Senior Bulk Materials Handling Engineer - Coal & Ash

WSP USA; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Limpopo seeks an Expert Bulk Materials Handling Engineer on a 1–2 year fixed-term contract. You will provide specialist project engineering and technical oversight for coal, ash disposal and bulk materials handling projects across the full project lifecycle, from tender development to handover.

The role requires 15+ years of senior experience, a BSc in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, and ECSA registration as a Professional Engineer, with travel to power stations and project sites as

Qualifications

• BSc in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 15 years' experience in a senior coal, ash or bulk materials handling position.
• ECSA registration as a Professional Engineer or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert project engineering and technical oversight for ash disposal facilities, coal facilities and bulk materials handling works.
• Review project, tender and technical construction documentation during tendering and throughout project execution.
• Assess construction and interface requirements for conveyors, transfer houses, pump stations and pipelines.
• Provide specialist oversight of ash disposal areas, pollution control dams, clean water dams and drainage systems.
• Advise on coal stockyards, stackers, reclaimers and conveying systems.
• Support construction, commissioning, testing, operational readiness and handover.
• Engage with clients, suppliers, contractors and stakeholders.
• Resolve technical issues affecting project delivery and commercial performance.
• Prepare expert reports and completion-readiness documentation.

Skills

Project engineering management

Stakeholder engagement

Technical reporting

Verbal communication

Education

BSc in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

WSP in Limpopo seeks an Expert Bulk Materials Handling Engineer on a 1–2 year fixed-term contract. You will provide specialist project engineering and technical oversight for coal, ash disposal and bulk materials handling projects across the full project lifecycle, from tender development to handover.

The role requires 15+ years of senior experience, a BSc in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, and ECSA registration as a Professional Engineer, with travel to power stations and project sites as