Principal Mechanical Engineer

KoBold Metals is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to provide strategic technical leadership, assurance, and governance across all mechanical engineering components of the Mingomba mining project.

Requirements

• Serve as the mechanical engineering technical authority for the project.
• Define and maintain mechanical engineering standards, design criteria, and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, corporate, and industry standards.
• Provide assurance that deliverables meet functional and lifecycle requirements.
• Lead mechanical discipline input into project risk, safety, and design review processes (HAZOP, HAZID, SIL).
• Oversee mechanical engineering across project scopes: shafts, hoisting, dewatering, materials handling, workshops, ventilation, and surface interfaces.
• Coordinate interfaces with civil, electrical, controls, and process disciplines.
• Review and approve key engineering documents.
• Drive standardisation and technical alignment across project areas.
• Support procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Lead technical evaluations for major mechanical packages.
• Resolve design and site engineering issues.
• Participate in FATs, SATs, and commissioning sign-offs.
• Ensure designs meet Mine Health and Safety, environmental, and statutory obligations.
• Maintain discipline risk registers and oversee mitigation.
• Drive lessons learned, audits, and continuous improvement.
• Lead and mentor the mechanical engineering team.
• Provide strategic guidance and interface with EPCM.
• Represent the mechanical discipline in project and partner meetings.
• Engage operations to ensure maintainability and readiness