Job Description
We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer (Pr Eng) to lead and support plant operations and capital projects. This role involves mechanical design, project execution, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement in an industrial environment, with a focus on plant reliability, system optimisation, and safety excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Plant Engineering Support
- Provide mechanical engineering input for daily operations and maintenance.
- Identify and resolve plant performance issues to enhance efficiency.
- Ensure systems operate within engineering and legal compliance standards.
- Project Engineering & Management
- Lead or support projects from concept to commissioning.
- Develop technical specifications, scopes, budgets, and schedules.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Oversee contractors and suppliers to ensure project quality and timelines.
- Compliance & Safety
- Ensure all mechanical designs meet statutory and internal SHEQ requirements.
- Maintain compliance with standards such as PER, SANS, and ISO.
- Participate in risk assessments, HAZOPs, and safety reviews.
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Liaise with internal departments (operations, maintenance, SHEQ) and external service providers.
- Clearly communicate technical issues and recommendations to diverse audiences.