Description: Mechanical Designer

Department: Engineering

Reports to: Designer Manager

Terranova Technologies is currently seeking a Civil/Structural or Mechanical Designer with engineering/design, construction, operations, and/or maintenance experience. Following is a general description of the responsibilities and qualifications required for this position.

DUTIES:

Create rough layouts or sketches, preliminary drawings, general arrangements, and/or detailed designs in accordance with project specifications (with respect to clearances and tolerances) required for engineering studies and/or field services.

Prepare plans and elevations of surface buildings, structural steel works, and concrete foundations for underground mine access and development infrastructure, including shafts, raise bore holes, crushing, conveying, hoisting, ventilating, water handling, concrete delivering, refrigerating, and power generating/distributing plants.

Research design criteria for infrastructure sizes, arrangements, and configurations.

Check drawings (occasional).

Work cooperatively with the design team lead, project engineers, and project manager to establish design criteria and drawing layouts.

Consult with site personnel, other departmental personnel, and outside sources to gain knowledge and expertise required to improve or revise designs.

Assist the Business Development group efforts to tender work by preparing quantity take-offs (occasional).

Mentor intermediate design staff.

EDUCATION:

• Diploma in Mechanical Design Technology or similar.

EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years or more of related experience in the design of material handling projects in the mining industry with emphasis on conveyors, crushers and feeders, cementing hopefully in the mining industry.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• AutoCAD is required, Advance steel and Smart Plant are considered an advantage.

EXPERTISE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Ability to handle change
• Auto-initiator
• Work with minimal supervision
• Self-criticism of one's own work

Supporting a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce

At TNT we believe in diversity and inclusion. We recognize the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce and strive to provide a respectful work environment for all our employees. One of our core values as a company is to provide our employees with every opportunity to succeed; This starts with treating everyone with dignity and respect and valuing each employee's unique contribution.

We encourage job applications from people from diverse backgrounds and job candidates will be evaluated on a non-discriminatory basis. As a team, we will continue to grow and learn together.

We offer a competitive compensation package for our employees, including a generous group benefits plan, and we are committed to providing training and development