Senior Mechanical Engineer (Petrochemical Projects)

Recruiter:

MECS Africa

Job Ref:

JHB012433/MJ

Date posted:

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Location:

Sasolburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Job Opportunity: Senior Mechanical Engineer (Contract Position)

Location: Sasolburg, South Africa
Industry: Petrochemical

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our client's team on a contract basis for a major petrochemical client in Sasolburg.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Project execution: Lead mechanical engineering activities across all project phases—concept, FEED, detailed design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
Design oversight: Develop and review mechanical designs for piping, pressure vessels, rotating equipment, and static equipment.
Standards compliance: Ensure designs meet ASME, API, ISO, and petrochemical industry codes and standards.
Risk management: Conduct hazard and operability (HAZOP) studies, reliability assessments, and failure mode analysis.
Vendor coordination: Evaluate technical bids, liaise with suppliers, and oversee equipment fabrication and testing.
Construction support: Provide field engineering support during installation, testing, and commissioning.
Team leadership: Mentor junior Engineers and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (Process, Civil, Electrical, Instrumentation).
Documentation: Prepare technical reports, specifications, and project deliverables for client and regulatory approval.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
Experience: 8+ years in Mechanical Engineering, with at least 5 years in Petrochemical or Oil & Gas Projects.
Technical skills: Proficiency in piping stress analysis software (CAESAR II), rotating equipment, and tanks.
Knowledge: Strong understanding of materials selection, corrosion control, and mechanical integrity in petrochemical environments.
Soft skills: Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Attributes:

Experience in EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) project environments.
Familiarity with project management methodologies and scheduling tools (Primavera, MS Project).
Strong background in safety and environmental compliance within petrochemical operations.
Ability to work in multicultural, cross-functional teams and interface with clients.

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