Senior Support Engineer

Everllence; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Everllence is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Engineer to lead turbomachinery projects, oversee drawings, specifications, and documentation controls, and guide technical reviews. You will drive continuous improvement, support CNC milling, and develop rotating equipment models.

The role requires strong analytical thinking, leadership across teams, and collaboration with software developers to enhance tribology and lubrication systems while ensuring timely, cost-effective delivery.

Qualifications

• BSc or BEng in Mechanical Engineering; MSc/MEng advantageous.
• 7–15 years’ experience in a supervisory or operational role.
• Proven turbomachinery experience: turbines, compressors, gearboxes, pumps, gas turbines.
• Strong analytical thinking, leadership, and decision‑making.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement at all organizational levels.
• Knowledge of control systems and data structures; ability to work with software developers.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical documentation systems including drawings, specifications, and standards.
• Maintain discipline in engineering processes, approvals, and document control.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and efficiency enhancements.
• Support CNC milling and oversee design models for rotating equipment.
• Review specialised designs (FEA, CFD, rotodynamic studies, life assessments).
• Review RFQ requirements and provide technical input.
• Analyse inspection and field service reports to recommend repairs, refurbishments, or modifications.
• Identify opportunities for local manufacturing of spare parts in line with company policy.
• Optimise materials traceability and manufacturing controls.
• Provide technical consultation and troubleshooting support using global networks.
• Develop detailed technical scopes of work considering cost, quality, and timelines.
• Assess manufacturing feasibility and ensure completeness of technical information.
• Conduct technical evaluations and audits of suppliers and subcontractors.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Decision making

Communication skills

Tribology

Lubrication systems

Team collaboration

Education

BSc or BEng Mechanical Engineering

MSc/MEng advantageous

Job description

Your Tasks

• Manage technical documentation systems including drawings, specifications, and standards.
• Maintain discipline in engineering processes, approvals, and document control.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including modernisation and efficiency enhancements.
• Support CNC milling processes and oversee the development of design models for rotating equipment.
• Execute and review specialised engineering designs (FEA, CFD, rotodynamic studies, mechanical designs, and machinery life assessments).
• Assist in reviewing RFQ requirements and provide technical input and clarifications.
• Analyse inspection and field service reports to recommend repairs, refurbishments, or modifications.
• Identify and implement new manufacturing technologies aligned with Everllence standards.
• Review and enhance the technical library to ensure compliance with “right to manufacture” standards.
• Identify opportunities for local manufacturing of spare parts in line with company policy.
• Optimise operational processes such as materials traceability and manufacturing controls.
• Provide technical consultation and troubleshooting support using global networks.
• Develop detailed technical scopes of work considering cost, quality, and timelines.
• Assess manufacturing feasibility and ensure completeness of technical information.
• Conduct technical evaluations and audits of suppliers and subcontractors.

Your Experience & Qualifications

• BSc or BEng in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field ( Postgraduate qualification MSc/Meng advantageous).
• 7–5 years’ experience in a similar operational or supervisory role.
• Proven experience in turbomachinery, including turbines, compressors, gearboxes, pumps, and gas turbines.
• Exceptional analytical thinking, leadership, and decision‑making capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage at all organizational levels.
• Control systems (surge protection, speed control, vibration systems).
• Understanding of data structures and ability to collaborate with software developers.
• Proven track record of developing and achieving corporate engineering goals, with strong expertise in tribology and lubrication systems.

Additional Information

Integrity and Compliance are essential elements of our corporate culture.

We firmly support diversity and equal opportunities and are therefore looking forward to receiving a diverse range of applications

Reference number: SSE2026