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With over 40 years of experience, we provide specialized engineering expertise and workforce solutions across the Energy, Mining, Oil & Gas, Infrastructure and Industrial sectors.\nFor one of our international clients, a major player in the mining industry, we are currently seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to contribute to a large-scale mining and mineral processing development project in Namibia.\nThe project involves the assessment, optimization and engineering development of existing mining infrastructure and processing facilities, with a strong focus on technical reliability, operational efficiency, safety and long-term sustainability.\nThis opportunity offers the chance to work on a technically challenging international mining project, collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams, EPC/EPCM contractors and specialized equipment suppliers.\n Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Senior Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating mechanical engineering activities throughout the detailed design and project development phases.\nThe successful candidate will ensure that mechanical systems, equipment and associated engineering deliverables comply with project specifications, international standards, operational requirements and safety expectations.\nKey Responsibilities:\nMechanical Engineering & Detailed Design\nLead and review mechanical engineering activities related to mining operations and mineral processing facilities.\nOversee the design and engineering of crushing systems, conveyors, stacking equipment, material handling systems, pumps, tanks, agitators, piping networks and associated mechanical packages.\nReview and validate mechanical engineering deliverables, including equipment lists, technical datasheets, design calculations, general arrangement drawings, piping layouts and 3D models.\nEnsure compliance with applicable engineering standards, technical specifications and project design 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requisitions.\nParticipate in technical bid evaluations and supplier selection processes.\nReview vendor drawings, equipment datasheets and documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements.\nProvide technical support during equipment procurement, manufacturing and delivery.\nParticipate in vendor inspections, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and quality assurance activities.\nConstruction, HSE & Commissioning Support\nProvide mechanical engineering support during construction, equipment installation, pre-commissioning and commissioning.\nReview equipment erection, alignment, inspection and testing requirements.\nParticipate in HAZID, HAZOP and technical risk assessment workshops.\nEnsure that equipment design considers occupational safety, accessibility, lifting operations, wear resistance, corrosion and maintenance requirements.\nSupport the resolution of site technical queries, non-conformities and engineering modifications.\nContribute to mechanical completion activities and commissioning readiness.\nProject Performance\nSupport engineering schedules, resource estimates and technical progress reporting.\nContribute to project cost estimates and CAPEX assessments for mechanical equipment and installations.\nIdentify risks associated with long-lead equipment, engineering interfaces and design changes.\nReport technical progress, challenges and recommendations to the Engineering Manager.\n Education & Professional Background\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.\nMinimum 10 years of professional experience in mechanical engineering, preferably within mining, mineral processing, heavy industry or large-scale EPC/EPCM projects.\nDemonstrated experience in the engineering and design of mechanical equipment for mining and mineral processing operations.\nExperience supporting construction, equipment installation or commissioning activities is highly desirable.\nProfessional engineering registration with ECN Namibia, ECSA or an equivalent professional body would be an advantage.\nTechnical Expertise\nStrong technical knowledge of crushing, conveying, stacking, bulk material handling, pumping, agitation, tanks and industrial piping systems.\nProven experience reviewing detailed engineering documentation and mechanical design packages.\nGood understanding of international engineering codes and standards, including ISO, ASME, API, EN and SANS.\nExperience working with EPC/EPCM contractors, equipment suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.\nKnowledge of mechanical inspection and quality assurance processes, including ITPs, FAT, welding and NDT.\nFamiliarity with 3D engineering models and mechanical design review tools.\nUnderstanding of equipment reliability, maintainability, abrasion, corrosion and mechanical integrity.\nKnowledge of Namibian technical regulations would be an advantage.\nPrevious experience in nuclear facilities, uranium mining or radiologically controlled environments would be a strong asset.\nPersonal Skills\nExcellent technical analysis and problem-solving abilities.\nStrong organizational and coordination skills.\nAbility to manage multiple engineering interfaces and priorities.\nAutonomous, proactive and results-oriented approach.\nExcellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in multicultural environments.\nFluent English, both written and spoken. French would be an advantage.\nValid driver's license.\n Position: Senior Mechanical Engineer\nIndustry: Mining / Mineral Processing / Industrial Engineering\nLocation: Swakopmund, Namibia, with regular activities at the mining project site\nContract: Project-based assignment\nExpected duration: Until 31 December 2027\nProject phase: Detailed Engineering / EPCM Preparation\nLanguage: English required\n Working environment: International, multidisciplinary engineering project\nJoin a technically demanding mining development project and contribute your mechanical engineering expertise to the successful delivery of a major industrial investment in Namibia.","description_format":"text","description_chars":7071,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":10,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"English","level":"Advanced (C1)","optional":false}]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"Namibia","iso":"NA","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Petroleum & Mining Engineering","Recruiting & Staffing","Employer of Record & PEO"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-11-05T17:28:33Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":85,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.899,"p_room":0.945,"age_days":5,"expected_fill_days":13,"reasons":["conf:0","velocity","win:mid"],"computed_at":"2026-11-11T05:49:22Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/iota-group-senior-mechanical-engineer-mining-mineral-processing-mf","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/iota-group-senior-mechanical-engineer-mining-mineral-processing-mf.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-11-11T13:47:53Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":25284,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-12T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":678195},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=678195"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fiota-group-senior-mechanical-engineer-mining-mineral-processing-mf"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":2,"usd":0.2},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fiota-group-senior-mechanical-engineer-mining-mineral-processing-mf"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fiota-group-senior-mechanical-engineer-mining-mineral-processing-mf"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/iota-group-senior-mechanical-engineer-mining-mineral-processing-mf\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fiota-group-senior-mechanical-engineer-mining-mineral-processing-mf"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":3821629}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"iotagroup.com","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":3821629},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. 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