Mechanical Engineer

Job DescriptionTo produce cost effective and technically sound Mechanical designs and source suitable mechanical equipment through the procurement department within the required time frame to support project deliverables and objectives.
and source suitable.Project Life CycleDevelop a discipline design strategy and design criteria to suit the unique project/client requirementsProduce regular project status reportsProvide input into the development of the project schedule, POP and SCOPGenerate technical specifications with requirements for each packageCompile technical enquiry packages and technical tender evaluations to ensure accurate placement of ordersAssist in developing, managing and controlling the discipline cost and man-hour estimates Produce discipline specific designs according to schedule and budgetManage and control changes to budget and scheduleIdentify potential risks/delays and explain discrepanciesMaintain effective engineering input/output of design officeEnsure development and optimization of mechanical layout drawings through the design officeReview supplier documentation for compliance with technical requirementsGenerate post-project feedbackCommunicationMaintain effective inter-discipline interface and communicationUnderstand other discipline requirements and communicate own requirements Ensure sufficient informal interaction between disciplines Gather feedback from other disciplines for design purposesManage and interface with suppliers and contractors to meet project objectivesSystems and ProceduresEnsure adherence to the internal Project Management Operating SystemApply and review associated discipline Engineering StandardsContinuous ImprovementProvide suggestions for improving internal work methods and procedures on an ad-hoc basis.Quality and SafetyRegularly review and contribute towards improvement of procedures and systemsEnsure all QA procedures and guidelines are followed in all daily activitiesParticipate in quality assurance auditsMonitor vendor qualityMonitor site qualityAdhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.QualificationsQUALIFICATIONSProfessionally the successful candidate will be a B. Sc/B.
Eng.
or B.
Tech (Mechanical) graduate and preferably registered with ECSA as a professional engineer.SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEA proven track record of 5-7 years plus relevant mechanical engineering experience in project related work within a processing (Metals & Minerals) or Petrochemical plant projects environment is required for this positionThe candidate must ideally have experience with a wide range of mechanical equipment such as conveyors, crushers, screens, pumps, cranes and hoists, feeders, mills, scrubbers, compressed air systems, feeders and tanksWorking experience in at least definitive or bankable feasibility studies is required with experience in project execution strongly recommended.
Site based experience during construction and/or commissioning would be highly advantageous.Previous working experience on a mineral processing or petrochemical plant or in a similar hereby industrial environment would be very advantageous.Project Management - Knowledge of basic project management methods and knowledge of all project life cycle phasesDesign Criteria - Applications and improvements of technical knowledge into design criteria that suit project reqs.
And/or support the design of new components/equipmentCommercial Principles -Understanding of contract types and of their main features (basics, purchasing and selling conditions, partnerships, claims, logistic aspects etc.)
including international contractsTechnical Documentation -Ability to create, understand and communicate via technical specificationsPlant Layout development -Ability to lay out the plant in a functional, safe and cost-effective wayMaterials Fundamentals - Knowledge and understanding of basic information regarding materials and their properties used in engineering and manufacturing activitiesConstruction & Commissioning - Understanding of on-site construction work and commissioning with associated contractor and supplier interactionsCost Estimation - Understand cost of design (including cost of deliverables generation) and ability to estimate costs related to a project or specific activityBasic IT Tools -Office Automation and Graphic SoftwareProcurement - Understand project cost control, budgeting, procurement, purchase-to-pay and supply chain managementEngineering Calculations - Knowledge of engineering calculation techniquesInnovation & Adaptability - The ability to adapt to different environments (team, technologies, countries etc.)
from a technical point of view, including ability to find out new possible technological solutions according to customer's needs.Quality Engineering - Knowledge of quality methods, management systems and procedures and/or understanding of quality features of products and partsQuantity Estimation -Ability to estimate quantities (volumes, dimensions, masses, weights etc.
)CAE Software - Familiarity with CAE software including setting up systems, procedures and guidelines AutoCADLegislation and Standards - Knowledge of sector specific law ( Engineering safety reqs, and knowledge of standard specifications ( Plant layout requirements etc.)
including the ability to integrate these standards