Mechanical Engineer - Technical Design Project Manager

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

• 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