Mechanical Package Engineer - Mining Projects (Johannesburg)
Lusapho Professional Services · Johannesburg, Gauteng
Overview
A mining sector client is looking for an experienced Mechanical Package Engineer to join their Project Delivery Group in Johannesburg. You will take ownership of mechanical equipment packages from design through to commissioning on large EPCM projects. If you have 15 years of engineering experience and want to work on major mining and mineral processing projects, this permanent full time role could be your next big move.
About the role
Our client in the mining sector is recruiting an experienced Mechanical Package Engineer to join their Project Delivery Group (PDG) in Johannesburg. This is a permanent, full time position.
You will serve as the primary technical focal point for assigned mechanical equipment packages throughout the project lifecycle, from concept and design through procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning. You will form part of a multidisciplinary project team and work closely with vendors, procurement, and construction teams to ensure successful equipment package delivery within large EPCM projects.
The role covers technical development, vendor management, procurement support, and package delivery. You will work on pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, tanks, crushers, mills, conveyors, agitators, and material handling systems.
Requirements
- BSc or BEng in Mechanical Engineering
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration or eligibility
- 15 years of progressive experience, with a minimum of 5 years in mechanical engineering within EPCM, consulting, mining, metals, oil and gas, energy, or heavy industrial environments
- Experience managing mechanical equipment packages through engineering, procurement, and construction phases
- Experience with pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, tanks, crushers, mills, conveyors, agitators, and material handling systems
- Proficiency with PV Elite, AutoCAD, Navisworks, SmartPlant, Plant 3D, and Bentley
- Knowledge of ASME, API, CSA, and relevant industry standards
- Experience reviewing vendor documentation and performing technical bid evaluations
- Strong understanding of procurement and commissioning processes
- Excellent communication and coordination skills
- Experience in mining and mineral processing projects (preferred)
- Previous EPCM consulting experience (preferred)
- Site construction or commissioning experience (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Act as the responsible engineer for assigned mechanical equipment packages
- Prepare and develop equipment specifications, datasheets, requisitions, and scope of supply documents
- Develop technical bid evaluation criteria and participate in vendor selection
- Review vendor proposals and provide technical recommendations for equipment award
- Lead technical clarifications with vendors throughout procurement activities
- Review and approve vendor drawings, calculations, and manufacturing documents
- Monitor vendor progress and ensure compliance with project specifications and schedules
- Develop mechanical equipment design criteria and package requirements
- Perform equipment sizing calculations and equipment selection
- Review PFDs, P&IDs, equipment layouts, and 3D models for package integration
- Coordinate mechanical package interfaces with process, piping, structural, electrical, controls, and construction teams
- Support hazard reviews, constructability reviews, and design reviews
- Support procurement activities through preparation of material requisitions and technical bid evaluations
- Participate in vendor meetings and kick off meetings
- Evaluate vendor deviations and concession requests
- Coordinate equipment inspections, FATs, and shop testing activities
- Track procurement schedules and provide input to project execution planning
- Provide technical support during equipment installation and commissioning
- Review field changes and vendor site instructions
- Assist with troubleshooting and start up activities
- Support turnover and handover documentation
- Participate in commissioning and operational readiness reviews
- Monitor package budgets and schedules
- Identify technical risks and develop mitigation plans
- Prepare progress reports and package status updates
- Ensure package deliverables are completed in accordance with project quality systems and safety requirements
Job details
- Organisation
- Lusapho Professional Services
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Senior (15+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Mining & Resources
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This is a senior role for an experienced Mechanical Package Engineer, so your application should highlight your hands on experience managing equipment packages on EPCM or mining projects. Make sure your CV clearly shows the specific equipment you have worked with, such as pumps, crushers, mills, and pressure vessels, and the software tools you use like PV Elite, AutoCAD, and SmartPlant. Include your P.Eng. registration status and any mining or mineral processing project experience, as these are strong advantages. In interviews, be ready to talk through real examples of vendor management, technical bid evaluations, and how you handled package delivery challenges. Mention your site commissioning exposure if you have it. Tailor your CV to the mining sector and keep it focused on project delivery. Good luck!
How we help you prepare
This employer takes applications on their own website, so you'll submit this one yourself — but SPAAN NOW gets everything ready for you first. Here's how it works:
- Our AI tailors your CV to match this job's keywords and requirements, so it stands out to recruiters and screening systems.
- A custom cover letter is written specifically for this role — no generic templates.
- We gather the documents this job needs: CV, Degree certificate and Professional registration. SPAAN NOW pulls these from your profile and packages them together, ready to attach.
- Once your application is prepared, we show you exactly how and where to apply — just follow the link to the employer and submit your ready-made CV, cover letter and documents.
- Mark it as applied under Applications to keep track, and if you're shortlisted, use AI Interview Prep to practise questions commonly asked for roles like this.
We do the hard part — tailoring and gathering everything — so applying yourself only takes a minute.
Spaan Talk
Nobody has said anything yet. Be the first.