Mechanical Engineer (for Piping Engineering Division)

MegChem; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 850 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the petrochemical sector is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with at least 5 years of experience in detail design and drafting. The role involves engineering solutions for machinery and requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage projects. Candidates must have a B Eng or BSc degree in Mechanical Engineering and ideally be registered or in process of registration as a Professional Engineer. This position is based in Secunda, Mpumalanga.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in detail design, drafting or modelling.
• Experience with hands-on engineering and manufacturing of designs.
• Self-driven with strong financial management for projects.

Responsibilities

• Detail design and engineering solutions for machinery in petrochemicals.
• Perform calculations based on first principles using software tools.
• Assist project teams with management during execution and shutdowns.

Skills

Detail design experience

Leadership skills

Interpersonal relations

Report writing in English

Organizational skills

Education

B Eng / BSc Eng degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum of B Eng / BSc Eng degree in Mechanical Engineering (4-year full time study).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in detail design, drafting or modelling.
• Experience in detail design and engineering of equipment with hands-on experience or proper exposure to the manufacturing of own designs. Candidates to demonstrate their abilities by means of examples.
• Be able to demonstrate a drive to quality and balance with schedule pressure.
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate a self-drive to get tasks done and to manage the financials for their projects. Be able to share by means of examples.
• Leadership and organizational skills, be able to work independently and in a team, self-starter, “go-getter”.
• Good interpersonal relations with the ability to market services.
• Good report writing skills in the English language.
• Organized and self-disciplined.
• Valid driver’s license with own transport (Code B / EB).
• Beregistered / in the process of registration as a Professional Engineer at ECSA will be an advantage.

WORK DESCRIPTION :

Engineers will be exposed to the detail design and engineering of new plants and of solutions to problems experienced with machinery and pressurized equipment in the petrochemical field. Design work will involve the use of various software tools and will also require the engineer to perform calculations based on first principles. With projects execution and especially during plant shutdown periods, engineers will also help the project teams with the project- and construction management.