Senior Mechanical Engineer - Power Generation Systems

Placements24; South Africa; In loco; ZAR 700.000 - 1.000.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for power generation systems in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on design, analysis, troubleshooting, and upgrades to heavy mechanical equipment in state-of-the-art facilities on site.

You will conduct stress, thermal, and fluid dynamics calculations; oversee installation, commissioning, and maintenance; develop technical docs; ensure safety and environmental compliance; collaborate across operations, maintenance, and project teams.

Competenze

• B.Eng. or B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering, preferably in power generation or heavy industrial sectors.
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and FEA tools.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and related analyses.

Mansioni

• Design, develop, and test mechanical and electromechanical systems and components.
• Perform stress, thermal, and fluid dynamics calculations for plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot failures and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and maintenance of heavy equipment.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, drawings, specs, and manuals.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety regulations, and environmental policies.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and project teams.
• Participate in root cause analyses for equipment failures.
• Recommend improvements to enhance equipment efficiency and lifespan.
• Conduct site inspections and provide technical support to field personnel.

Conoscenze

Mechanical design

Stress analysis

Thermal analysis

Fluid dynamics

Troubleshooting

Equipment maintenance

Technical documentation

Cross-functional collab

Formazione

B.Eng./B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering

Strumenti

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

FEA tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for power generation systems in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on design, analysis, troubleshooting, and upgrades to heavy mechanical equipment in state-of-the-art facilities on site.

You will conduct stress, thermal, and fluid dynamics calculations; oversee installation, commissioning, and maintenance; develop technical docs; ensure safety and environmental compliance; collaborate across operations, maintenance, and project teams.