Chief Mechanical Engineer, Flotation

Metso; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 750 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Chief Mechanical Engineer in Gauteng to oversee service delivery engineering for Flotation technologies. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and over 8 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years with Flotation products. The position involves engineering designs, project management, and collaboration across diverse cultural environments, with flexible and hybrid work options available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in relevant engineering disciplines.
• At least 5 years of experience with Flotation products.
• Experience in engineering design with drawing checking and approval.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering and design activities for service upgrade projects.
• Execute project activities and prepare deliverables to meet targets.
• Provide engineering support for developing new service products.

Skills

Engineering and design activities

Project management

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

EDM

Enovia

Job description

Job title: Chief Mechanical Engineer, Flotation

Job Location: Gauteng, Centurion

Deadline: December 18

Introduction

We are seeking a Chief Mechanical Engineer to be part of the Services Engineering team in Beneficiation, Dewatering, and Hydrometallurgy (BDH) business line, in the Services business area.

You will be responsible for service delivery engineering on upgrade and modernization projects, sales projects, and service offering development for Flotation technologies.

The Chief Engineer is responsible for engineering designs, including the preparation of specifications, drawings, and reviewing and approving work performed by co‑workers and externals.

In addition, excellent interpersonal skills are required in developing cooperation with the Flotation Product and Delivery Groups.

You will report to Arlu Vorster, the Manager of Mechanical Engineering.

This position can be located in Espoo (Finland), Centurion (South Africa), Lima (Peru), or Sala (Sweden), but we are happy to offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options.

However, role involves up to 30% of travel to customer sites.

What you’ll do

• Perform engineering and design activities for service upgrade & modernization projects, in cooperation with external engineering providers.
• Execute engineering activities utilizing established processes, tools, and guidelines.
• Execute project activities (engineering, package management, and project engineering) and prepare deliverables to meet budget, schedule, and quality targets.
• Participate in the development of engineering tools and templates.
• Support Services sales cases and proposals with preliminary/basic engineering input.
• Provide engineering support to the Services Product Group in developing new service products.
• Develop collaboration with Flotation Product and Delivery Groups.
• Participate in asset walks, when required.
• Participate in site works such as inspections, installation supervision, and commissioning support, when required.

Who you are

• Minimum a bachelor’s degree in the mechanical engineering field.
• 8+ years of experience in relevant engineering discipline(s), of which min. 5 years of experience in Flotation products.
• Experience in engineering and design, with drawing checking and approval duties.
• Site / Field (service) experience with Flotation products is an advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant engineering tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, EDM & Enovia).
• Exposure and/or experience in package / project engineering (or Project Manager) duties.
• Ability to plan, schedule, coordinate, and solve problems effectively.
• Ability to successfully work with others in a matrix from a range of cultures within a diverse political, economic, technical, and social environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Self‑motivated approach and ability to work independently.
• Full working proficiency in English.