| Employer | Orano Mining Namibia |
|---|---|
| Location | Swakopmund, NA |
| Closing date | 12 November 2026 (8 days left) |
| Job type | Full-time |
| How to apply | Apply on the employer's page |
Orano Mining Namibia is looking to fill this fixed term contract position as part of the Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) at Trekkopje mine near Swakopmund, Namibia. The DFS is expected to conclude in late 2027 with a final investment decision on the future of the Project.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the hierarchical and functional management of the Project Director and in close coordination with ORANO Home Office engineering authorities, the Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating all engineering activities of the Trekkopje Project produced by the EPCM Contractor. The position is accountable for ensuring that engineering activities are performed safely, efficiently and in compliance with the approved Project Design Basis, applicable regulations, project objectives and ORANO standards.
The Engineering Manager will be responsible to:
- Lead and manage the multidisciplinary engineering team, including discipline engineers covering process, mechanical, piping, civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation, automation and other engineering disciplines.
- Act as the Owner’s Engineering Authority for the Project and ensure the technical integrity of all engineering deliverables.
- Manage engineering activities performed by EPCM contractors, EPC contractors, consultants and specialist engineering service providers.
- Ensure effective integration of engineering activities across all disciplines and project workstreams.
- Establish and maintain engineering governance, technical assurance and engineering management processes.
- Manage technical interfaces and battery limits between engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, operation, maintenance and HSE functions.
- Ensure design development remains aligned with project objectives related to safety, operability, maintainability, cost, schedule and performance.
- Plan, coordinate and record engineering reviews, model reviews, HAZID, HAZOP, constructability, operability & maintainability value engineering and technical assurance activities.
- Manage the project technical configuration, with special attention to change management processes supported by robust and rigorous change management process,
- Support procurement activities through technical reviews, equipment selection, bid evaluations and vendor management.
- Provide engineering support during construction, commissioning, performance testing and project handover (field engineering.
- Ensure proper management of engineering documentation, project data and digital engineering systems.
- Assess the design performance of the EPCM in terms of schedule and cost: review and approve the progress (physical and financial) based on proper set of KPIs,
- Assess the contractual exposure and propose mitigations and strategies to counterbalance potential claims related to design from EPCM contractor.
- Promote continuous improvement, engineering excellence and development of engineering personnel throughout the project lifecycle.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering (Process, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Mining or related field).
- Professional registration with a recognized engineering institution would be an advantage. Diploma in Project Management, Engineering Management or Process Safety would be an advantage.
- Certification or demonstrated experience in HAZOP, HAZID, SIL assessments and Process Safety Management would be an advantage.
- Proven track record of 15+ years of engineering experience, including at least 7 years in engineering management or engineering leadership roles on major EPC/EPCM mining, mineral processing, energy or industrial projects.
- Demonstrated experience covering the complete project lifecycle from feasibility studies and detailed design through procurement, construction, commissioning, start-up and handover to operations.
- Proven experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and overseeing engineering performed by EPCM contractors, EPC contractors and specialist consultants.
- Experience in owner’s teams and major greenfield capital projects would be an advantage.
- Valid drivers license
Closing date: November 12, 2026
