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Vacant Position: Mechanical Engineer

Location: Vanderbijlpark

Reference Number: PRO-VDB-MENG-001

At Proconics we are passionate about what we do, and we are passionate about our people. If you are a qualified, hard-working individual, aspiring to grow your career, we invite you to apply for the advertised vacant position.

Purpose of the position:

The Mechanical Engineer will develop mechanical and piping engineering deliverables during various project execution phases in a multi-disciplinary setting. The Engineer will work under the supervision of a Senior Mechanical Engineer. The Engineer must demonstrate a high degree of self-execution and be able to identify and establish next steps independently, with limited supervision. If you enjoy problem-solving in a dynamic, high-performance environment, this position might suit you.

Qualifications/Experience:

• B Eng. / BSc(Hons) degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Three to Eight years experience in industrial mechanical and piping
• engineering projects. Including design experience and implementation (Shutdown) experience in the Petrochemical Industry.
• Registered as a candidate with ECSA, (Pr. Eng would be advantageous).
• Experience in the application of ASME codes, API Standards, Pressure
• Equipment Regulations, SANS 347, and other international standards for vessels, piping and rotating equipment.
• Experience in projects involving static mechanical equipment, rotating equipment and piping.
• Exposure to piping and mechanical fabrication and construction projects and processes.
• Experience in projects that involve multi-discipline teams.
• Vessel and piping design experience would be advantageous

Required Outputs and Responsibilities:

• To generate and execute technical deliverables including:
• scoping.
• work breakdown and,
• allocation as well as generation of technical mechanical and piping specifications and designs in Greenfields and Brownfields projects.
• Ensure that discipline deliverables have been executed in accordance with the necessary technical standards, specifications, client requirements, applicable internal quality systems, and interface requirements with other work/disciplines.
• Investigating and understating scopes of work with the affinity for identifying gaps or potential showstoppers.
• The Engineer must demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of how projects are executed, from Concept engineering through Construction and hand-over.
• Interfacing and liaising with clients during project proposal, design, and construction phases.
• Interfacing and liaising with supply, fabrication and construction subcontractors during project proposal, design and construction phases.
• To perform discipline inputs in MFD (P&ID) reviews, HAZOP study, Model and constructability reviews, and Mechanical/design philosophy review meetings internally and with clients.

Personal Attributes

• Affinity for detail engineering and a passion for mechanical engineering, specifically focused on a combination of mechanical (Static and Rotating) and piping engineering.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Conceptual and analytic problem-solving.
• Strong team player (good interpersonal skills).
• Strong written and oral communication skills (internally and to clients).
• Self-starter and able to work independently.
• Ability to prioritise with good time management.
• Self-disciplined and motivated.
• Quality and detail driven.
• Assertive with a strong internal locus of control.

Should you see yourself advancing in an exciting company such as Proconics, forward your CV stating the reference number as well as the name of the position in the subject line to:

Email: recruitment@proconics.co.za

Closing date: 13 June 2025

Feedback will be given to shortlisted candidates.

Proconics is an equal opportunity employer.