Senior Mechanical Engineer

Overview At Red Ember Recruitment, we provide HR, Payroll, and Talent solutions that drive real business value. Our experienced team helps businesses streamline processes, optimise workforce management, and achieve growth. We handle recruitment from interns to executives, bulk hiring, response management, and specialised headhunting, alongside HR consulting, payroll support, and talent management.
Job Description Red Ember Recruitment is recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Engineering role focused on hydro mining solutions, pump and pipeline design, and technological innovation. The successful candidate will drive engineering projects, improve operational processes, provide technical and analytical support across the Group, and facilitate the integration of new technologies in line with the company’s strategic objectives.

Key Performance Areas and Tasks: 

Pump and Pipeline System Designs and Reviews

• Lead and develop concept studies for slurry and high-pressure water systems in support of global hydro mining projects, in collaboration with team members.
  
• Manage specialist consultants in developing these systems through the study stages and into execution.
  
• Review existing pump and pipeline systems to identify bottlenecks and recommend improvements and optimisation opportunities.
  

Hydro Mining

• Rapidly acquire new skills to support the company’s hydro mining services through engagement with internal specialists, external experts, and ongoing research.
  
• Develop expertise and progress towards becoming an industry leader in hydro mining.
  
• Project Management
  
• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closing of assigned strategic projects, including projects beyond hydro mining.
  
• Manage the overall project scope, project team, resources, budgets, and successful delivery of projects.
  
• Coordinate and manage external consultants, suppliers, and developers throughout project execution.
  

NXTGEN Reporting

• Develop and implement business models and business plans for NXTGEN initiatives.
  
• Prepare detailed progress reports on assigned strategic projects.
  
• Communicate project-specific information to EXCO and relevant stakeholders.
  
• Promote awareness of NXTGEN initiatives across the business.
  
• Drive marketing initiatives related to NXTGEN projects.
  

Risk Identification and Management

• Identify risks associated with NXTGEN initiatives and develop solutions to eliminate or mitigate them through engineering.
  
• Transform challenges and risks into strengths that create unique selling opportunities for NXTGEN solutions.
  
• Identify relevant controls and mitigation measures, and evaluate the effectiveness of the business’s control environment.
  
• Liaise continuously with mineral processing and tailings technical and operational teams to implement new work practices.
  

Innovative Engineering Solutions

• Monitor industry trends, initiatives, and emerging business opportunities.
  
• Lead and manage research projects, including academic and other research initiatives.
  
• Investigate, identify, research, develop, and operationalise new equipment solutions.
  
• Investigate, define, and operationalise new tailings deposition and placement solutions.
  
• Investigate and develop new reclamation solutions, including pumping and piping systems, and operationalise these solutions through concept mechanical designs.
  
• Develop risk management solutions using industry best practices and tools.
  
• Market innovative engineering solutions to relevant stakeholders and customers
  
• Conduct commercial negotiations and formalise innovative solutions with service providers, suppliers, consultants, and other relevant parties
  

Requirements Qualifications Posted By Fortunate Seerane