Senior Mechanical Engineer (Water/Minerals)

at  Lumina Personnel

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer (Sc. / B.Eng or B Tech)
Location: Johannesburg (On-Site)
Type of Employment: Full-Time
Salary: R80 000.00 (Depending on Experience)

REQUIREMENTS:

• A proven track record of 6 years plus relevant mechanical engineering experience in related work within the Mining/Minerals/Water projects environment, is required for this position.
• Experience with a wide range of mechanical equipment such as pumps, cranes and hoists, compressed air systems, tanks, vessels, fire water systems, fans, screens, membrane technologies, settling tanks, mixers, aerators, blowers, etc.
• Working experience in feasibility studies and project execution is required while site-based experience during construction and/or commissioning is highly recommended.
• Discipline-specific engineering skills.
• Sc. / B.Eng or B Tech Mechanical Engineering
• Professional Engineer Certification (ECSA) required
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
• Capacity to handle pressure
• Ability to work in a team and mentor peers
• Attention to detail
• Effective communication with both internal and external stakeholders
• Output/results and deliverables driven

• Deliver engineered packages to comply with the overall project budget, schedule, and quality standards
• Fit for purpose engineering and design in all required industry segments
• Manage hours, budgets, and change/variations in a manner that enhances gross profits on projects
• Ensure that projects are executed in accordance with the relevant Client and company policies, procedures, and frameworks.
• Construction, installation, and commissioning project support.
• Reporting as and when required
• Generate and develop equipment cost estimates, man-hour estimates, and corresponding proposal documentation.
• Assist with the pricing of Tenders and Bids as required for each applicable market sector.
• Liaise with prospective and future Clients in terms of assessing their needs, site visits, proposing solutions, cost estimates, proposal submittal, clarifications, and follow-up.
• Generate scope of work specifications that define the work included, work excluded and battery limits along with technical requirements for each equipment package.
• Compile technical inquiry packages, do technical tender evaluations, and compile technical “Approved for Purchase” packages.
• Manage and interface with Vendors/Suppliers and Contractors to meet the project objectives.
• Manage and execute 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 like the Process, Piping, Civil, Structural, C & I, and Electrical Departments.
• Provide detailed input to plant reviews in terms of layout, equipment placement, maintainability, operability, and all such related factors.
• Provide input into the development and optimization of mechanical drawings and drive the development of these drawings through the design and drawing office.
• Provide input during project meetings, HAZOPS’s, client meetings, etc.
• Do functional designs for pumps, piping, plate work, structures, supports, etc. of minor and medium complexity and liaise with specialist consultants on more complex items.
• Maintain and update the mechanical equipment list and other related registers and schedules.
• Execute all work in compliance with all relevant legislation, codes, standards, company policies & procedures.
• Provide office-based construction and commission support and from time to time attend site visits during the construction period.