Mechanical Engineer

Zecutive Consultants; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced engineer to work on HVAC design and fire suppression systems. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, with 3-6+ years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include designing sprinkler systems, preparing fire plans, and performance-based engineering. Mining industry experience preferred, and willingness to travel is required.

Qualifications

• ECSA registered as Candidate or Professional (PrEng) Engineer or Pr Tech Eng.
• 3-6+ years of relevant experience is required.
• Mining industry experience recommended but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Join a Market Leader in Fire Suppression Systems.
• Design and implement HVAC and fire suppression systems.
• Prepare and submit fire plans according to standards.

Skills

HVAC design

Fire plan preparation

Sprinkler system design

Performance based engineering

Engineering design software

Hydraulic designs

Smoke control design

Education

BSc (Eng) / BEng / BTech in Mechanical / Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Profile

• Join a Market Leader in Fire Suppression Systems!
• HVAC design and Fire plan preparation and submission
• Sprinkler system design and implementation
• Sprinkler hydraulics
• Smoke control calculations
• Fire detection system design
• Rational fire design with reference to BS 7974 and the supporting PDs
• International sprinkler codes such as NFPA & FM Global
• Engineering design
• Performance based engineering (hands on with the actual engineering side of things)
• Engineering Project Management of a fire protection system and / or HVAC installation
• Drafting fire plans according to SANS 10400-T and the associated supporting SANS codes, as well as interfacing with the fire departments during the approval process.
• Performance Based Designs (Rational Designs) - implement an in depth understanding of fire engineering. It is important to understand the concept of Rational Design (not only as a tick box exercise, but in depth understanding).
• Design and install HVAC and fire suppression and detection systems in various industries
• Smoke control design (Fire growth and size, Heat Release Rate, smoke generation and smoke fill rate calculations) coupled with ASET and RSET evaluations.

Qualifications and Requirements

BSc (Eng) / BEng / BTech degree in Mechanical / Civil Engineering

ECSA registered as Candidate or Professional (PrEng) Engineer or Pr Tech Eng (Technologist)

3-6+ years of relevant experience with the below :

Mining industry experience recommended but not essential

HVAC design and Fire plan preparation and submission

Sprinkler system design and implementation, Sprinkler hydraulics knowledge preferred

Knowledge of international sprinkler codes such as NFPA & FM Global will be advantageous.

Performance based engineering (hands on experience with the actual engineering side of things) essential

Well-versed with engineering design software.

Knowledge of hydraulic designs (pump and tank sizing) as well as smoke control design (Fire growth and size, Heat Release Rate, smoke generation and smoke fill rate calculations) coupled with ASET and RSET evaluations.

Own transport, valid drivers license and willingness to travel to clients when fit and willing to work on mining and construction sites

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