Senior Mechanical Engineer

Assegai; Durban; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering firm in South Africa is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead design activities in compliance with safety standards and project specifications. Responsibilities include supervising teams, conducting technical investigations, and mentoring engineers. Ideal candidates will possess a BSc or BEng in Mechanical Engineering, strong expertise in petroleum/gas standards, and proficiency in relevant design software. This role is critical in strengthening the company's technical portfolio and ensuring successful project deliveries.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of national and international petroleum/gas standards.
• Ability to interact with customers at all levels.
• Proficient in mechanical engineering design and relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with project procedures and standards.
• Supervise and review the work of assigned subordinates.
• Provide mechanical engineering expertise for troubleshooting.

Skills

Communication with technical leads

Mentoring engineers

Mechanical troubleshooting

Education

BSc / BEng. Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

AFT Fathom

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Objective:

• Ensure that mechanical engineering design activities on assigned projects are executed in compliance with project procedures, Client and National standards and specifications and in accordance with the procedures and the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of South Africa.
• Carry out design work for a unit or units as required by the Project Director / Project Manager in accordance with the agreed project schedule,
• Supervise the work of assigned subordinates on the project and review and approve their works
• Advise Project Director / Project Manager of deficiencies and possible changes to the established design methods, standards and data
• Lead / contribute to a multi-disciplinary team to fulfil the project objectives
• Accept responsibility as requested for development and maintenance of expertise in specific areas of technology
• Advise Project Director / Project Manager of possible fields for technical investigations and computer
• programs. Carry out technical investigations, including development of computer programs and produce technical reports as and when required
• Provide progress report information, at the required frequency and with the required content, to the Project Director / Project Manager.
• To develop and strengthen the companys Oil & Gas Technical portfolio through implementation of company technologies, industry best practices and tools.
• To conduct plant audits and manage the design component of Engineering Studies
• To provide mechanical engineering expertise for troubleshooting and operations optimisation
• To mentor Engineers in the company
• To sign off on concept/basic/detail process designs produced for complex projects, as applicable
• To support a team of engineers, technicians and draughtsman to accomplish the above, all within the agreed constraints of time, costs and quality.

Requirements:

• BSc / BEng. Mechanical Engineering degree
• Have an excellent understanding of national and international petroleum/gas standard and regulations (NFPA, API, SANS, etc.)
• Be able to interact with customers at all levels, especially Technical Leads from Client companies.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word etc.), AFT Fathom, AFT Impulse
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD in order to direct Drafting staff accordingly will be advantageous.