Mechanical Engineer - Technical Design Project Manager

Recruiter:

Time Personnel

Job Ref:

CPT002802/Del

Date posted:

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Location:

Capetown, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Do you have minimum ten years experience as a Mechanical Engineer with a solid, well developed mechanical design and engineering background?

Exposure in mining, and slurry / sludge pumps, with experience managing a team of engineers will be the key factor to develop a long term career opportunity with our International Client.

This position can be based anywhere in Africa and it is essential to have the ability to find technical solutions and generate future projects.

POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS

Matric - Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical, civil, or chemical engineering
Management experience and ability to drive business growth
Registered as a professional engineer or technologist with ECSA
Strong technical experience with experience in design of pumps & pipelines, process and mechanical design
Excellent communication to liaise with civil, electrical and C&I sub-consultants
At least 8 years previous engineering work experience
No criminal record (due to client, travel and site requirements)
A valid passport, driver's licence, government-issued COVID-19 vaccine certificate
Able and willing to travel locally and internationally, when required

DUTIES

Manage projects simultaneously, manage a project team
Attend on-site meetings, provide technical supervision to other engineers
Extensive client liaison and technical communication while maintaining and developing their client base and actively marketing for new projects
Specification and report writing, and presentations
Preparation of proposals, planning, financial budgeting and controls
Perform engineering tasks and apply technical knowledge with problem solving for all projects
Design of mining related systems, often in a supervisory capacity, including the following:
Hydraulic analysis and design of pump and pipeline systems
Process design
Mechanical design
Liaison with civil, electrical and C&I sub-consultants
Selection and specification of system components (pumps, piping, valves, instrumentation, etc.)
Continuously develop knowledge, understanding and skills associated with relevant engineering project systems and the mining and resources industries
Submit technical papers, present papers at conferences and present training courses
Continuous learning and professional development will be required to remain up-to-date with current practices and technology

Salary: Dependent on experience

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