Mechanical Technologist

Senwes; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural services company is looking for an engineering project manager to execute CAPEX and OPEX projects. The role requires specialized knowledge in mechanical engineering and project management to ensure effective execution and compliance with health and safety regulations. Responsibilities include managing maintenance contracts and conducting feasibility studies.

Qualifications

• Specialist mechanical engineering knowledge and skills.
• Experience in project management for CAPEX and OPEX projects.
• Knowledge of health and safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Implement assert condition monitor and processes.
• Manage mechanical maintenance contracts.
• Compile standardized drawings of plant components and machinery.
• Conduct feasibility studies and manage project life cycles.

Job description

Purpose

To execute engineering and project management functions within the Projects and Engineering Assets division. Specialist mechanical engineering knowledge and skills are required to measure, analyse, design and evaluate solutions to problems both in the execution of new capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects and maintenance (Operational expenditure - OPEX) projects. Additionally, project management is required to bring projects through the design and acquisition / appointment phase to successfully execution and project closure.

Responsibilities

Assert conditions and compliance support

• Assist in implementation of assert condition monitor and processes
• Management of allocated mechanical maintains contract
• Compiling standardized drawings of Senwes plant componence / machinery

Engineering design

• Complete project life cycle management including but not limited to:
  • Feasibility studies
  • Expenditure proposal documentation
  • Project timeline, cost, recourse, quality, document and contractor management

Occupational health and safety development and adherence

• Assist in developing and implementing Health and Safety policies and procedures in line with regulations to ensure compliance and safety of operational maintenance and project personnel