Senior Designer - Mechanical (Underground Hard Rock Mining)

Here is what you will be doing: 

The Senior Mechanical Designer will lead the mechanical design of underground hard rock mining systems and infrastructure. The role covers the full design lifecycle from concept through to detailed design and construction support, with a focus on crushing, conveying, fixed plant systems and associated underground infrastructure. 

• Lead mechanical design of underground hard rock mining systems including crushers, conveyors, ore passes, fixed plant and underground infrastructure. 
• Lead the development of detailed mechanical design drawings, models and documentation using AutoCAD and Navisworks. 
• Support coordination of ventilation-on-demand (VOD) systems, fans, ducting and associated mechanical infrastructure where required (prior exposure advantageous). 
• Prepare mechanical design calculations, equipment selection documents, specifications and data sheets. 
• Review and coordinate mechanical designs with civil, structural, electrical and process disciplines. 
• Lead 3D model development and participate in design and clash detection reviews. 
• Ensure compliance with applicable mechanical engineering codes, mining regulations and project standards. 
• Operate autonomously across all project stages from concept, FEED, detailed design and construction support. 
• Provide technical mentorship and quality review of outputs from junior and intermediate mechanical designers. 
• Liaise with project managers and engineering leads to maintain deliverable quality, schedule and scope. 
• Participate in site visits, hazard identification (HAZID/HAZOP) reviews and constructability assessments as required.

Here is what we are looking for: 

• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD – mechanical design and drawing production for mining applications. 
• Experience with Advance Steel advantageous. 
• Navisworks – 3D model coordination, clash detection and design review. 
• Deep technical expertise in underground crushing systems, conveyors, ore handling and fixed plant design. 
• Experience with VOD systems, fans, ducting and underground ventilation infrastructure advantageous. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead mechanical design packages autonomously across all project phases. 
• Strong understanding of mining regulations and mechanical engineering codes applicable to underground environments. 
• Registration with ECSA or equivalent professional body (advantageous). 
• Experience in both copper and gold underground mining environments. 
• Exposure to HAZID, HAZOP and constructability review processes. 
• Experience working in a consulting engineering or workshare environment.