Lead Mechanical Engineer – Energy & Petrochemical Projects

thyssenkrupp

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

thyssenkrupp Uhde South Africa is seeking a senior mechanical engineer to lead projects in the energy and petrochemical sectors. You will interface with clients to capture expectations and drive delivery with a lead engineer role across multiple projects.

The role requires a BSc/BEng in Mechanical Engineering with about eight years of contracting experience, plus experience in brownfield projects and NEC awareness. ECSA registration is preferable and on-site scoping is expected.

Qualifications

  • BSc./B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering degree with 8 years' contracting industry experience in energy and chemical/refining/petrochemical projects.
  • Professional Registration with ECSA is preferable.
  • Working knowledge of NEC would be an added advantage.
  • Experience in brownfield project execution.

Responsibilities

  • Interact with the client to understand and deliver to client's expectations.
  • Perform lead engineer role on various projects.
  • Participate in PFD and P&ID Reviews, HAZOP & SIL reviews, 3D model and constructability reviews.
  • Plan manpower and manage project schedules for projects where a lead engineer role is held.
  • Perform scoping exercises on site.
  • Design and specify pressure containing equipment.
  • Prepare project standards, engineering and technical specifications.
  • Prepare Miscellaneous Construction Files/MCFDs.
  • Issue technical specifications and enquiry documentation to vendors and review vendor documentation for design integrity.
  • Prepare Scope of Work / Works Information for services and manage consultants to meet scope, quality and schedule.

Skills

Lead engineer
Project scheduling
Vendor documentation
PFD & P&ID reviews
HAZOP & SIL reviews
3D modeling reviews
On-site scoping
Pressure equipment design
Specifications writing
Contracting experience

Education

BSc./B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering

Job description

thyssenkrupp Uhde South Africa is seeking a senior mechanical engineer to lead projects in the energy and petrochemical sectors. You will interface with clients to capture expectations and drive delivery with a lead engineer role across multiple projects.

The role requires a BSc/BEng in Mechanical Engineering with about eight years of contracting experience, plus experience in brownfield projects and NEC awareness. ECSA registration is preferable and on-site scoping is expected.

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