Senior Mechanical Engineer: Lead Projects & Innovations

Exxaro; Lephalale; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A premier heavy industry company in Lephalale is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to drive growth and provide technical support. The role involves designing innovative solutions and ensuring project compliance with safety and environmental standards. With 6-8 years of experience required, you will manage budgets, perform maintenance, and lead risk assessments. The successful candidate will have a strong engineering background and be registered as a Professional Engineer in South Africa, fostering collaboration and a culture of innovation within the team.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of relevant experience in maintenance, risk assessment, and project engineering.
• Strong proficiency in technical design, erection, and installation.
• Capability to oversee compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support across engineering disciplines.
• Design engineering solutions to enhance project efficiency.
• Manage and optimize engineering project budgets.
• Lead maintenance and risk assessments in the heavy industry sector.
• Produce high-quality reports aligning with group standards.

Skills

Technical design

Project management

Budget management

Risk assessment

Maintenance

Education

BEng or BSc in Mechanical Engineering

Registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa as a Professional Engineer (PrEng)

Completion of a Management Development Programme

Job description

A premier heavy industry company in Lephalale is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to drive growth and provide technical support. The role involves designing innovative solutions and ensuring project compliance with safety and environmental standards. With 6-8 years of experience required, you will manage budgets, perform maintenance, and lead risk assessments. The successful candidate will have a strong engineering background and be registered as a Professional Engineer in South Africa, fostering collaboration and a culture of innovation within the team.