Senior Engineer

SUMMARY:
Company based in Durbanville Cape Town is seeking a Skilled Senior Engineer to join their team.

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities: Including, but not limited to: Provide oversight to design and manufacture of specialized equipment and customer orders. Oversee multiple projects, including your own and provide guidance. Mentor junior mechanical engineers and technicians. Maintain a high level of safety ethic and always ensure a safe working environment. Initially, shadow Project & Mechanical Engineers, Field Service Technicians and Subsea Engineers to gain a fundamental understanding of the design, operation, inspection and repair of Capital Drilling Equipment as well as all the processes, procedures, etc. of the Company. Conduct in-house development, which will be the primary function within the role (+\/- 70%) including strength calculations (from first principles and Manuals) and vendor management during fabrication stage. Physically participate in carrying out inspection and maintenance processes to gain a fundamental understanding of them. Manage maintenance, repair, design and manufacturing projects, which will be the secondary function within the role (+\/- 30%), from inception through to delivery, initially with the assistance of management but ultimately unaided; this will include, but will not be limited to, procurement, logistics, resource planning, scheduling, data book generation and submission. Giving expert technical advice to Technicians and coaching new Technicians. Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QC policies, procedures and specifications. Manage personnel in a professional manner, fostering positive communication and relationships with team members. Detailed reporting and inspection report reviews; as well as regularly report and feedback to Management and the Customer on the progress of project. Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions, draft new procedures as required. Ensure safe work practices are being adhered to at all times. Skills: The following are the minimum skills required to perform the function: An advanced knowledge of the MS Office suite (especially Word, Excel, Teams). Excellent written communicator (email; technical report writing, WhatsApp etc.). Excellent level of English, both written and verbal. Sound understanding of 3D CAD packages, in particular SolidWorks would be advantageous.