Senior Mechanical Engineer, Process & Plant Design

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary commensurate with experience

Medical and retirement benefits

Annual performance bonuses

Development opportunities

On-site in Richards Bay

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Engineer for its Richards Bay hub to lead design, installation, and maintenance of complex plant machinery and piping systems. You will ensure efficiency, safety, and reliability of all mechanical operations within a high-demand petrochemical environment.

The role requires 8+ years in mechanical design, proficiency with CAD and process simulators, and experience with HAZOP/RCA. On-site work in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years in mechanical design within chemical/petrochemical.process industries.
• Experience in process plant design including equipment specification and piping design.
• In-depth knowledge of ASME B31.3 and API 650.
• Proficiency in CAD software and process simulation tools (Aspen HYSYS, COMPASS).
• HAZOP studies and risk assessments experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify mechanical equipment (pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, pressure vessels) for plant operations.
• Develop detailed mechanical designs for process piping systems with relevant codes.
• Perform calculations for fluid flow, pressure drop, thermal expansion, and stress.
• Create P&IDs and mechanical layout drawings.
• Support construction, commissioning, and start-up phases of plant projects.
• Oversee mechanical integrity programs for plant equipment and piping.
• Collaborate with E&I, civil, and safety to ensure integrated plant design.
• Ensure designs comply with company policies and environmental regulations.

Skills

Mechanical design

Process plant design

RCFA analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Aspen HYSYS

COMPASS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Engineer for its Richards Bay hub to lead design, installation, and maintenance of complex plant machinery and piping systems. You will ensure efficiency, safety, and reliability of all mechanical operations within a high-demand petrochemical environment.

The role requires 8+ years in mechanical design, proficiency with CAD and process simulators, and experience with HAZOP/RCA. On-site work in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal is essential.