Johannesburg: Senior Mechanical Engineer posted by AtripleA recruitment & temps

About the Role

AtripleA recruitment & temps is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have experience within the water sector and be responsible for providing mechanical engineering support on projects. This includes compilation of proposals, cost-effective design, construction support, and commissioning assistance.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engineered packages to comply with overall project budget, schedule, and quality.
• Provide engineering and design services in all required industry segments.
• Manage hours, budgets, and change/variations to enhance gross profits on projects.
• Ensure projects are executed in accordance with relevant policies, procedures, and frameworks.
• Assist with construction, installation, and commissioning project support.
• Generate equipment cost estimates, man-hour estimates, and corresponding proposal documentation.
• Liaise with prospective and future clients to assess their needs, conduct site visits, propose solutions, costs-estimates, and follow-up.
• Compile technical enquiry packages, do technical tender evaluations, and compile technical “Approved for Purchase” packages.
• Manage and interface with vendors/suppliers and contractors to meet project objectives.
• Conduct progress inspections, FAT’s, and final releases for vendor/supplier equipment.
• Review vendor/supplier documentation for compliance with technical requirements.
• Maintain effective inter-discipline integration with other disciplines.
• Provide detailed input to plant reviews in terms of layout, equipment placing, maintainability, operability, and related factors.
• Contribute to the development and optimization of mechanical drawings and drive their development through the design and drawing office.
• Provide input during project meetings, HAZOPS’s, client meetings, etc.
• Maintain and update the mechanical equipment list and other related registers and schedules.

Requirements

• B.Sc./B.Eng. or B Tech Mechanical Engineering qualification.
• Professional Engineer Certification (ECSA).
• Proven record of 6 years relevant mechanical engineering experience in related work within the Mining/Minerals/Water projects.
• Experience with a wide range of mechanical equipment.
• Experience in feasibility studies and project execution is required, while site-based experience during construction and commissioning is highly recommended.

Qualifications

• Formal education/certification: None mentioned.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary information not specified in the original job description.