure alignment between engineering disciplines for seamless execution.
  • Support interface management across engineering workstreams.

Procurement & Vendor Support

  • Support procurement processes and vendor technical evaluations.
  • Review equipment specifications, datasheets, and vendor submissions.
  • Liaise with OEMs, suppliers, and fabrication workshops.

Construction, Installation & Commissioning Support

  • Coordinate with fabrication workshops and construction teams.
  • Support site installation and mechanical commissioning activities.
  • Assist with troubleshooting and engineering modifications during execution.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications

  • Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
  • Strong EPCM and mining plant construction experience
  • Proven delivery of fabrication-ready engineering packages
  • Advanced 3D plant design capability
  • Strong understanding of modular plant construction and remote mining environments
  • Demonstrated experience in hard-rock mineral processing plants
  • Strong African mining experience including DRC / Central Africa
  • Proficiency in:
    • AutoCAD
    • SolidWorks
    • Inventor
    • Plant 3D
    • Or equivalent plant engineering software

Essential Requirements

The successful candidate must demonstrate:

  • Proven delivery of operational mining plants (not conceptual-only engineering)
  • Hands-on engineering and execution capability
  • Prior DRC or Central African mining experience
  • Ability to work in remote and fast-paced project environments
  • Practical, execution-focused engineering mind set
  • Strong cross-cultural communication and leadership capability

Key Deliverables

  • General Arrangement (GA) Drawings
  • 3D Plant Models
  • Mechanical fabrication packages
  • Equipment specifications and datasheets
  • Structural coordination drawings
  • Construction support documentation

Contract Conditions

  • Willingness to work in remote mining environments
  • Ability to mobilise to the DRC project site as required
  • Strong field leadership and stakeholder engagement capability
  • Compliance with all project HSE requirements

Remuneration

Market Related Salary

Why Join?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-impact mining development platform and play a pivotal role in designing and delivering a 200TPH hard-rock gold processing plant in the DRC. You will be instrumental in moving the project from engineering into construction, commissioning, and operational readiness.

Interested?

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