Senior Mechanical Engineer (Rotating Engineer)/ (Static Engineer)

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

Your responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer with relevant design house experience to join the Mechanical Engineering Department.

• The successful candidate will be required to fulfil the job as summarised below, but not limited to:
• Interaction with the client and forming part of an owner’s team with the client
• Performing lead engineer role.
• Perform manpower planning and project schedule management for the project mechanical team.
• Preparation of Scope of Work / Works Information for supply of services and management of consultants to deliver to scope, quality and schedule.
• Specification and design of rotating equipment
• Preparation of project standards, engineering and technical specifications
• Participate in PFD and P&ID Reviews, HAZOP & SIL reviews, 3D model and constructability reviews
• Assistance in the preparation of MCFDs
• Proficient in preparation and issuing technical specifications and enquiry documentation to vendors and subsequent review of vendor documentation to ensure design integrity and compliance with specifications.
• Knowledge of the following international design codes and standards is mandatory:
  • ASME VIII Division 1
  • ASME Section II Parts A, B and D
  • ASME B16.5 and B16.47
  • ASME IX
  • TEMA
  • ASME B31.3
  • API 650 and API 620
  • Knowledge of the following international design codes will be an advantage:
  • PD5500
  • AD Merkblätter
  • DIN/EN material specifications and certification

The scope of this role will require the incumbent to work in a projects based environment covering all phases of project execution (feasibility, concept, basic, detail, construction support and commissioning).

The individual will engage in mechanical design activities related to producing and checking mechanical engineering deliverables.

The scope of this role will require the incumbent to function in a resource and/ or lead role on projects.

As a project mechanical engineer, the individual will be responsible for mechanical deliverables and quality on the project.

Your profile

The successful candidate must be in possession of a BSc./ BEng. Mechanical Engineering degree with 12-15 years engineering experience of which 8 years should be in a contracting environment working on projects in the energy and chemical/ refining / petrochemical industries.

Lead Engineer Experience

Professional Registration with ECSA is required.

The successful candidate must have successfully performed in the position of lead engineer on at least 3 large projects in the basic and detail engineering phase

Your benefits

Company

Established in South Africa in 1959, thyssenkrupp Uhde South Africa is the local subsidiary of thyssenkrupp Uhde. Underpinned by a global footprint with local presence, we are a market-leading technology, engineering, construction and service partner for industrial plants and systems.

Combining over 100 years of global experience with over 60 years of local African know-how, thyssenkrupp Uhde Africa is a specialist provider of a range of advanced chemical technologies and integrated, environmentally friendly EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) solutions and services.

As an environmentally-responsible company, our vision is to create a livable planet through engineering green solutions.

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