Valterra Platinum

Senior Engineer Structural and Mechanical

Mokopane, za Full-time On-site
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Job Description

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Implement and maintain operation-specific mechanical and structural integrity plans, inspection regimes, defect priorities and lifecycle actions in line with approved company standards. Lead or provide specialist input into significant failure investigations and actions to prevent repeat failures. Provide operational technical support, engineering assurance, project input, mentoring and discipline development within the operation, and share lessons and good practice with relevant peers. Provide specialist engineering guidance that supports a risk-controlled operating environment and prevents structural failure, mechanical failure, dropped objects, uncontrolled energy and harm during lifting, safeguarding and work at height. Stop work where authorised, or recommend restriction or withdrawal from service, where mechanical or structural integrity cannot be demonstrated. Develop, calculate, model, check and review mechanical and structural designs, drawings, specifications, modifications, repair methods and technical reports. Approve and professionally sign off work only where this falls within the incumbent’s ECSA registration, demonstrated competence and formally delegated authority.  Use approved specialist engineering applications for load determination, structural analysis, finite element analysis, fatigue assessment, vibration analysis and mechanical design calculations. Define and verify dead, live, operational, dynamic, impact, vibration, fatigue, wind, thermal, pressure, equipment, material and lifting loads, including load combinations, boundary conditions and safety factors. Ensure designs address constructability, operability, maintainability, inspectability, reliability, lifecycle cost, safe access, change management and decommissioning. Provide specialist engineering support and discipline guidance for steel, reinforced concrete and other mining structures, including equipment supports, workshops, platforms, walkways, ladders, handrails, pipe racks, conveyors, bins, tanks, silos, chutes, crane gantries and foundations. Provide engineering assurance and operational technical support for HME, underground and concentrator systems at the operation, including shovels, haul trucks, drill rigs, LHDs, winders, ropes, pumps, fans, compressors, refrigeration, conveyors, mills, crushers, screens, feeders, pressure equipment, gearboxes, piping and valves. Evaluate engineered lift studies for critical and complex lifting operations, including lifted mass, centre of gravity, load distribution, lifting points, lifting or spreader beams, rigging configuration, crane or hoist capacity, supporting structures and ground conditions. Provide recommendations and approve studies only where formally delegated. Provide specialist engineering input on machinery guards, interlocks, safe clearances and access control to ensure that safeguarding does not introduce new operational or maintenance risks. Review the engineering aspects of platforms, walkways, ladders, guardrails, lifelines, anchor points, fall-protection supports and temporary access systems, and approve them only within formally delegated authority. Implement a purpose-driven, high-performing culture that is aligned with the company values, is inclusive and promotes diversity, supports engagement and fosters continuous improvement to work processes. Build engineering capability through coaching, technical reviews, knowledge sharing and cross-functional collaboration while promoting an inclusive, accountable and continuously improving culture. Ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory, legislative and permitting requirements This role is at a Band 6 level reporting to the Engineering Asset Manager.

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What does the Senior Engineer Structural and Mechanical role at Valterra Platinum involve?

The Senior Engineer Structural and Mechanical position at Valterra Platinum in Mokopane, za is a full-time role. Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Implement and maintain operation-specific mechanical and structural integrity plans, inspection regimes, defect priorities and lifecycle actions in line with approved company standards. Lead or provide specialist input into significant failure investigations and actions to prevent repeat failures. Provide operational technical support, engineering assurance, project input, mentoring and discipline development within the operation, and share lessons and good practice with relevant peers. Provide specialist engineering guidance that supports a risk-controlled operating environment and prevents structural failure, mechanical failure, dropped objects, uncontrolled energy and harm during lifting, safeguarding and work at height.

What skills are required for Senior Engineer Structural and Mechanical at Valterra Platinum?

Key skills for this role include: Rails, ECS, RDS.

What is the salary for Senior Engineer Structural and Mechanical at Valterra Platinum?

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Is the Senior Engineer Structural and Mechanical position at Valterra Platinum remote or on-site?

This position is On-site. The role is based in Mokopane, za.

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About This Role

Senior Engineer Structural and Mechanical at Valterra Platinum is a full-time engineering position in Mokopane, za. Key skills include Rails, ECS, RDS. Education: Master's Degree preferred. Experience: 5+ years.

This role is classified as on-site and is suitable for senior-level professionals. Ghost Score 15/100 (Probably Active) indicates this listing is probably active with recent employer engagement.

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