Senior Mechanical Engineer-Concentrator-Paris

Senior Mechanical Engineer- Concentrator
FRANCE

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a “Senior Mechanical Engineer” role in France, for our client who is a world leader in mining of performance minerals for the industry. Reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Project Leader, the primary responsibility of the role will be to oversee the design, development, and implementation of mechanical systems and processes within a concentrator facility of  a lithium plant . This is a permanent role initially based in Paris. During the pilot plant and commercial plant construction, there will be travel to work site as well as global travels to vendors 

Project Background
Our Client has launched a lithium mining project at their Beauvoir site in Echassières (Allier, France). The project schedule foresees production starting in 2028, with a production target of 34,000 tons of lithium hydroxide per year for at least 25 years.

The overall schedule states that by 2023 the preliminary mine design will be completed as well as the overall process validated and tested at the lab scale (several pilot plants are scheduled for Q2-Q3 2023). By 2024 the deposit will be characterized in detail and the construction of the industrial/demo pilot plant will commence. 2025 sees the commissioning of the industrial/demo pilot plant. The opening of the mine and commissioning of the commercial plant is scheduled by 2028. 

Job Objective
  • Senior Mechanical Engineer for a concentrator, with primary responsibility be to oversee the design, development, and implementation of mechanical systems and processes within a concentrator facility. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, and maintenance to ensure efficient and reliable concentrator operations.
  • To provide Owner’s guidance and supervision to engineering and design Companies engaged to develop the various stages of the EMILI project for Mechanical engineering. 
  • Ensure that designs are in accordance with project 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 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.
Functional collaboration: 

Project Management Team, especially the Engineering team, the Mining and Geology team and Procurement and Purchasing team. 

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Check and Approve technical specifications, contract specifications, calculations, reports, design criteria and other documents done by Engineering contractors required by the project
  • Oversight Engineering contractors and specialized company while producing designs in accordance with project, discipline, statutory regulations, good-practice and company procedural requirements.
  • Ensure design is completed as per assigned scope.
  • Ensure designs produced are optimal in terms of maintainability, serviceability, equipment operating cost and safe operation and actively contributing to key Project reviews like: HAZOP, SIL, 3D model review, Constructability review etc.
  • Ensure design engineering standards are maintained and adhered to.
  • Provide technical guidance to Project staff on various aspects of design.
  • Approve technical adjudications /recommendations for equipment and installation contract done by Engineering contractors.
  • Review and comment on design documents and drawings from own discipline and from other disciplines.
  • Compare procurement costs against budget and provide feedback to Project Control.
  • Estimate, control and review design scope changes.
  • Provide feedback on the quality, use and value of systems used in design.
  • Attend shop inspection and factory acceptance tests and provide input into vendor’s test documentation as required.
  • Assist with plant installation and commissioning.
  • Liaise with Site construction staff on technical queries on resolution of engineering design issues.
  • Provide timely reports regarding all discussions held and progress made. Ensure all correspondence is recorded.
  • Input into progress reports, including listing achievements and highlighting issues as required.
  • Ensure compliance and take initiative for safety and environmental issues.
HSSE Responsibilities:
  • Provide positive and demonstrated leadership on HSSE issues within your area of operation.
  • Read, understand and implement the HSSE policies and procedures.
  • Promote an enthusiastic HSSE culture that delivers positive commitment to and engages all employees in continuous improvement in HSSE performance.
Education and Experience requirements:

Qualifications:

BSc, BEng or B.Tech in Engineering or National Diploma with a minimum of 10 years’ experience.

Knowledge, skills and experience:
  • Minimum of 10 years Mechanical design experience in the mining, concentration or minerals processing area in the design office and in the field.
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical systems design, hydraulics, pneumatics, and material handling equipment.
  • Well-developed computer skills and knowledge of word, databases, spreadsheets and discipline
  • related application software.
  • Site experience – construction and commissioning.
  • Knowledge, skills, Leadership Behaviors: 
  • Languages: English (mandatory), French (preferable).
  • Used to working in a multinational environment.
  • Experience with Project executed in Europe is preferable.
  • Team-oriented, dynamic, proactive and adaptable.
  • Skilled in communication, rigor, autonomous, leadership & convincing skills.
  • Highly motivated & results focused with the ability to act with a high sense of urgency.
  • Ability to operate and execute effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and challenging deadline.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Leads self
  • Flexes own style to meet the needs of others or situations.
  • Manages own energy and emotions.
Leads others
  • Understands each team member and how to get the best out of them.
  • Empowers team to operate outside of their comfort zone by providing learning opportunities that allow them to try new things.
Communicates and collaborates
  • Leads and collaborates across boundaries.
  • Effectively networks to share knowledge and insight and to drive performance.
Deliver results
  • Delivers short term results while maintaining focus on the longer term.
  • Adapts to changing business priorities whilst maintaining focus on personal and team results.
Drives improvements
  • Gathers external insight from other organizations and customers to innovate and drive business performance.
  • Looks to find ways to do things better, quicker or more efficiently.
WHAT WE OFFER

In exchange, the ideal candidate will get a permanent contract, receive an attractive retributive package, while he gets the opportunity to sign on with a solid company and build his/her professional career in an international environment. Only the candidates that fulfil these requirements will be considered. Send your CV in English indicating the job reference to: akman.atilgan@conexusrecruitment.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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