Mechanical Engineer, Oil and Gas

Deka Minas (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,295,000 - 1,942,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Mechanical Engineer (Downstream Petrochemical) in Johannesburg, South Africa. The role requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the petrochemical industry and a completed bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. Responsibilities include technical analysis, project coordination, and collaboration with vendors. The position involves managing multiple projects with fast-paced deliverables. Relocation to The Middle East is required, along with accommodation and additional benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience in petrochemical industry.
• Strong understanding of engineering design standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical analysis and solutions under supervision.
• Make adjustments to models and drawings as needed.
• Perform calculations using engineering design programs.
• Research and recommend design solutions to project issues.
• Coordinate deliverables for multiple projects.
• Be responsible for coordinating, organizing, and tracking the deliverables for multiple projects.
• Keep up with the latest codes and standards and inform group of changes.
• Coordinating with other disciplines
• Work with vendors to obtain supplementary services

Skills

Technical analysis

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Coordination

Education

Completed bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Important Notice Please note that this position is based in The Middle East, relocation, accommodation and additional benefits apply.

We’re hiring Mechanical Engineer (Downstream Petrochemical) for one of our Leading MNC client in Infrastructure and Services to join their growing team.

Our client is seeking individuals in the field of Mechanical Engineering with drive and dedication to make an impact and set the standard for the future of engineering. The challenges will be centered around managing small fast‑paced projects primarily involving fixed equipment (primarily ASME pressure vessels and API tanks, Pipelines). This may include assisting with calculations, design, updating standards, acquiring resources, and coordinating the efforts of team members and third‑party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan and on budget.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical analysis, troubleshooting and solutions under the direction of a senior engineer or supervisor
• Make adjustments or changes to models and drawings as needed or recommended by immediate supervisor
• Perform calculations by hand or utilizing standard engineering design programs
• Research design solutions to project concerns; analyze and recommend solutions to design problems
• Interacting directly with other engineers in order to address issues, concerns or changes in scope
• Be responsible for coordinating, organizing, and tracking the deliverables for multiple projects
• Keep up with the latest codes and standards and inform group of changes
• Coordinating with other disciplines
• Work with vendors to obtain supplementary services

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 continuous years of relevant work experience in petrochemical industry
• Experience with MS Office (specifically Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Completed bachelor’s degree program in mechanical engineering

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