Senior Mechanical Engineer

SGS; Heidelberg; On-site; ZAR 40 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for producing innovative mechanical designs and sourcing equipment to meet project objectives. You'll contribute to the entire project lifecycle, from developing design strategies to managing schedules and budgets. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for engineering excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company that values quality and integrity in every aspect of its operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5 to 25 years of experience in EPC/EPCM projects.

Responsibilities

• Produce cost-effective mechanical designs and source equipment.
• Manage project schedules and budgets effectively.
• Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Project Management

Cost Estimation

Procurement

Mechanical Equipment Experience

Engineering Calculations

Quality Assurance

Adaptability

Education

B. Sc/B. Eng. or B. Tech (Mechanical)

Job description

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

SGS Bateman’s multidiscipline engineering team provides integrated engineering services for processing plants and related operations. Using proven ISO methodologies enhanced by innovative approaches, the team transforms conceptual designs into operational manual processing plants of all sizes and complexities. An extensive suite of enhanced 3-D design tools and modeling software allows our engineering team to visualize all aspects of plant development.

Job Description

The candidate will be responsible for producing cost-effective and technically sound mechanical designs, sourcing suitable mechanical equipment through the procurement department within the required time frame to support project deliverables and objectives.

Project Life Cycle

1. Develop a discipline design strategy and design criteria tailored to the project/client requirements.
2. Produce regular project status reports.
3. Contribute to the development of the project schedule, POP, and SCOP.
4. Generate technical specifications for each package.
5. Compile technical enquiry packages and evaluate tenders to ensure accurate order placement.
6. Assist in developing, managing, and controlling discipline cost and man-hour estimates.
7. Produce discipline-specific designs according to schedule and budget.
8. Manage and control changes to budget and schedule.
9. Identify potential risks/delays and explain discrepancies.
10. Maintain effective engineering input/output of the design office.
11. Ensure development and optimization of mechanical layout drawings.
12. Review supplier documentation for compliance with technical requirements.
13. Generate post-project feedback.

Communication

• Maintain effective inter-discipline interface and communication.
• Understand other discipline requirements and communicate own requirements.
• Ensure sufficient informal interaction between disciplines.
• Gather feedback from other disciplines for design purposes.
• Manage and interface with suppliers and contractors to meet project objectives.

Systems and Procedures

• Ensure adherence to the internal Project Management Operating System.
• Apply and review associated discipline Engineering Standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by suggesting improvements to work methods and procedures.

Quality and Safety

• Regularly review and contribute to improvement of procedures and systems.
• Ensure all QA procedures and guidelines are followed.
• Participate in quality assurance audits.
• Monitor vendor and site quality.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.

Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the line manager.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will hold a B. Sc/B. Eng. or B. Tech (Mechanical) degree and preferably be registered with ECSA as a professional engineer.

Skills and Experience

• 5 to 25 years of proven experience in executing projects within the EPC/EPCM environment, preferably in mining, minerals, or petrochemical sectors.
• Experience with mechanical equipment such as conveyors, crushers, screens, pumps, cranes, hoists, feeders, mills, scrubbers, compressed air systems, tanks.
• Experience with feasibility studies, project execution, site construction, and commissioning.
• Knowledge of project management, design criteria, contract types, technical documentation, plant layout, materials, construction, cost estimation, and procurement.
• Proficiency with basic IT tools and engineering calculations.
• Ability to adapt to different environments and find technological solutions.
• Understanding of quality engineering and quantity estimation.