Mechanical Package Engineer

Lusaphops; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Lusaphops is seeking an experienced Mechanical Package Engineer to join its Project Delivery Group in Johannesburg. The role focuses on technical development, procurement, vendor management, and delivery of mechanical equipment packages across EPCM projects.

You will lead equipment sizing, prepare specifications and bid evaluations, and coordinate with process, piping, structural, and electrical teams through installation and commissioning stages.

Qualifications

• BSc / B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering.
• P.Eng. registration or eligibility.
• 15 years of progressive experience, with a minimum of 5 years of mechanical engineering experience within EPCM, consulting, mining, metals, oil & gas, energy, or heavy industrial environments.
• Experience with PV Elite, AutoCAD, Navisworks, SmartPlant, Plant 3D, Bentley.
• Experience managing mechanical equipment packages through engineering, procurement, and construction phases.

Responsibilities

• Act as the responsible engineer for assigned mechanical equipment packages.
• Prepare and develop equipment specifications, datasheets, requisitions, and scope of supply documents.
• Develop technical bid evaluation criteria and participate in vendor selection.
• Review vendor proposals and provide technical recommendations for equipment award.
• Lead technical clarifications with vendors throughout procurement activities.
• Review and approve vendor drawings, calculations, and manufacturing documents.
• Monitor vendor progress and ensure compliance with project specifications and schedules.
• Coordinate mechanical package interfaces with process, piping, structural, electrical, controls, and construction teams.
• Support hazard reviews, constructability reviews, and design reviews.

Skills

Procurement mgmt

Vendor management

Cross-functional coordination

Equipment sizing

Education

BSc / B.Eng Mechanical Engineering

P.Eng. registration or eligibility

Tools

PV Elite

AutoCAD

Navisworks

SmartPlant

Plant 3D

Bentley

Job description

Our client in the mining sector is recruiting an experienced Mechanical Package Engineer to join their Project Delivery Group (PDG). The role focuses on the technical development, procurement, vendor management, and delivery of assigned mechanical equipment packages, serving as the primary technical focal point throughout the project lifecycle from concept and design through procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning.

The successful candidate will form part of a multidisciplinary project team and work closely with vendors, procurement, and construction teams to ensure successful equipment package delivery within large EPCM projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the responsible engineer for assigned mechanical equipment packages.
• Prepare and develop equipment specifications, datasheets, requisitions, and scope of supply documents.
• Develop technical bid evaluation criteria and participate in vendor selection.
• Review vendor proposals and provide technical recommendations for equipment award.
• Lead technical clarifications with vendors throughout procurement activities.
• Review and approve vendor drawings, calculations, and manufacturing documents.
• Monitor vendor progress and ensure compliance with project specifications and schedules.
• Develop mechanical equipment design criteria and package requirements.
• Perform equipment sizing calculations and equipment selection.
• Review PFDs, P&IDs, equipment layouts, and 3D models for package integration.
• Coordinate mechanical package interfaces with process, piping, structural, electrical, controls, and construction teams.
• Support hazard reviews, constructability reviews, and design reviews.
• Support procurement activities through preparation of material requisitions and technical bid evaluations.
• Participate in vendor meetings and kick-off meetings.
• Evaluate vendor deviations and concession requests.
• Coordinate equipment inspections, FATs, and shop testing activities.
• Track procurement schedules and provide input to project execution planning.
• Provide technical support during equipment installation and commissioning.
• Review field changes and vendor site instructions.
• Assist with troubleshooting and start-up activities.
• Support turnover and handover documentation.
• Participate in commissioning and operational readiness reviews.
• Monitor package budgets and schedules.
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Prepare progress reports and package status updates.
• Ensure package deliverables are completed in accordance with project quality systems and safety requirements.

Requirements

BSc / B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering.

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration or eligibility.

15 years of progressive experience, with a minimum of 5 years of mechanical engineering experience within EPCM, consulting, mining, metals, oil & gas, energy, or heavy industrial environments.

Experience with PV Elite, AutoCAD, Navisworks, SmartPlant, Plant 3D, Bentley.

Experience managing mechanical equipment packages through engineering, procurement, and construction phases.

Experience with pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, tanks, crushers, mills, conveyors, agitators, and material handling systems.

Knowledge of ASME, API, CSA, and relevant industry standards.

Experience reviewing vendor documentation and performing technical bid evaluations.

Strong understanding of procurement and commissioning processes.

Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Experience in mining and mineral processing projects (Preferred).

Previous EPCM consulting experience (Preferred).

Familiarity with engineering execution models similar to leading global EPCM firms (Preferred).

Site construction or commissioning experience (Preferred).