Data Engineer at Lycopodium

• Reporting to the Technology Development Manager, the Data Engineer will be part of the Digital Delivery Project.

The tasks you’ll perform                                                            

• Design, develop and maintain data structures.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines to collect, transform, store and share / integrate data across platforms.
• Set up and administer database-centred engineering software applications.
• Configure and manage data storage solutions including object orientated SQL databases.
• Develop advanced digital engineering workflows.
• Be a user of the database-centred engineering software generating intelligent engineering drawings and capturing the related engineering information into the database.
• Stay up to date with latest developments in the digital engineering and applications industry and specifical as it pertains to mineral processing facilities.
• Be trained in the use of database-centred engineering design software and how the various engineering software applications interface with each other, in order to support Lycopodium Digital Transformation Project.
• Follow the various (Project specific and company) procedures, plans and protocols required to work efficiently and maintain a consistent approach and high standard of work.

 The expertise you’ll bring

• Tertiary level qualification in Chemical / Mechatronic / Mechanical / Electric and Electronic Engineering.
• 3+ years’ post graduate experience
• Specialised training and/or proven experience in data architecture and data integration using APL’s and software programming.
• Proficiency and/or proven experience with object-orientated SQL databases and 2D CAD software(Revit/Autodesk Plant 3D/ Bentley OpenPlant Modeller/ Siemens COMOS/ DesSoft/ MicroStation / AutoCAD / SolidWorks). 
• South African Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Cape Town based.
• Solid technical aptitude, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision whilst consistently producing a high quality of deliverables, within budget and schedule constraints.
• Demonstrate proficiency with the Microsoft suite of software packages, including Word, Excel, Access and Power Point.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.  
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in a team and knowledge sharing environment.
• Demonstrate a practical, creative and innovative approach to problem solving.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development.
• Build and sustain positive relationships with all stakeholders, including clients, vendors and colleagues.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, commitment and professional ethics.
• Demonstrate a strict practice of confidentiality, personal responsibility and discretion.
• Display the core values and ethos of the business.