Senior Mechanical / Piping Engineer

Mechanical Engineer
Asmara
April 10, 2026
Full Time
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Job Description

Job Details

Company: Kerkebet Mining Share Company

Location: Keren

Job Description

Kerkebet Mining Share Company (KMSC) is developing the world-class Mier Gold Project in Eritrea and is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical / Piping Engineer to provide specialist mechanical and piping engineering leadership across the process plant, utilities and associated infrastructure. This is a hands‑on leadership role in a fast‑tracked development, suited to someone who can work effectively under pressure and brings strong experience in schedule‑driven, complex mining and process plant projects.

About The Role

Based at Kerkebet Mine, you will oversee mechanical and piping engineering for all process plant and services, ensuring designs and constructed works meet KMSC standards, applicable codes and vendor recommendations and support safe, reliable and maintainable operation. Reporting to the Project Manager and leading national mechanical/piping engineers, you will act as the primary counterpart to the EPC mechanical and piping leads, supporting design, construction, pre‑commissioning and commissioning activities. You will plan and prioritise discipline deliverables to support procurement, fabrication, installation and start‑up, and work closely with process, civil/structural, E/I/C, construction and commissioning teams to manage interfaces and avoid clashes. A key focus of the role is mentoring and developing national mechanical engineers and inspectors in a remote project environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead mechanical and piping engineering activities across the project and act as primary technical counterpart to EPC mechanical/piping leads
  • Plan and manage mechanical/piping deliverables to support timely procurement, fabrication, installation, pre‑commissioning and commissioning
  • Review and approve EPC mechanical and piping deliverables (GA drawings, isometrics, line lists, specifications, vendor drawings and datasheets)
  • Ensure designs promote safe operation and maintenance, including guarding, access, lifting points and isolation for maintenance
  • Oversee mechanical/piping QA/QC, including material traceability, welding and NDT, hydro/pneumatic testing, alignment checks and flange management
  • Verify that pressure systems and rotating equipment meet relevant safety, integrity and performance standards and that startups follow agreed procedures
  • Identify long‑lead mechanical items and ensure technical data is available to support timely procurement and logistics
  • Coordinate with Project Controls to reflect mechanical completion and pre‑commissioning milestones in the schedule
  • Provide technical input to equipment and piping tender evaluations, variations, claims and warranty issues, and identify value‑engineering opportunities
  • Support commissioning and operations teams on mechanical issues during plant start‑up and early operation

Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering
  • Postgraduate qualification in Mechanical/Piping Engineering, Project Management or Reliability Engineering advantageous
  • Minimum 10 years’ relevant mechanical and piping engineering experience, including several years in senior roles on mining, mineral processing or heavy industrial projects in developing countries, preferable Africa is highly regarded
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical and piping design for Gold CIL Plant, utilities and infrastructure, including pumps, tanks, piping systems, slurry transport, compressed air and water services
  • Familiarity with applicable codes, standards and good engineering practice for piping, pressure equipment, rotating/static equipment, welding, NDT, hydrotesting and installation
  • Demonstrated experience with installation, testing, pre‑commissioning and commissioning of process plant mechanical equipment and piping systems
  • Experience managing mechanical package interfaces, vendor data review, materials selection, line classes, valve specifications and piping layout and supports
  • Strong technical review, problem‑solving, planning and organisational skills, with a track record of mentoring and developing national mechanical engineers and inspectors
  • Experience working with EPC contractors and equipment vendors through design, procurement, construction and commissioning phases in remote, multicultural environments; English fluency is essential

What We Offer

  • Global salary structure aligned with senior technical‑level expatriate roles, supported by full commercial insurance
  • On‑site accommodation and meals, camp‑based recreational facilities and transport between site and point of hire
  • Transport arrangements between site and point of hire
  • A competitive site roster aligned with expatriate rotation practices commonly used in the regional mining industry
  • A pivotal technical leadership role on a major greenfield gold project, with the opportunity to influence plant reliability and maintainability and develop a capable national mechanical team

If you are a senior mechanical/piping engineer with strong process plant and utilities experience on mining or major industrial projects, we invite you to apply by submitting your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience

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