Senior Mechanical Engineer

Segula Technologies; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative engineering firm in South Africa is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to validate and ensure compliance for mechanical designs. The role involves mentoring junior engineers, technical leadership, and participation in design reviews. Ideal candidates should possess a BSc/BEng in Mechanical Engineering, have at least 10 years of experience within the contracting/project environment, particularly in petrochemical and chemical industries, and proficiency in relevant engineering standards and tools such as PV Elite and COMPRESS.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in contracting/project environment.
• Experience in petrochemical/chemical/refining industries.
• Knowledge of PER and SANS 347.
• Understanding of imported equipment documentation requirements.
• Strong planning and coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Validate mechanical engineering deliverables.
• Prepare mechanical standards and technical specifications.
• Ensure regulatory and client specification compliance.
• Deliver safe, compliant, and cost-effective mechanical designs.
• Mentor junior engineers.

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

Pr.Eng

Tools

PV Elite

COMPRESS

Job description

Company Description

At SEGULA Technologies you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and help shaping the future within an engineering company which is at the heart of innovation. From 3D printing, augmented reality, connected vehicle to the factory of the future – new technologies are part of our 15,000 ingenious collaborators’ day-to-day life.

Company profile : https://www.segulatechnologies.com/en/

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

Diplomas

• BSc / BEng Mechanical Engineering (Required)
• Pr.Eng (Preferred)