Mechanical Engineer (5- Perm & 3 Contract) - Pretoria at NECSA

Job Profile:

• To independently perform mechanical engineering design of subsections of plants of facilities and to support the operation and optimization of Necsa’s plants and R&D projects in accordance with Necsa, SHEQ, regulatory and nuclear licensing requirements on a project basis (as part of an engineering team under full, limited to no direct supervision of an engineer-in-training, junior engineer to engineer respectively). requirements.

Key Performance Areas:

• Develop cost effective engineering solutions and ensuring that services are delivered on a competitive basis.
• Perform mechanical design, with a limited scope and complexity, of the following,:
  • Pressure vessels and Heat Exchangers - (ASME VIII)
  • Safety class items High and Medium - (ASME III)
  • Mechanical load bearing structures
  • Lifting equipment
  • Machines, Jigs and Fixtures
  • Products
  • Ventilation systems
  • Process piping
• Perform concept and basic process engineering of plants or facilities on assigned SSCs and produce typical output documentation to specify the product/s appropriately and in sufficient detail for efficient configuration management.
• Provide process engineering input to the detail design phases of projects.
• Provide input to feasibility studies.
• Perform the function of SSC owner for facilities in which ENS is appointed as design authority and takes responsibility for the performance of an integrated system.
• Typically be accountable for own engineering output and expected to independently deliver suitable output to achieve set project objectives when performing as an engineer;
• Apply application internationally acceptable standards during the design process, specifically for subsections of facilities and SSCs.
• Incorporate the approved design processes and safety, licensing and SHEQ-INS requirements into products/output to ensure compliance with the design control plan and applicable regulations and stakeholder requirements.
• Contribute to Design Reviews, and update design accordingly.
•  Contribute to Hazard and Operability Studies, and update design accordingly.
• Interact with the customer to ensure that reliable information and input is obtained from the customer and other stakeholders as input to design and problem solving for SSCs;
• Undertake problem solving and optimisation across Necsa and subsidiaries relating to chemical/process engineering aspects in process plants, (e.g. product purity, equipment malfunctioning, etc.) on an ad-hoc basis/ as requested with limited specialized guidance
• Check technical reports and design output of a process/chemical engineering nature of team members to ensure accuracy, sound assumptions and correct application of the selected codes and standards (e.g. perform design verification including alternative calculations where required).
• Conduct research and analysis to ensure recommendation of optimal and effective solutions to process engineering problems;
• Obtain sufficient information on operations of Necsa facilities to ensure that services add value and to minimise induction time. and presentation of drawings and models.
• Develop Work methods & techniques
• Develop Policies & Procedures.
• Introduce Innovative approaches, systems and processes within the Engineering Framework.

Requirements

KEY KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Sound knowledge of the systems acquisition process, i.e. from plant design to commissioning
• Knowledge of the nuclear fuel cycle
• Knowledge of process engineering and ability to perform process engineering design calculations (mass and energy balance, unit operations sizing, pressure drop calculations, etc.) and specifications.
• Sound knowledge of chemical unit operations and design of units and SSCs
• General knowledge of all other engineering disciplines
• Ability to apply recommended Engineering Standards for specific applications.
• Ability to perform work of medium to complex nature accurately and promptly, without supervision.
• Computer literacy and ability to learn to use new advanced engineering software as required.
• Self-training to attain new skills and knowledge when required.
• Be physically and mentally fit to work in nuclear and processing facilities (e.g. be registered as nuclear and chemical workers when required)..

COMPETENCIES
 

• Analytical Thinking & Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Creativity / Innovation
• Time & self-Management
• Drive (Results Orientation)
• Relationship Building
• Customer Service Orientation
• Effective communication
• Efficient and concise writing skills
• Ability to identify scope of work and deliver focused output to address the scope and solve the essence of problems
• Ability to solve problems, think “ot-of the box” and determine the root cause of problems
• Safety Orientations
• Technical / Professional Competence
• Knowledge Sharing
• Teamwork

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

•  Engineering degree (B.Eng/ BSc.Eng) in Mechanical Engineering

Experience: 

• 3 years’ experience in an engineering  environment, respectively after assuming a Bachelor’s degree
• Registration with ECSA

Closing Date:

•  04 August 2023