Mechanical Plant Designer: Pressure Vessel & Layout

TRS Staffing Solutions; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Mechanical Plant Designer to support a department and project teams. The role relies on established policies and procedures to make decisions about duties and responsibilities, with the position based in Johannesburg.

Responsibilities include evaluating equipment, preparing pressure vessel calculations, layouts and drawings, and coordinating with clients and suppliers. Strong communication and technical knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Accredited two-year degree or global equivalent in technical field of study, or 10 years of related experience.
• Able to communicate effectively with management, coworkers, clients, vendors and visitors.
• Job-related technical knowledge to complete the duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to learn and apply local, state/province and national guidelines.
• Attention to detail and time-conscious work habits.
• Knowledge of materials availability and costs.
• Practical field experience.
• Intermediate computer skills: word processing, email, spreadsheets, presentations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate dimensions, equipment connections and performance including pressure profiles and heat transfer.
• Prepare pressure vessel code calculations.
• Prepare equipment outline drawings and layouts.
• Assist with equipment requisition and specifications.
• Prepare correspondence with disciplines, clients and suppliers.
• Prepare and check equipment, ladder and platform drawings.
• Participate in and review equipment modeling activities.
• Review equipment lists for model consistency.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Two-year degree or global equivalent in technical field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our client in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Mechanical Plant Designer to support a department and project teams. The role relies on established policies and procedures to make decisions about duties and responsibilities, with the position based in Johannesburg.

Responsibilities include evaluating equipment, preparing pressure vessel calculations, layouts and drawings, and coordinating with clients and suppliers. Strong communication and technical knowledge are essential.