Plant Designer

Fluor Corporation; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor Corporation in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Plant Designer to join a multidisciplinary engineering team delivering large-scale industrial, mining, energy, petrochemical, and infrastructure projects.

The role focuses on creating and maintaining 3D plant models, producing GA drawings, and coordinating with piping, mechanical, civil, electrical and instrumentation disciplines to meet project specifications and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Draughting, Multi-disciplinary Drawing Office Practice, or related field.
• Extensive experience in plant design within mining, petrochemical, energy, oil & gas, or industrial projects.
• Proficiency in SmartPlant 3D (SP3D), AutoCAD, MicroStation, Navisworks, or similar plant design software.
• Strong understanding of plant layout principles, equipment arrangement, accessibility, and maintainability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain 3D plant models and layouts using industry-standard design software.
• Produce general arrangement drawings, plot plans, equipment layouts, and design documentation.
• Coordinate plant design activities with piping, mechanical, civil, structural, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines.
• Ensure designs comply with project specifications, industry standards, and safety requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability assessments, and interdisciplinary coordination meetings.
• Support design optimization initiatives to improve safety, operability, maintainability, and cost efficiency.
• Review vendor information and incorporate supplier data into plant layouts.
• Provide guidance and technical support to junior designers and drafters.

Skills

Plant design proficiency

Coordination across disciplines

Codes and standards knowledge

Education

Diploma or Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SP3D

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Navisworks

Job description

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Plant Designer

Job details

Posted

12 November 2026

Salary

ZAR Negotiable

Start date

12 November 2026

LocationWoodmead

Job type Contract

Discipline Oil Gas and Chemicals, Mining & Metals

Reference171076

Job Function Plant Operator

Job description

Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. They are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in their personnel, and helps them develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in.

We are seeking an experienced Plant Designer to join a multidisciplinary engineering team delivering large-scale industrial, mining, energy, petrochemical, and infrastructure projects. The role is based in Johannesburg .

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain 3D plant models and layouts using industry-standard design software.
• Produce general arrangement drawings, plot plans, equipment layouts, and design documentation.
• Coordinate plant design activities with piping, mechanical, civil, structural, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines.
• Ensure designs comply with project specifications, industry standards, and safety requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability assessments, and interdisciplinary coordination meetings.
• Support design optimization initiatives to improve safety, operability, maintainability, and cost efficiency.
• Review vendor information and incorporate supplier data into plant layouts.
• Provide guidance and technical support to junior designers and drafters.

Qualifications And Skills Requirements

• Diploma or Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Draughting, Multi-disciplinary Drawing Office Practice, or related field.
• Extensive experience in plant design within mining, petrochemical, energy, oil & gas, or industrial projects.
• Proficiency in SmartPlant 3D (SP3D), AutoCAD, MicroStation, Navisworks, or similar plant design software.
• Strong understanding of plant layout principles, equipment arrangement, accessibility, and maintainability requirements.
• Knowledge of relevant industry codes, standards, and design practices.
• Excellent coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Key Competencies:

• Experience working on EPCM or large capital project environments.
• Exposure to brownfield and greenfield project execution.
• Proven ability to coordinate across multiple engineering disciplines.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.