Hoisting Mechanical Project Engineer at ABB

You will be working as Hoisting Mechanical Project Engineer, will be the part of Process Automation business area for Process Industries division based in Longmeadow, South Africa. In this role you will be reporting to Engineering Manager and you will be responsible for the full scope of mechanical and hydraulic work regarding mine winder / hoists for the South African and International markets. The role is office based design, however time will be spent in workshops, client offices and on sites to discuss designs, training and fault finding.

Your responsibilities

• Review mechanical design calculations.
• Perform mechanical audits on hoisting systems.
• Perform site surveys, collecting data and supporting engineering design.
• Develop and use standard computations.
• Make use of finite element analysis.
• Track and update and design tasks.
• Guide others to develop 3D models in SolidWorks and assist with detailed drawings.
• Prepare technical manuals and documents, permit applications and tests.
• Submit project risk assessments and implementation of resulting actions.
• Documenting and handing technical risks according to mitigation guidelines.
• Clarifying technical queries for customers. Interacting with other technical staff, supporting functions, customers and contractors.
• Collaborating with sales, supply chain, R&D, finance, administration, project management and field service engineering functions across the business cycle from scoping and quoting, to project kickoff and execution through to final commissioning, after-sales support and systems evolution.
• Using international, South African, end customer and ABB standards, processes and tools to deliver standardized, high-quality designs.
• Support business by reporting process and tool inefficiencies, along with contributing to the development of new/revised processes within the team.

Your background

• BSc Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Must have hoisting, mine winder background
• 5 - 8 years work experience
• ECSA registered as a PrEng (advantageous)
• Preference will be given to EE candidates
• Should have a strong willingness to learn and teach. Strong time and budget management skills
• Should have a valid passport and excellent communication skills and a team player
• Show a willingness to learn and teach
• Strong time and budget management
• Valid passport