Junior Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated Junior Mechanical Commissioning Engineer to support the commissioning, testing, inspection, start-up, and operational readiness of mechanical systems within a gold processing plant. The successful candidate will work alongside senior engineers to ensure mechanical equipment is commissioned safely, efficiently, and in compliance with engineering standards and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing mechanical pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Review engineering drawings, P&IDs, equipment manuals, and commissioning documentation.
• Participate in equipment inspections, punch listing, and mechanical completion verification.
• Support alignment, lubrication, flushing, pressure testing, leak testing, and equipment inspections.
• Assist with commissioning crushers, grinding mills, conveyors, pumps, cyclones, thickeners, piping systems, compressors, CIL/CIP tanks, and other processing equipment.
• Participate in dry commissioning, wet commissioning, functional testing, and plant start-up activities.
• Monitor equipment performance and report mechanical issues during commissioning.
• Support troubleshooting activities and corrective maintenance during plant ramp-up.
• Maintain commissioning records, inspection reports, and completion documentation.
• Ensure compliance with all mine safety procedures, LOTO requirements, environmental standards, and Permit-to-Work systems.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Construction Teams, OEM Representatives, and senior commissioning engineers.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Valid Driver’s Licence.
• Commissioning certification or project training will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 3–5 years of Mechanical Engineering experience.
• Experience in commissioning or maintenance of mineral processing plants, heavy industrial facilities, or mining operations.
• Exposure to Gold Processing Plants, CIL/CIP operations, or EPC/EPCM projects is an added advantage.
• Good understanding of rotating equipment, pumps, conveyors, hydraulic systems, lubrication systems, piping, valves, preventive maintenance, QA/QC, and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, MS Project, SAP PM or other maintenance systems is desirable.
• Strong communication, analytical, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in remote mining environments and under demanding project schedules.
• Commitment to workplace safety, continuous learning, and professional development.
• Fluency in English or French.
• Willingness to relocate to Madagascar.

Deadline

3rd August 2026