Senior Engineer, Mechanical

Exxaro; Lephalale; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A premier heavy industry company in Lephalale is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to drive growth and provide technical support. The role involves designing innovative solutions and ensuring project compliance with safety and environmental standards. With 6-8 years of experience required, you will manage budgets, perform maintenance, and lead risk assessments. The successful candidate will have a strong engineering background and be registered as a Professional Engineer in South Africa, fostering collaboration and a culture of innovation within the team.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of relevant experience in maintenance, risk assessment, and project engineering.
• Strong proficiency in technical design, erection, and installation.
• Capability to oversee compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support across engineering disciplines.
• Design engineering solutions to enhance project efficiency.
• Manage and optimize engineering project budgets.
• Lead maintenance and risk assessments in the heavy industry sector.
• Produce high-quality reports aligning with group standards.

Skills

Technical design

Project management

Budget management

Risk assessment

Maintenance

Education

BEng or BSc in Mechanical Engineering

Registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa as a Professional Engineer (PrEng)

Completion of a Management Development Programme

Job description

Job Advert Summary

Join our team as a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Grooteguluk Coal in Lephalale, Limpopo, where you will play a crucial role in providing technical support and driving business growth. As an integral part of our engineering team, you will focus on delivering innovative design solutions and ensuring efficient execution of projects. Your expertise will be essential in maintenance, risk assessment, and project management within the heavy industry. You will oversee budgets and cost efficiency, lead technical advancements, and produce high-quality reports aligning with our standards. Your role will ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental policies while fostering strong client relationships and team management. Contribute to a safe, innovative, and inclusive work environment as you help shape the future of engineering at Exxaro, where safety, innovation, and growth are at the forefront.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support across engineering disciplines to drive project execution and business growth.
• Design innovative engineering solutions to enhance project efficiency and operability in accordance with company standards and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards in all operations and engineering designs.
• Manage and optimize budgets, focusing on cost efficiency and recovery in engineering projects.
• Lead and oversee maintenance, risk assessments, and quality assurance in the heavy industry sector.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and collaborate with stakeholders to address technical needs.
• Contribute to the development of high-performance teams by promoting company values and performance excellence.
• Participate in relevant engineering forums and manage professional networks to stay abreast of technological advancements.
• Produce high-quality reports and documentation that align with group standards and client requirements.
• Foster a culture of innovation, safety, and continuous improvement within the engineering team.

Minimum Requirements

• BEng or BSc in Mechanical Engineering (Essential/Minimum)
• 6-8 years of relevant experience in maintenance, hazard identification, risk assessment, procurement, project engineering, and management in the heavy industry (Essential/Minimum)
• Registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa as a Professional Engineer (PrEng) (Essential/Minimum)
• Completion of a Management Development Programme (Recommended/Desirable)
• Possession of a Government Certificate of Competence in Engineering (Recommended/Desirable)
• Strong proficiency in technical design, erection, installation, and project management
• Expertise in budget management and cost efficiency within engineering projects
• Capability to oversee and ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards and legislation
• Proficiency in managing professional networks and participating in relevant engineering forums and communities
• Psychometric Assessment (Essential/Minimum) (To be conducted by Exxaro)
• Certificate of Fitness (Essential/Minimum) (To be conducted by Exxaro)