Senior Mechanical Engineer - Rotating Equipment

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.300.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary with annual bonus

Medical aid and life assurance

Professional certifications training

Generous annual leave

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer with specialized expertise in rotating equipment to join our client in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. You will lead design, specification, installation, and maintenance of pumps, compressors, turbines, and other rotating machinery essential to operations.

You will develop technical specifications, conduct performance testing and RCFA, oversee installation and commissioning, ensure compliance with API/ISO and safety standards, and

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience with rotating equipment in industry.
• Knowledge of vibration analysis and condition monitoring preferred.

Aufgaben

• Specify, select, and procure rotating equipment such as pumps, compressors, turbines, and agitators.
• Develop detailed technical specifications, datasheets, and maintenance procedures for rotating machinery.
• Conduct performance testing, vibration analysis, and RCFA on equipment.
• Oversee the installation, commissioning, and start-up of new rotating equipment.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for operational issues related to rotating equipment.
• Ensure compliance with APIs, ISO standards and safety protocols.

Kenntnisse

Rotating equipment experience

Vibration analysis

Condition monitoring

Engineering calculations

Project management

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer with specialized expertise in Rotating Equipment to join their team in Mossel Bay, Western Cape . This role is critical for the design, specification, installation, and maintenance of pumps, compressors, turbines, and other rotating machinery essential to their operations. You will be a key technical resource, ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and longevity of these vital assets. This position offers a significant opportunity to lead engineering initiatives in a strategic coastal location known for its industrial activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Specify, select, and procure rotating equipment such as pumps, compressors, turbines, and agitators.
• Develop detailed technical specifications, datasheets, and maintenance procedures for rotating machinery.
• Conduct performance testing, vibration analysis, and root cause failure analysis (RCFA) on equipment.
• Oversee the installation, commissioning, and start-up of new rotating equipment.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for operational issues related to rotating equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant industry standards (e.g., API, ISO) and safety protocols.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience with rotating equipment in an industrial setting.
• In-depth knowledge of pump, compressor, and turbine technology, including design principles and operational characteristics.
• Familiarity with predictive maintenance techniques such as vibration analysis and condition monitoring.
• Proficiency in engineering calculations related to performance, reliability, and failure analysis.
• Strong project management and problem-solving capabilities.

Benefits

• A competitive salary and annual performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive medical aid, pension fund, and life assurance benefits.
• Opportunities for advanced training and professional certifications.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• A challenging and rewarding role contributing to significant industrial infrastructure in Mossel Bay .