Project Engineer

Remote Toronto, ON

DRA Global Limited (ASX: DRA | JSE: DRA) (DRA or the Company) is an international multi-disciplinary engineering, project delivery and operations management group, predominantly focused on the mining, minerals, and metals industry.

The Group has an extensive track record spanning almost four decades across a wide range of commodities. Our teams have deep expertise in the mining, minerals and metals processing industries, as well as related non-process infrastructure such as, water, and energy solutions.

DRA covers all major mining centers with offices across Africa and the Middle East, North and South America, and the Asia-Pacific.

We are looking for a talented Project Engineer to work in our Toronto office on a hybrid schedule.

You will be responsible for engineering and design activities relating to concept, pre-feasibility, feasibility studies, EPCM and EPC projects.

Main functions include (but not limited to):

Lead, co-ordinate and manage all procurement, engineering and design functions for a project
Ensuring different disciplines are integrated into an effective, fit for purpose, engineering solution
Technical Support
Contract Management
Site Support
Commissioning
Documentation and handover

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure that engineering designs are constructible and operationally viable.
Ensure that the best engineering principles, statutory regulations, statutory acts, codes of practice, industry norms, specifications together with the client specifications and the applicable procedures are applied.
Ensure all required engineering design criteria are generated and that they aligned with the project scope and budget.
Ensure the engineering deliverables meet customer and other stakeholder expectations.
Develop and manage an engineering schedule which meets project schedule requirements in an efficient and logical manner, ensuring the achievement of procurement schedules.
Manage design coordination reviews with specific reference to monitoring progress and coordinating engineering activities between disciplines.
Solving engineering related queries.
Determination and management of construction related QC requirements.
Attendance on site during the construction completion and commissioning phases.
Vendor involvement facilitation for approval of installation.
Commissioning assistance.
Lead package engineers to ensure timeous procurement according to the project requirements
Ensure designs produced are in accordance with the capital budget and quantities
Manage capital budget as allocated per discipline/procurement package
Ensure suitable contract management is applied to managed procurement packages

Skills / Qualifications

Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university
With 8+ years of relevant experience in a Mining Consulting environment, mining construction and/or operations
Demonstrated ability to develop new, proprietary, and innovative solutions to current processes.
Strong Leadership, solid communication & interpersonal skills are required.

We value diversity and the benefits it brings to achieving our objectives, enhancing our reputation, and attracting, engaging, and retaining talented people. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, disability, and ethnicity.

Our commitment to equal opportunities and a diverse workplace is embodied in our values of People, Safety, Trust, Integrity, Excellence, and Courage.