Senior Mechanical Engineer - Lead Energy Projects

thyssenkrupp; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

thyssenkrupp Uhde South Africa is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with 12-15 years of experience, including contracting environments in the energy and chemical sectors. The role focuses on leading mechanical design activities, delivering engineering deliverables, and coordinating with owner teams to meet scope and schedule.

You will prepare scope, manage project schedules, review PFD/P&ID, perform HAZOP/SIL reviews, and ensure conformity with ASME codes and API standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 12–15 years of engineering experience, 8 years in contracting environments on energy/chemical projects.
• Professional registration with ECSA is required.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients as part of owner’s team and lead the mechanical design deliverables.
• Lead engineer on projects across feasibility to commissioning.
• Prepare Scope of Work / Works Information and manage consultants to meet scope, quality and schedule.
• Design and specify rotating equipment and review PFD/P&ID, HAZOP & SIL, and 3D models.
• Issue technical specifications to vendors and review vendor documentation for compliance.

Skills

Lead engineer

Client interaction

Manpower planning

Project schedule management

Rotating equipment design

PFD & P&ID reviews

HAZOP & SIL reviews

3D model reviews

Constructability reviews

Vendor documentation review

Quality control

Engineering deliverables

ECSA registration

ASME knowledge

Education

BSc./BEng. Mechanical Engineering

Job description

thyssenkrupp Uhde South Africa is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with 12-15 years of experience, including contracting environments in the energy and chemical sectors. The role focuses on leading mechanical design activities, delivering engineering deliverables, and coordinating with owner teams to meet scope and schedule.

You will prepare scope, manage project schedules, review PFD/P&ID, perform HAZOP/SIL reviews, and ensure conformity with ASME codes and API standards.