Job Opportunities at Wood

Job Description

• The Civil & Structural Design Coordinator holds a supervisory position and supports the Lead Civil & Structural Engineer and to Project Design Coordinator in planning and coordinating deliverables and activities related to civil & structural design and modelling in medium to large-scale minerals and metals projects. The primary objective of the design coordination function is to ensure consistency across project engineering disciplines and design deliverables, by establishing standards and norms, managing activities and practices, facilitating effective communication and reporting for technical drawings and 3D models.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, direction, mentorship and support to the project design team by:
• Setting goals, assigning tasks (where necessary), reinforcing roles and responsibilities, and monitoring progress
• Ensuring that 3D modelling progress management has been planned and implemented according to procedure
• Proactively driving 3D model maturity for scheduled internal and client stage gate model reviews.
• Ensuring that design concepts, drawing deliverables and 3D models are being prepared, reviewed and approved according to the project management plan
• Ensuring that the site and plant plot plans are updated and issued according to the project management plan
• Coordinating and reviewing discipline deliverable estimates and drawing registers during project planning and re-planning
• Implement quality assurance to achieve the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of design deliverables by:
• Ensuring that drawing standards and procedures are adhered to, to maintain consistency across engineering disciplines. This ensures that deliverables are presented in a standardized manner
• Ensuring that actions and issues arising from design and model reviews are recorded, assigned and closed-out
• Coordinating and expediting 3D model clash management
• Manage issues and risk related to design layout and deliverable production during the design phase by:
• Identifying design layout and interface threats and opportunities
• Developing mitigation strategies to minimize their impact on project success
• Ensuring that all design reviews are scheduled and implemented according to the project management plan
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among project team members, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution by:
• Monitor and effectively communicate all design changes, design holds, and design decisions across disciplines. Additionally, it is crucial to accurately indicate the relevant design holds on the 2D deliverables and ensure their correct representation in the model.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and reference information by
• Ensuring that designers maintain drawing history files, whether virtual or physical
• Ensuring that all design input and receivable information (client data, vendor data, survey data, etc.) is up to date and can be relied upon
• Documenting, communicating and following up on design changes
• Contribute to continuous improvement and enhancement of efficiency and effectiveness of both the project and the business unit to by:
• Strict control, monitoring and reporting of resource man-hours
• Identifying opportunities for procedural improvement
• Implementing best practices and standard industry practices
• Embedding a strong of safety by design culture
• Proactively driving the use of past lessons learned and intellectual property re-use

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a national diploma in mechanical or civil engineering
• Formal BIM qualification would be advantageous.

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Minimum 10 years of experience working within an EPCM environment.
• Minimum 10 years of experience with mining, minerals and metals projects
• Able to demonstrate experience with both greenfield and brownfield projects
• Strong understanding of plant design and equipment layout and ability to coordinate with other discipline design groups to progress integrated plant design
• High-level of competency with AutoCAD and Navisworks 
• High-level of competency with data-driven 3D modelling design applications and workflows

Personal attributes:

• Excellent planning and administration skills
• Able to adapt to changing priorities
• Self-starter and an ability to identify, intervene and resolve interface problems with little input or guidance
• Good written and interpersonal communication skills
• Good understanding with respect to applicable international codes and standards and their application

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Job Description

• To work in a safe manner, complying with and actively contributing to the company Health, Safety and Environmental HSE policies, manuals and procedures.  At all times considering the health, safety and welfare of fellow workers, visitors, clients, community, and the environment.
• Produce mechanical drawings in accordance with accepted Engineering practice and company draughting procedures
• Experienced and familiar with relevant CAD software packages including 3D design software)

Responsibilities

• Primarily, undertake 3D CAD design modelling and 2D drafting annotations.
• Modelling of 2D Vendor drawings into 3D Models,
• Detailed design and production of mechanical models and drawings encompassing all aspects of a Mining Processing plant construction package in accordance with relevant standards and project requirements.
• Timely completion of mechanical deliverables to schedules.
• Adherence to project man-hour budgets.
• Adherence to company standards and procedures.
• Miscellaneous tasks such as vendor works inspections, material take-offs, standard drawings, and detail drawings.
• Production of drawings in accordance with established procedures, i.e., internal review, client review, checking, etc.
• Clarity and accuracy of drawings.
• Work closely with consultants, other disciplines, and Project/Study Managers to ensure that client’s objectives are met in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance and take initiative for safety and environmental issues

Qualifications:

• Tertiary Technical Qualification, (National Diploma etc.)

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Minimum of 5 to 8 years Mechanical design experience in the mining and minerals processing area in design office and in the field.
• Knowledge of Mineral Processing Plant equipment such Primary Crusher, Secondary Crushers, Tertiary Crushers, Vibrating Screens, Feeders, Stockpiles.
• A good understanding of the operation of belt conveyors and its various components.
• Well-developed computer skills and knowledge of design packages and discipline related application software.
• Experienced and familiar with relevant CAD software packages including 3D and company Drafting Procedure, knowledge of word, databases, and spreadsheets
• Knowledge of fabrication, construction and operations.
• Good understanding of mechanical technology.
• Checking skills with ability to work unsupervised, focus on task completion, initiative.
• Quick and accurate with methodical approach to allocated work areas.

Personal attributes:

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive attitude.
• Personal integrity and trustworthiness.
• A common-sense approach to everyday life.
• A willingness to treat all people with respect, integrity and consistency.
• High levels of initiative and “get up and go” to manage own workflow to meet objectives.
• A capacity for persistence, resilience and patience in a sometimes-challenging environment.
• An appreciation of the value of teamwork and willingness to work as part of a team, providing support for other team members as required.
• Ability to work in remote locationsv

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Job Description

• Ensure that designs are in accordance with project / study requirements and company objectives and are produced in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• To work in a safe manner, complying with and actively contributing to the WOOD Health, Safety and Environmental HSE policies, manuals and procedures. At all times considering the health, safety and welfare of fellow workers, visitors, clients, community and the environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare/Review technical specifications, contract specifications, calculations, reports, design criteria, tender documentation, installation contract documents and other documents required by the project / study in accordance with project, discipline, statutory regulations, good-practice and company procedural requirements.
• Required to serve as discipline lead engineer from time to time depending on operational requirements.
• Ensure project filing system is maintained and kept up to date in a discipline or project system.
• Ensure the that designs produced support the method of construction and ease of plant maintenance and operations.
• Ensure design engineering standards are maintained and adhered to on all projects.
• Review and comment on design documents and drawings from own discipline and from other disciplines.
• Review and approve vendor documentation for compliance with project / study specifications.
• Estimate, control, and review design scope changes.
• Attend factory acceptance tests and provide input into vendor’s test documentation.
• Liaise with client to ensure that design is in accordance with agreed requirements.
• Liaise with Site construction staff on technical queries on resolution of engineering design issues 
• Prepare project close out reports with comparison of design and procurement budgets.
• Conduct regular design group meetings within a project / study context.
• Provide timely reports regarding all discussions held and progress made. Ensure all correspondence is recorded.
• Allocate work and aid discipline engineers and designers on projects / studies.
• Input into progress reports, including listing achievements and highlighting issues as required.
• Provide input into proposals and man-hour estimates
• Work closely with other consultants and other disciplines and Project / Study Managers to ensure that client’s objectives are met in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance and take initiative for safety and environmental issues.

Qualifications: 

• BSc, BEng or B. Tech or National Diploma with a minimum of 10 years’ experience.
• ECSA registered.

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Minimum of 8 years Mechanical design experience in the mining and minerals processing area in the design office and in the field.
• Well-developed computer skills and knowledge of word, databases, spreadsheets and discipline related application software.
• Site experience – construction and commissioning.
• Slurry pumping experience.
• Materials Handling experience.
• Mechanical Package experience.

Personal attributes:

• Good verbal, written, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Good organizational, administration and time management skills.
• A proactive attitude.
• Personal integrity and trustworthiness.
• A common-sense approach to everyday life.
• A willingness to treat all people with respect, integrity and consistency.
• High levels of initiative and “get up and go” to manage own work flow to meet objectives.
• A capacity for persistence and resilience and patience in a sometimes-challenging environment.
• An appreciation of the value of teamwork and willingness to work as part of a team, providing support for other team members as required.v

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Job Description

• Responsible for the structural, mechanical, platework and piping areas on the construction site,

Responsibilities

•  Review SMPP contractors QA and QMS manuals, plans and procedures for compliance with national codes and standards (for SMPP disciplines)
• Ensure that structural, mechanical, platework and piping construction activities are conducted in accordance with procedures and set standards
• Monitor/audit contractors to ensure prescribed quality and safety requirements are met/maintained
• Resolve all matters associated with quality and safety which may affect the project
• Prepare construction specific procedures and work instructions as required
• Establish a Quality Control policy to provide documentary evidence of the quality attained on the project
• Witness, inspection and surveillance checks in accordance with the Quality Control Plan and the requirements of the Quality Manager
• Ensuring that all Quality Control checks and tests are instigated, with records maintained and available and area released in accordance with contractors Quality Control Plan
• Attend contractor progress meetings in order to provide detailed reports and interface between client and Direct Field Labour crews
• Co-ordinating/ communicating various issues among the client/ consultants that affect the structural, mechanical, platework and piping engineering design, safety, and regulatory compliance of the work
• Evaluate/ comment on work performed by the company and any sub-contractors to ensure that the work is being executed in accordance with project specifications, and regulatory requirements
• Includes review of structural, mechanical, platework and piping design drawings and documents
• Generate structural, mechanical, platework and piping engineering queries from the company as well as technical information requests
• Participate in kick off meetings and progress meetings with support sub-contractors and construction crews
• Ensuring implementation of established procedures
• Expediting with material control function material delivery, distribution and availability in accordance with planned activities
• Execution of any legal instruction given to me by a Manager

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Mechanical and/or Structural Disciplines 

Knowledge, skills, and experience:

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in construction, within the mining/minerals processing environment.
• Experience in providing construction input into projects within an EPCM environment.
• Working experience of the Mine Health and Safety Act 29 of 1996
• Ability to travel locally and/or internationally as and when required.
• Previous experience working in a mining environment
• Experience working on a project governed by the Mine Health and Safety Act 29 of 1996 

Personal attributes:

• Ability to communicate verbally in a clear and convincing manner.
• Ability to express self clearly in written communication.
• Clear logical thinker.
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and keep in balance multiple priorities/demands
• Good attention to detail and ability to break down complex information into simple, easy to understand language.
• High level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
   

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Job Description

• Produce structural models and drawings in accordance with accepted Engineering practice and company drafting procedures. 
• To work in a safe manner, complying with and actively contributing to the company Health, Safety and Environmental HSE policies, manuals and procedures. At all times considering the health, safety and welfare of fellow workers, visitors, clients, community and the environment.

Responsibilities

• Production of models and drawings on time and within budget.
• Clarity and accuracy of models and drawings.
• Knowledge and adherence to design procedures.
• Knowledge of and adherence to applicable standards and the company Drafting Procedures.
• Completion of error free drawings to sound engineering practices.
• Accurate completion and timely submission of timesheets.
• To actively pursue excellent Health, Safety and Environmental performance standards and to encourage all staff to achieve or out perform the indicated HSE KPI’s of the company
• Detailed design and production of structural models and drawings encompassing all aspects of a plant construction package in accordance with relevant standards and project requirements.
• Timely completion of drawings to schedules.
• Adherence to project man-hour budgets.
• Adherence to company Standards and Procedures.

Qualifications:

• Drafting qualification a minimum.
• Diploma in engineering preferred.

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Minimum of 3 years design draughting experience, of which 5 years are in the mining and minerals processing area.
• Familiar with relevant 2D & 3D CAD software, company Drafting Procedures.
• Experience using Tekla Structures preferred.
• Broad knowledge of construction and operations.
• Good understanding of technology.
• Experience with Process Plant design and layout.
• Understanding of other discipline requirements.
• Checking skills with ability to work unsupervised, focus on task completion.

Personal attributes:

• An open mind to new ideas / concepts.
• Team player. and netw
   

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Job Description

• Responsible for the civil and structural engineering detail design on mining and minerals processing plant projects / studies, including professional sign off.
• Coordinate and supervise design functions within projects /studies.
• Undertake technical reviews / audits to ensure that designs are in accordance with project / study requirements and company objectives and are produced in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Provide coaching and guidance to less experienced staff, engineers and designers to increase technical competence, as well as knowledge of systems and procedures.
• To work in a safe manner, complying with and actively contributing to the company Health, Safety and Environmental HSE policies, manuals and procedures. At all times considering the health, safety and welfare of fellow workers, visitors, clients, community and the environment.
• Responsibilities
• Accountable that the quality and content of deliverables of the structural design discipline are in line with the needs of the client and regulatory authorities and responsible for engineering content, discipline design drawings and technical documents within a project / study.
• Responsible for preparation and / or review of engineering deliverables including technical specifications, contract specifications, design criteria, calculations, reports, evaluations and other documents required by the project / study.
• Input to capital estimates including quantity calculations. Set and review man-hour budgets for engineering and drafting, recommend engagement of additional manning as required.
• Monitor the progress and performance of project discipline teams. Provide feedback and support where necessary.
• Oversee and manage design scope changes.
• Provide feedback to the project engineering manager on design progress, budget and schedule.
• Provide technical and commercial direction to engineers in relation to design quality, design schedules and design budgets.
• Prepare and review feasibility studies documentation and estimates.
• Assist engineering management to assess the suitability of staff and identify the key resources for specific projects / studies.
• Ensure designs produced are cost effective and optimal in terms of constructability, maintainability, serviceability, and safe operation.
• Ensure design engineering standards are maintained and adhered to on all projects.
• Review tenders and produce technical adjudications / recommendations.
• Review Contractor documentation for compliance with project specifications.
• Analyze feedback from fabricators and construction personnel to improve performance.
• Oversee and conduct site inspections.
• Provide technical support during construction.
• Conduct regular design group meetings within a project / study context.
• Provide timely reports regarding all discussions held and progress made. Ensure all project correspondence is recorded.
• Allocate work and provide technical assistance to discipline engineers and designers.
• Input into progress reports, including listing achievements and highlighting issues as required.
• Work closely with consultants, other disciplines and Project/Study Managers to ensure that client’s objectives are met in a timely manner.
• Drive professional development of direct reports and other less experienced staff members.

Qualifications

• BSc (Civil Engineering) / BEng (Civil) 
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Minimum of 10 to 15 years civil and structural design experience in the mining and minerals industry, preferably worked within an EPC/EPCM engineering environment. 
• Dynamic analysis and design experience.
• Platework design experience.
• Site experience: construction and commissioning. 
• Technical Competence – in terms of core engineering theory from first principles and ability to extend theory to new and complex problems.
• Well-developed computer skills and knowledge of word, databases spreadsheets and discipline related application software.
• Strong analytical, literacy and numerical skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven effective leadership skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding of South African and common International standards and regulatory authority requirements in the mining and minerals processing sector.
• Good commercial awareness/risk management skills.
   

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Job Description

• To maintain and implement the company preferred engineering systems and workflows
• To provide technical application support to the engineering and design teams

Responsibilities

• Install and configure engineering and design applications on user’s machines as required
• Ensure correct configurations are deployed to user’s machines
• Provide technical guidance and user support for engineering and design applications when required
• Collaborate with Engineering Systems Specialist to develop, implement, and maintain system standards and libraries in conjunction with other Engineering Systems Specialists 
• Contribute to long term strategic development plan for engineering systems and related engineering and design applications
• Extract material take offs as and when required in accordance with department/project requirements
• Identify training and retraining requirements and report findings to the Engineering Systems Manager
• Drive continuous improvement and cost saving initiatives
• Generate Navisworks 3D model daily

Qualifications
Knowledge, skills, and experience:

• Engineering qualification in either Process engineering, Mechanical engineering or Instrumentation Engineering
• Relevant design/CAD experience would be an advantage
• Programming language qualifications and experience for example VBA, C#, SQL, PML etc. an advantage
• Proven computer skills and knowledge of CAD applications, relational databases, and spreadsheets.
• Experience and with AVEVA suite of applications is a distinctive advantage
• Experience in Microsoft Windows, and local and wide area networking environments
• Understanding the importance of database-driven, integrated design systems and flow of engineering information on industrial projects
• A proven ability to translate client and company requirements into engineering system and engineering work practice

Personal attributes:

• Good interpersonal skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Methodical approach to allocated work areas
• Must be able to work under pressure

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Job Description

• Responsible for the civil infrastructure engineering detail design on mining and minerals processing plant projects / studies, including professional sign off.
• Coordinate and supervise design functions within projects /studies.
• Undertake technical reviews / audits to ensure that designs are in accordance with project / study requirements and company objectives and are produced in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Provide coaching and guidance to less experienced staff, engineers and designers to increase technical competence, as well as knowledge of systems and procedures.
• To work in a safe manner, complying with and actively contributing to the company Health, Safety and Environmental HSE policies, manuals and procedures. At all times considering the health, safety and welfare of fellow workers, visitors, clients, community and the environment.

Responsibilities

• Accountable that the quality and content of deliverables of the infrastructure design discipline are in line with the needs of the client and regulatory authorities and responsible for engineering content, discipline design drawings and technical documents within a project / study.
• Responsible for preparation and / or review of engineering deliverables including technical specifications, contract specifications, design criteria, calculations, reports, evaluations and other documents required by the project / study.
• Input to capital estimates including quantity calculations. Set and review man-hour budgets for engineering and drafting, recommend engagement of additional manning as required.
• Monitor the progress and performance of project discipline teams. Provide feedback and support where necessary.
• Oversee and manage design scope changes.
• Provide feedback to the project engineering manager on design progress, budget and schedule.
• Provide technical and commercial direction to engineers in relation to design quality, design schedules and design budgets.
• Prepare and review feasibility studies documentation and estimates.
• Assist engineering management to assess the suitability of staff and identify the key resources for specific projects / studies.
• Ensure designs produced are cost effective and optimal in terms of constructability, maintainability, serviceability, and safe operation.
• Ensure design engineering standards are maintained and adhered to on all projects.
• Review tenders and produce technical adjudications / recommendations.
• Review Contractor documentation for compliance with project specifications.
• Analyze feedback from fabricators and construction personnel to improve performance.
• Oversee and conduct site inspections.
• Provide technical support during construction.
• Conduct regular design group meetings within a project / study context.
• Provide timely reports regarding all discussions held and progress made. Ensure all project correspondence is recorded.
• Allocate work and provide technical assistance to discipline engineers and designers.
• Input into progress reports, including listing achievements and highlighting issues as required.
• Work closely with consultants, other disciplines and Project/Study Managers to ensure that client’s objectives are met in a timely manner.
• Drive professional development of direct reports and other less experienced staff members.

Qualifications: 

• B. Tech. / B.Eng. – Civil engineering
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Minimum of 10 to 15 years civil infrastructure design experience in the mining and minerals industry, preferably worked within an EPC/EPCM engineering environment. 
• Detail engineering of roads, terracing, stormwater, ponds and network analysis of water and sewer pipelines.
• Detail engineering of non-process facilities (offices, change houses, temporary and permanent housing facilities, etc.).
• Site experience: construction. 
• Technical Competence – in terms of core engineering theory from first principles and ability to extend theory to new and complex problems.
• Well-developed computer skills and knowledge of word, databases spreadsheets and discipline related application software.
• Strong analytical, literacy and numerical skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven effective leadership skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding of South African and common International standards and regulatory authority requirements in the mining and minerals processing sector.
• Good commercial awareness/risk management skills.

Personal attributes:

• A pro-active attitude.
• Personal integrity and trustworthiness.
• A common-sense approach to everyday life.
• A willingness to treat all people with respect, integrity and consistency.
• High levels of initiative and “get up and go” to manage own work flow to meet objectives.
• A capacity for persistence and resilience and patience in a sometimes-challenging environment.
• An appreciation of the value of team work and willingness to work as part of a team, providing support for other team members as required.