Senior Engineer - Drawings & Designs مهندس أول - الرسومات والتصاميم

Brief Posting Description
The Senior Engineer – Drawings & Designs is responsible for the development, management, control, and continuous improvement of all engineering drawings, technical documentation, plant design records, and engineering change processes across the mining and processing operations. The role ensures that all engineering drawings, as-built documentation, layouts, schematics, and design data are accurate, current, compliant with applicable engineering standards, and readily available to support safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant assets. The position provides technical leadership for engineering design activities, drawing management systems, plant modifications, engineering change management (MOC), document control coordination, multidisciplinary design reviews, and digital engineering initiatives. The role supports maintenance, operations, projects, shutdowns, and capital development activities by ensuring engineering documentation integrity and effective design governance throughout the asset lifecycle.

Detailed Description
DRAWINGS AND DESIGN MANAGEMENT
Develop, review, and manage engineering drawings including mechanical, structural, piping, electrical, instrumentation, civil, architectural, and process drawings.
Ensure all engineering drawings are maintained accurately and updated to reflect plant modifications and as-built conditions.
Establish and maintain engineering drawing standards, drafting procedures, templates, and design guidelines.
Ensure consistency and compliance with applicable international standards, company requirements, and OEM specifications.
Coordinate multidisciplinary drawing reviews and approvals prior to implementation of modifications.
Maintain master drawing registers and document history records.
Ensure obsolete drawings are withdrawn and controlled in accordance with document management procedures.
Support digitalization initiatives involving engineering document management and drawing systems.
ENGINEERING DESIGN AND MODIFICATIONS
Lead and coordinate engineering design activities for plant upgrades, asset improvement initiatives, debottlenecking projects, and operational modifications.
Prepare conceptual, basic, and detailed engineering designs.
Develop engineering calculations, technical specifications, scopes of work, and equipment layouts.
Conduct feasibility studies and technical evaluations for proposed modifications.
Ensure designs achieve required safety, operability, maintainability, reliability, and cost objectives.
Coordinate engineering deliverables with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Projects, and external consultants.
Participate in design verification and interdisciplinary design reviews.
Ensure engineering designs consider lifecycle cost optimization and long-term asset sustainability.
MANAGEMENT OF CHANGE (MOC)
Manage engineering aspects of the Management of Change process.
Review and evaluate proposed modifications and technical changes.
Ensure all design changes are supported by appropriate engineering documentation and risk assessments.
Coordinate updating of drawings, technical documents, procedures, and asset records following approved changes.
Verify implementation of approved modifications and completion of as-built documentation.
Ensure engineering changes comply with statutory, safety, environmental, and operational requirements.
ENGINEERING DOCUMENT CONTROL
Maintain engineering document control systems and technical databases.
Ensure proper filing, numbering, distribution, revision control, and archiving engineering documents.
Manage controlled copies of plant drawings and technical records.
Coordinate document reviews and approvals with engineering disciplines and stakeholders.
Ensure document accessibility for maintenance, operations, projects, and regulatory requirements.
Support audits by ensuring engineering records and documentation are accurate and available.
PLANT LAYOUTS AND AS-BUILT MANAGEMENT
Develop and maintain plant general arrangement drawings, equipment layouts, utility plans, and site infrastructure drawings.
Coordinate field verification activities to ensure drawing accuracy.
Conduct plant surveys and document existing conditions where required.
Ensure timely preparation and updating of as-built drawings following project completion.
Establish processes for maintaining plant configuration integrity.
Support operational and maintenance teams through provision of accurate plant data and layouts.
PROJECTS AND CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT
Support capital projects through engineering design development and drawing preparation.
Review consultant and contractor engineering deliverables.
Participate in project scope development, technical reviews, and constructability assessments.
Ensure project designs integrate effectively with existing facilities.
Coordinate engineering deliverables during project execution and commissioning activities.
Support handover processes and verification of final project documentation.
RELIABILITY AND ASSET MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
Support asset integrity, reliability improvement, and maintenance optimization initiatives.
Provide technical engineering input for Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigations.
Review recurring equipment failures and recommend engineering modifications.
Support asset criticality reviews and reliability improvement programs.
Assist with lifecycle management planning for major plant assets.
Ensure engineering data supports effective maintenance planning and execution activities.
SHUTDOWN AND MAJOR MAINTENANCE SUPPORT
Support maintenance shutdowns by providing engineering drawings, layouts, technical documentation, and design support.
Review shutdown modification requirements and engineering change documentation.
Coordinate drawing updates following shutdown works.
Participate in shutdown planning meetings and post-shutdown reviews.
Ensure engineering documentation supports safe and effective execution of maintenance activities.
CONTRACTOR AND CONSULTANT MANAGEMENT
Coordinate engineering consultants, design contractors, and specialist service providers.
Review engineering deliverables for compliance with project and company requirements.
Monitor contractor performance, quality of work, and adherence to schedules.
Review technical proposals, engineering studies, and design submissions.
Verify completion and acceptance of consultant deliverables.
PERFORMANCE MONITORING AND REPORTING
Develop and maintain KPIs for engineering drawing management and design performance.
Monitor and report:
Drawing Revision Compliance
Engineering Change Completion
As-Built Documentation Status
MOC Documentation Compliance
Design Review Performance
Technical Documentation Accuracy
Project Engineering Deliverables
Drawing Retrieval and Accessibility Performance
Prepare regular management reports and recommend improvement initiatives.
Utilize SAP, Power BI, document management systems, and engineering databases for reporting and analysis.
SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY
Promote and maintain a strong safety culture during all engineering and design activities.
Ensure engineering designs comply with all applicable HSE requirements.
Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, risk assessments, and design safety reviews.
Ensure environmental considerations are incorporated into engineering designs.
Verify compliance with statutory regulations, engineering codes, and corporate standards.
Support incident investigations and implementation of engineering corrective actions.
Ensure engineering deliverables meet required quality standards and specifications.
PEOPLE LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers, designers, draftsmen, and technical personnel.
Develop engineering competency and succession plans within the team.
Promote engineering excellence, technical innovation, and continuous improvement.
Support training initiatives related to engineering standards, CAD systems, document control, and design methodologies.
Foster collaboration across Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Projects, and external stakeholders.
COST CONTROL AND BUDGET MANAGEMENT
Develop and manage budgets related to engineering design, drawing management systems, and technical services.
Monitor expenditure against budget and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Evaluate opportunities for engineering standardization and design optimization.
Support capital budgeting and long-term engineering improvement programs.
Ensure cost-effective utilization of engineering resources, consultants, and software systems.
Maintain financial accountability and accurate engineering cost reporting.

Job Requirements
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering/production engineering or CAD/CAM engineering or equivalent
Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years’ experience in designs and drafting mechanical structures and mechanical equipment in mining, minerals processing, or heavy industrial operations.
• Experience in CAD/CAM, SolidWorks or equivalent design software
• Minimum 5 years in a senior engineering, design coordination, or technical authority role.
Certifications: Candidate must have followed certification
• Certified AutoCAD Professional or equivalent CAD Design Certification.
Following certifications added advantage
• Certified Asset Management Assessor (CAMA).
• Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP).
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
• Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP) or equivalent advanced CAD certification.
Technical Skills:
• Engineering Drawing Development, Review, Revision Control, and As-Built Documentation Management.
• Mechanical, Structural, Piping, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, and Process Engineering Drawing Interpretation and Design Coordination.
• Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Systems including AutoCAD, MicroStation, SolidWorks, Inventor, Plant 3D, Revit, or equivalent engineering design software.
• Engineering Design Principles, Design Verification, and Multidisciplinary Design Review Processes.
• Plant Layout Development, Equipment Arrangement Drawings, Plot Plans, General Arrangement (GA) Drawings, and Site Infrastructure Design.
• Engineering Change Management (MOC) Processes and Technical Documentation Control.
• Preparation and Review of Technical Specifications, Engineering Scopes of Work, and Design Deliverables.
• Engineering Calculations, Feasibility Studies, Technical Evaluations, and Design Optimization Techniques.
• Industrial Plant Design, Mining and Mineral Processing Facilities Design, and Brownfield Modification Projects.
• Asset Integrity Management and Engineering Support for Reliability Improvement Programs.
• Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), Failure Investigation, and Corrective Engineering Solutions.
• Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Asset Lifecycle Management, and Equipment Maintainability Design Principles.
• Engineering Document Management Systems (EDMS), Drawing Registers, Revision Control, and Electronic Records Management.
• Technical Data Management, Engineering Standards Administration, and Document Governance.
• Project Engineering, Design Coordination, Constructability Reviews, and Commissioning Support.
• Contractor, Consultant, and Engineering Service Provider Management.
• Shutdown Engineering Support, Modification Management, and Engineering Deliverables Coordination.
• Risk Assessment, HAZID, HAZOP, Design Safety Reviews, and Engineering Risk Management.
• Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) Management Systems and Regulatory Compliance Requirements.
• International Engineering Standards and Codes including ISO, IEC, ASME, API, ANSI, NFPA, and applicable local regulations.
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Laser Scanning, 3D Modeling, and Digital Engineering Technologies
• Power BI Dashboard Development, Engineering Performance Reporting, and Data Analytics.
• Technical Report Writing, Engineering Procedures, Standards Development, and Technical Documentation Preparation.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel, Power BI, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio).
• Continuous Improvement Methodologies including Lean, Six Sigma, Engineering Standardization, and Operational Excellence Programs.
• Digital Transformation, Engineering Data Governance, and Engineering Information Management Systems.
Soft Skills:
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities with the ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering, design, and technical documentation teams.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills in English are essential.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills across Maintenance, Operations, Projects, Reliability, and external engineering consultants.
• Effective coaching, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing abilities to develop engineers, designers, and technical personnel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex engineering and design challenges.
• Excellent planning, organizing, and priority management skills in a dynamic operational environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in engineering documentation, drawings, and design deliverables.
• Ability to make sound technical decisions based on engineering principles, risk assessments, and operational requirements.
• Strong coordination skills for managing multiple engineering projects, drawing updates, and design changes simultaneously.
• Excellent facilitation and collaboration skills in multidisciplinary design reviews and technical workshops.
• Strong presentation, technical report-writing, and documentation skills.
• Effective negotiation and contractor management capabilities
• Strong conflict resolution and stakeholder influencing skills.
• High level of accountability, integrity, and professional ethics.
• Strong safety leadership and commitment to embedding safety-by-design principles.
• Ability to manage change and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong business awareness with the ability to balance technical, operational, and financial objectives.
• Adaptability and resilience in managing changing project priorities and operational demands.
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on engineering excellence, standardization, innovation, and operational efficiency.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and build productive working relationships at all organizational levels.
• Strong customer service orientation with a focus on supporting operational and maintenance requirements.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining effective collaboration across departments.
• Strategic thinking capability with the ability to support long-term asset and infrastructure development plans.
• Strong digital mindset with the ability to leverage engineering technologies, document management systems, and data analytics tools.
• Results-oriented approach with a strong focus on safety, quality, reliability, compliance, and timely delivery of engineering outputs.