Engineering Test Centre Specialist

Job Description and Responsibilities

• Design and install new plant concepts by following engineering principles, creating 3D and 2D CAD models, raising enquiry requests, conducting site meetings and selecting preferred suppliers.
• Running, monitoring and reporting on installation commissioning and report final sign-off to Management.
• Carry out maintenance on existing plant and equipment by following a preventative maintenance system.
• Procure the required components and equipment from external suppliers in accordance with the standard VWSA purchasing system.
• Analyze failed plant and equipment for reasons for failure, and recommend and implement new processes and procedures in order to prevent such failures from reoccurring.
• Provide input into Financial Planning Rounds for CAPEX expenditure.
• Comply with and implement the statutory legal, safety and environmental requirements as applicable to the engineering test facility.
• Review power and water usage of the facility, and provide input into methods, processes and procedures to reduce water and energy consumption.
• Implement and co-ordinate the annual IS09001 calibration and certification activities for the engineering test facility.
• Keep the facilities up to current Group standards.
• Maintain a detailed record of the facility by means of drawing records, CAD models and equipment documentation.
• Train fellow engineers in the use and operation of the engineering test facility.

Education and Experience

• Have a minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 5 years’ experience in the development and maintenance of facilities, control systems and equipment.
• A minimum of 3 years as a Senior Engineer performing design and Test engineering functions.

Skills, Attributes & Other requirements

• In-depth knowledge of general mechanical engineering concepts with specific focus on Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning systems, mechanical equipment design and fabrication, heat transfer, instrumentation systems, software control and electrical power systems.
• Insight and knowledge into technical engineering concepts.
• Specialized computer literacy with specific reference to 3D-CAD competence.
• Excellent report writing and presentation ability.
• Human relations (negotiation and patience).
• Innovation when faced with resource limitations.
• Knowledge of corporate procurement and Capex approval systems.
• Ability to solve complex mechanical engineering problems.
• Ability to plan and execute projects.
• Ability to identify risks, analyze them and setup planning to minimize risk.
• Ability to monitor, follow-up the project progress, to identify major project issues, and to escalate when necessary.