Senior Mechanical Engineer

The role

You will act as the mechanical engineering authority for the Mingomba mining project in Zambia. You will lead design governance, oversee engineering consultants, and guide mechanical systems across surface and underground infrastructure.

What you will do

• 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
• Lead mechanical input into project risk, safety and design reviews (HAZOP, HAZID, SIL)
• Oversee mechanical engineering across shafts, hoisting, dewatering, materials handling, workshops, ventilation and surface interfaces
• Coordinate interfaces with civil, electrical, controls and process disciplines
• Lead technical evaluations for major mechanical packages
• Participate in FATs, SATs and commissioning sign-offs
• Maintain discipline risk registers and oversee mitigation
• Lead and mentor the mechanical engineering team

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
• Professional registration (Pr.Eng or equivalent)
• 15+ years in mining or heavy industrial mechanical engineering
• 5+ years at principal or lead level
• Strong experience in underground mine infrastructure
• Proven experience in EPCM or Owner's Team environments
• Strong understanding of engineering assurance and design governance

Before you apply

• Only Zambian nationals are being accepted at this time

About the company

KoBold is a privately held, AI-native mineral exploration and mine development company. Its first discovery is the Mingomba high-grade copper deposit in Zambia, which it is developing.