Senior Plant Engineer

Bebeemechanical; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Secunda seeks a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer to design and engineer solutions for machinery and pressurized equipment issues in the petrochemical field. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of experience in detail design, drafting, or modeling. Responsibilities include collaborating with project teams and conducting detailed mechanical systems design. A valid driver's license and ECSA registration is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in detail design, drafting, or modelling.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing of own designs.
• Ability to balance quality drive with schedule pressure.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer new plants and solutions for machinery issues.
• Utilize software tools for design work based on first principles.
• Support project teams during plant shutdown periods.
• Conduct detailed design, drafting, or modelling of mechanical systems.

Skills

Detail design

Drafting

Modelling

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Design software

Job description

Expert in Mechanical Design and Engineering

Our organization is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and engineer new plants and solutions to problems experienced with machinery and pressurized equipment in the petrochemical field.


• Utilize various software tools to perform design work and calculations based on first principles.


• Collaborate with project teams to provide support during plant shutdown periods.


• Conduct detailed design, drafting, or modelling of mechanical systems.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (B Eng / BSc Eng) from a reputable institution.


• Possess at least 5 years of experience in detail design, drafting, or modelling.


• Have hands‑on experience or proper exposure to the manufacturing of own designs.


• Demonstrate ability to balance quality drive with schedule pressure.


• Exhibit self‑discipline, leadership, and organizational skills.


• Hold a valid driver's license with own transport.


• Be registered as a Professional Engineer at ECSA (a plus).