Technology Engineering Manager (Pyrometallurgical / Furnace Design â Pr.Eng / Pr.Tech) - Sandton

MECS Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Johannesburg is looking for an Engineering Manager with extensive experience in the pyrometallurgical industry. You will oversee design management, client interactions, and ensure compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate should have a degree in engineering, relevant certifications, and a passion for leadership. This position offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to lead innovative projects in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in the pyrometallurgical industry.
• Minimum of 5 years experience at an engineering management level.
• Understanding of pyrometallurgical furnace design and operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with legal and quality standards.
• Manage direct reports and client relationships.
• Drive product development and project execution.

Skills

Design management

Contract management

Client interaction

Engineering expertise

Project management

Education

Bachelors Degree / Btech in Engineering

Professional certification (e.g. Pr.Eng / Pr.Tech)

Tools

MS Office suite

MS Project

Job description

Education and Professional Certifications

• Bachelors Degree / Btech in Engineering.
• A professional certification e.g. Pr.Eng / Pr.Tech.
• Relevant certificates and diplomas in mechanical draughting.
• Relevant post graduate qualifications albeit technical, management or business related could be advantageous.

Experience and Technical Expertise

• Minimum of 10 years experience with design, contracts and clients in the pyrometallurgical industry.
• Minimum of 5 years experience at an engineering management level within a profit‑target driven environment.
• Experience in contract management, engineering, costing / cost control, HAZOP, SHERQC and multi‑disciplinary construction of submerged arc furnaces and other pyrometallurgical projects.
• Experience in the interaction with Clients both on site and in formal office settings e.g. meetings, design reviews, etc.
• Multi‑disciplinary furnace equipment design and application in large furnaces.
• Customers contact personnel (especially where Pyrometallurgy technology equipment is installed or can be installed).
• An in‑depth understanding of pyrometallurgical furnace design and layout encompassing all aspects of the process flow i.e. from the charging system to the furnace proper, the electrode columns, high current systems and tapping equipment.
• An in‑depth understanding of ancillary equipment supporting the operation of pyrometallurgical furnaces including, but not limited to, cooling systems, gas cleaning and post‑tap hole handling.
• A working knowledge of metallurgical operations and processes.
• A working knowledge of the pyrometallurgical production environment.
• Local and international suppliers / competitors competencies and capabilities.
• The principles of FEA and CFD modelling.
• Budgeting principles and control.
• MS Office suite and other computer applications.
• Latest project management systems and software.
• Manufacturing and construction standards in South Africa and abroad.
• Relevant legislation OHS, MHSA, COID and Environmental Conservation Acts.

Construction Management, Safety, Quality and Programming

• Ensure compliance with relevant legal and statutory requirements and internationally accepted environmental, health, safety and quality standards.
• Taking all reasonable precautions to ensure that all Equipment, including Technology Equipments intellectual property stays within the company.

Management and Leadership

• Management of direct reports including technology equipment engineers. This team is dynamic and may grow based on project requirements.
• Management of direct clients including the Technology Manager, Design Coordinator, design draftsmen, Quality Manager and quality inspectors.
• Management of your indirect clients which may include all management members, other engineers and personnel.
• Function as a design expert on Pyrometallurgy equipment and entrench yourself as the design gate controlling new designs and design improvements across all technology equipment.

Design and Engineering Responsibilities

• Identify engineering deliverables arising from formal and informal interactions with the technology team, Technology Manager or Clients.
• Allocate engineering resources to departmental deliverables with due regard for the resources current workload, strengths, inclinations and business risk.
• Establish delivery periods for the agreed engineering deliverables and track deliverables formally utilising available software (e.g. MS Project and / or MS Excel).
• Daily interaction with Technology Manager and Design Coordinator on activities, deliverables and challenges.
• Technology equipment specifications and data sheets shall be maintained, created or improved regularly.
• Drive product development (including R&D) to keep ahead of market and competitors.

Contracts, Installation and Project Delivery

• Execute contracts and support installations and commissioning following established procedures (project controls) for such activities, including preparation and control of decision list(s), design bases, cost control documents, document and data control, quality assurance, schedules and programmes, progress reports, punch lists, handover certificates, etc.
• Implementing lessons learnt from previous contracts.
• Introduction of new cost‑effective improvements to existing products as well as brand‑new products to the market.
• Supplier assessment and development to ensure that fabricated and bought‑out items are fabricated with suitable technologies and to the highest quality standards.
• Design reviews shall be conducted formally against an agreed checklist / workflow, actions / notes shall be recorded in line with the checklist as evidence that aspects were reviewed and close out actions to be tracked and reported on.
• Provide project related engineering and procurement deliverables and services for studies, tenders and projects. These include but are not limited to scoping, developing documentation (tenders) and cost estimates based on preliminary / typical designs, basic and detail engineering, contract cost control and review, project controls, construction, supervision, commissioning and handover.
• Compilation and implementation of quality control plans and test and inspection plans for technology equipment in collaboration with the Quality Manager.
• Presentations on technology equipment and capabilities shall be compiled and presented to Clients.

Supplier and Client Engagement

• Obtaining or soliciting deficiencies from Clients and fabricators and implementing improvements.
• Maintain regular contact and obtain feedback from clients and suppliers.
• Assist in driving technology equipment business growth and profitability.

Company Vision and Culture

• Encourage an atmosphere of collaboration and teamwork amongst your direct reports and Clients. Get buy in to making the Technology Department the "Preeminent provider of technology solutions for the pyrometallurgical sector with flexibility and agility as their greatest attributes."