Senior Mechanical Engineer Bulk Materials Handling

Reference: NES027210-RS-1

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer – Bulk Materials Handling to join our engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled engineer with extensive experience in the design, analysis, and delivery of complex bulk materials handling projects across the mining, minerals processing, ports, cement, power, and industrial sectors.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from concept and feasibility studies through detailed engineering, procurement support, construction, commissioning, and client handover.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of bulk materials handling systems for mining and industrial projects.
• Design and specify conveyors (overland, underground, and plant conveyors), transfer stations, chutes, bins, silos, hoppers, stackers, reclaimers, feeders, crushers, and associated equipment.
• Perform equipment sizing, conveyor calculations, chute flow analysis, material handling studies, and mechanical equipment selection.
• Develop engineering calculations, technical specifications, datasheets, design reports, and scope of work documentation.
• Review and approve detailed engineering drawings, 3D models, layouts, and fabrication documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant international and South African engineering standards and client specifications.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and intermediate engineers and designers.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, electrical, process, and project engineering disciplines.
• Participate in HAZOPs, design reviews, constructability reviews, FATs, and commissioning activities.
• Provide engineering support during procurement, fabrication, construction, installation, and commissioning.
• Interface directly with clients, contractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
• Manage engineering deliverables, budgets, schedules, and technical quality.

Minimum Requirements

• BEng or BSc Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in mechanical engineering with significant exposure to bulk materials handling systems.
• Proven experience delivering projects within the mining, minerals processing, ports, power generation, or heavy industrial sectors.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Belt conveyor systems
• Conveyor drive systems
• Transfer chute design
• Storage and reclaim systems
• Crushers and feeders
• Dust suppression and material flow
• Mechanical equipment selection
• Experience producing engineering calculations, equipment specifications, and technical reports.
• Ability to manage multiple engineering projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication, leadership, and client relationship management skills.

Please send your cv to rusteyn@networkrecruitment.co.za