Process Mechanical Engineer

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Health and retirement benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Dynamic work environment focused on 进r

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Process Mechanical Engineer to join its industrial operations in Polokwane, South Africa. The role focuses on optimizing and maintaining mechanical aspects of industrial processes to improve efficiency, reliability, and safety.

You will troubleshoot mechanical issues, implement process improvements, and contribute to design and upgrade of mechanical systems within manufacturing facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering with a mechanical focus.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in process industries (manufacturing, chemical, mining).
• Strong knowledge of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and process equipment (pumps, compressors, heat exchangers).
• Experience with process simulation software and P&ID development.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting mechanical systems in an industrial environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize mechanical aspects of industrial processes to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical equipment failures and operational issues.
• Design, specify, and implement modifications or upgrades to mechanical process systems.
• Develop and maintain P&IDs and mechanical equipment documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards in all mechanical operations.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve overall plant performance.

Skills

Fluid mechanics

Thermodynamics

Process equipment

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering (mechanical focus)

Tools

Process simulation software

P&ID development

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Process Mechanical Engineer to join their industrial operations in Polokwane . This role is integral to optimizing and maintaining the mechanical aspects of industrial processes, ensuring efficiency, safety, and reliability. You will be responsible for troubleshooting mechanical issues, implementing process improvements, and contributing to the design and upgrade of mechanical systems within manufacturing facilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in process engineering, fluid dynamics, and mechanical systems, working within a team dedicated to operational excellence and continuous improvement in a demanding industrial setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize mechanical aspects of industrial processes to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical equipment failures and operational issues.
• Design, specify, and implement modifications or upgrades to mechanical process systems.
• Develop and maintain P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams) and mechanical equipment documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards in all mechanical operations.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve overall plant performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering with a mechanical focus.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in process industries (e.g., manufacturing, chemical, mining).
• Strong knowledge of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and process equipment (pumps, compressors, heat exchangers).
• Experience with process simulation software and P&ID development.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting mechanical systems in an industrial environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for career advancement within industrial operations.
• A dynamic work environment focused on process optimization and safety.
• Generous paid time off and professional development support.