Mechanical Engineer

thyssenkrupp Uhde South Africa Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational engineering firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead design projects in the Petro-Chemical industry. The ideal candidate must hold a BEng in Mechanical Engineering and have at least 4 years of design experience. Responsibilities include specification and design of pressure equipment, participating in various engineering studies, and leading engineering tasks on projects. This is an on-site position requiring a strong technical background and proficiency in relevant software.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years relevant design experience in design contracting.
• Experience focused on projects in the Petro-Chemical/Chemical industry.

Responsibilities

• Specification and design of pressure containing equipment.
• Participate in PFD, P&ID and HAZOP studies.
• Lead engineer on project overseeing mechanical design.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project standards preparation

Proficiency with discipline software

Technical specifications preparation

Education

BSc/ B. Eng Mechanical Engineering

Pr Eng registration with ECSA

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa — thyssenkrupp Uhde South Africa Pty Ltd

Type of contract:

Type of contract: Full-time, Permanent

Experience level: Professionals

Remote work: On-Site

Job field:

Status:

Status: Ongoing recruitment, entry date flexible

The successful candidate will be required to fulfill the job as summarised below, but not limited to:

• Specification and design of pressure containing equipment
• Preparation of project standards, engineering and technical specifications
• Participating in PFD, P&ID and HAZOP studies
• Assistance in the preparation of MCFDs
• Review of Vendor Documentation to ensure design integrity and compliance with specifications and statutory regulations, codes and standards, and incorporation of vendor information into the design.
• Be a lead engineer on a project.

The scope of this role will require the incumbent to work in a projects based environment covering all phases of project execution (feasibility, concept, basic, detail, construction support and commissioning). The individual will engage in mechanical design activities related to producing and checking mechanical engineering deliverables.

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Qualification

• Degree in BSc/ B. Eng Mechanical Engineering
• Pr Eng registration with ECSA

Additional Educational Requirements

• Proficiency with MS Office suite
• Proficiency with discipline software programs
• Proficiency in the preparation of technical specifications

Years of Experience
Should have a minimum of 4 years’ relevant design experience in a contracting environment focused on projects in the Petro-Chemical/Chemical industry.