Mechanical Engineer at Bosch Holdings (Pty) Ltd

Key responsibilities:

• Producing, maintaining, and taking responsibility for mechanical engineering deliverables within a highly variable project environment, including:

1. Equipment and vessel design utilizing finite element analysis and application of relevant codes and standards;
2. Pump and piping system design and stress analysis;
3. Equipment technical specifications, lists and detailed datasheets;
4. Undertake site investigations and technical audits;
5. Oversight, collaboration and interaction on the 3D modelling and design manipulation of equipment drawings, plant layouts and general arrangement drawings with design draftspersons;
6. Input to process flow diagrams and P&IDs;
7. Produce, review and analyse piping drawings and isometrics;
8. Produce tender enquiry documents and adjudication reports;
9. Lead and contribute to techno-commercial feasibility study assessments;
10. Undertake construction management and quality control roles where required, including equipment and pumping systems commissioning and collation of OEM documentation; and
11. Conduct effective Root Cause Analysis.

• Effective contribution to multi-disciplinary engineering project teams;
• Interfacing directly with Clients, mentors, project managers, discipline engineers and design draughts persons;
• Contribute to the development of innovative and high-quality designs and deliverables using progressive technologies and BIM workflows; and
• Effectively interfacing with Clients and stakeholders throughout the project life-cycle.

Key requirements:

• A BSc. Eng. or B.Eng. (Mechanical) qualification;
• Registration as a Professional Engineer with ECSA;
• At least 8 years of appropriate experience in the sugar or related heavy process plant industry (previous experience in a consulting environment will be an added advantage);
• Sugar factory operational experience (added advantage);
• A thorough understanding of engineering projects and a broad understanding of the other engineering disciplines, i.e. Process, Civil, Structural, Instrumentation and Electrical;
• A thorough understanding of applicable standards and codes within the mechanical engineering environment;
• A keen interest in technology and continuous improvement;
• Relevant practical engineering experience;
• Effective computer skills e.g. Microsoft Office, piping and mechanical equipment design packages including Plant 3D Inventor as well as FEA and CFD software (preferable);
• Must be able to demonstrate interaction with plant personnel at all levels;
• Experience in and have a key affinity for working within a Building information models (BIM) environment;
• Experience in equipment, product storage, and piping system designs (preferable);
• Must be an honest and effective communicator;
• Must be a self-starter capable of managing deliverables against strict deadlines;
• Strong interpersonal, analytical and problem solving skills;
• Must be prepared to travel within and outside RSA borders.