SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Segula Technologies; City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality; On-site; ZAR 80 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer. The role requires a minimum of 10 years of experience, particularly in the petrochemical or refining industries. The ideal candidate will possess a BSc/BEng in Mechanical Engineering and have a strong knowledge of ASME codes. Responsibilities include mentoring junior engineers, ensuring design compliance, and leading project execution. This position is full-time and requires on-site work in Gauteng, South Africa.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in contracting/project environment.
• Experience in petrochemical/chemical/refining industries.
• Knowledge of PER and SANS 347.

Responsibilities

• Validates mechanical engineering deliverables.
• Ensures consistency across design packages.
• Supports technical reviews and client workshops.
• Deliver safe compliant and cost-effective mechanical designs.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Lead mechanical package execution within schedule and budget.

Skills

Mechanical design and engineering fundamentals

Static and rotating equipment expertise

Advanced knowledge of ASME VIII / II / IX TEMA API codes

Strong specification and documentation capability

Proficiency in PV Elite / COMPRESS

Communication and stakeholder management skills

High attention to detail

Education

BSc / BEng Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Position: SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Responsibilities - Functional

Validates mechanical engineering deliverables

Ensures consistency across design packages

Supports technical reviews HAZOP design reviews and client workshops

Commitment & Authorisations

Authorised to issue and approve mechanical technical specifications

Authorised to conduct vendor evaluations and technical adjudications

Authorised to validate mechanical design compliance with codes and statutory requirements

Objectives of the function

Deliver safe compliant and cost-effective mechanical designs

Ensure regulatory and client specification compliance

Provide technical leadership

Mentor junior engineers

Support commissioning and plant start-up activities

Mission and tasks

Specification and design of pressure-containing equipment

Prepare mechanical standards and technical specifications

Participate in PFD P&ID and HAZOP reviews

Prepare mechanical flow diagrams and MCFDs

Issue enquiry documentation to vendors

Review vendor documentation and ensure compliance

Selection of vendors based on technical criteria

Conduct or supervise fabrication and installation inspections

Perform mechanical equipment sizing and calculations

Use PV Elite / COMPRESS for pressure equipment

Ensure correct application of ASME API TEMA and statutory codes

Lead mechanical package execution within schedule and budget

Skills

Mechanical design and engineering fundamentals

Static and rotating equipment expertise

Advanced knowledge of ASME VIII / II / IX TEMA API codes

Strong specification and documentation capability

Proficiency in PV Elite / COMPRESS

Communication and stakeholder management skills

High attention to detail

Prerequisites

Knowledge of PER and SANS 347

Understanding of imported equipment documentation requirements

Strong planning and coordination abilities

Experience

Minimum 10 years experience in contracting / project environment

Experience in petrochemical / chemical / refining industries

Qualifications :

BSc / BEng Mechanical Engineering (Required)

(Preferred)

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

• Children Activity
• Administrative Skills
• Data Warehousing
• Fire And Safety Engineering
• Fleet
• Asic

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1