Senior Mechanical Designer

Requisition ID: 100435

Job Category: Engineering

Location: Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Designer / Senior Mechanical Designer to join our Project Delivery Group (PDG) in Medellín.

PDG helps clients reach their business goals through a range of strong technical capabilities. We ensure world-class project delivery through the skills of our people, methodologies, governance, and systems. Our engineering and project management and construction disciplines ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable delivery of projects globally across the metals and mining, infrastructure, and energy sectors. We manage our clients’ entire project lifecycle from studies to building assets, operating the assets, and developing efficiencies. Join our team and become part of a community that strives for positive change-providing the best solutions for our clients’ toughest challenges!

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Be responsible for the production of mechanical equipment layouts, models and drawings in accordance with project requirements under the supervision of the Lead Mechanical Engineer
• Have sound knowledge in the design of project specific mechanical components or systems, as well as fundamental knowledge of the plant processes.
• Understand the owner/user requirements and the project mission
• Assist in interpreting the plant PFDs, P&IDs, and plant battery limits and constraints
• Coordinate the work of draftspersons and senior draftspersons in the preparation of contract drawings, record keeping and monitoring
• Perform conceptual layout work as well as check drawings prior to release
• Develop design details of standard design elements
• Prepare 3D equipment modeling and 3D design
• Generating 2D drawings from the 3D model as required by the project
• Perform the design and drafting of mechanical plant models using applicable standards, project technical specifications and enterprise or project procedures.
• Execute designs following the mechanical and layout design criteria developed
• Use vendor data, drawings and information to develop and verify the model
• Create and maintain check sheets for all equipment as vendor data is received. Back model all changes as required.
• Perform clash detection of models with other discipline models
• Provide material quantity takeoffs for estimating purposes or inclusion into bulk commodity purchases and installation contracts
• Conduct operability and maintainability reviews, walkthroughs. Familiarity with HAZOP studies will be an advantage.

You bring to the role:

• Extensive experience between 10 to 15 years
• Exposure in Bentley OpenPlant preferred. At least exposure to similar 3D software is must
• Experience within a large project, multidisciplinary EPC/EPCM environment
• Detailed design and modeling skills for the plant layout of mechanical equipment
• Thorough knowledge of industry or regulatory standards, regulations and codes pertinent to the design and systems related to the project
• For senior designer role, should be able to lead small teams, plan and supervise the work of others
• Understanding of other discipline interfaces and requirements
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.