Professional Engineer - Mechanical

Job Description: Professional Engineer - Mechanical

Job Title: Professional Engineer

Salary: Market related and negotiable based on experience

Base Centre/Station: Pretoria East

Appointment type: Permanent / Consultant / Fixed Contract Period - subject to candidate availability

 

Job Description

Primary function: Onsite inspections and condition assessment of equipment and plant, consolidating findings, approval of observations made by team members, technical evaluation, structural assessment, report compilation, final sign-off and presentations.

Secondary: Compiling proposals, executing engineering design projects, design calculations, design- and drawing reviews, failure analyses, root cause analyses and FEA.

Required to manage, coordinate and oversee the implementation of various engineering projects and the sign-off of design projects, design calculation and manufacturing drawings.

This position reports to the Lead Mechanical Engineer and the candidate interfaces with team members (i.e., Engineers, LMI’s, electrical specialists, technologists, etc.).

Specific duties include (additional to abovementioned, but not limited to):

1. Successful execution of onsite projects & inspection programs
2. Management & guidance of inspection/ design team (i.e., tech and Health & Safety)
3. Participation in strategic planning process
4. Technical experience (engineering inspections and assessments)
5. Application of engineering standards, legislations, good engineering practices and regulations (Able to condense complex and new systems)
6. Project management/ coordination & Leadership
7. Provide professional and technical advice and engineering support services
8. Repair procedures and compiling Scope of Works

 

Specific Requirements

1. Mechanical Engineering Degree (BEng or BSc Eng)
2. 5-7 years post qualification experience
3. Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) or in process thereof
4. Previous experience with Solidworks (or other CAD software)
5. Previous experience with Prokon will be advantageous
6. Experience in studying & utilizing international standards/codes
7. Proficient with Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
8. Programming experience will be beneficial
9. Able to conduct training/ masterclasses and seminars as and where required
10. Regular communication/liaison with clients
11. Able to display strategic capability and leadership
12. Good technical report writing skills, taking initiative when information is lacking
13. Able to identify and exploit growth and opportunities within industry

 

Future Development & Career Progression Planning (Guideline and optional)

1. Project Management Qualification - PMP Certification
2. ECSA Registration – Maintenance of PrEng
3. Planned development program (scheduled courses & seminars) - ongoing
4. Mentor for engineers in training

 

Specializes in engineering inspections & condition assessments of physical assets (cranes, hoists & lifting machines etc.), culminating into technical reports & recommendations. Also undertakes project management/ coordination, design projects, drawings, investigation analyses, failure analyses, repair procedures and/or quality control/ assurance specifications.

The organization is committed to an employee-orientated, high-performance culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, ongoing development, innovation, and dedication in the working environment. It regards active mentorship and continuous personal development as a key enabler to personal & career development and requires all team members to take ownership of personal and company growth.