Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at Lesedi Nuclear Services Pty Ltd

PURPOSE OF ROLE

• Produce quality technical outputs which satisfy all requirements (Clients, Codes and Standards) by adhering to internal engineering processes. The position is a technical role, with interface and liaison with the client and other outside parties.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Design, specification, and execution of mechanical systems for industrial plants and fluid systems;

• Conceptual design
• Plant layouts and general arrangements
• Material and equipment selection and specification
• Typical plants and projects: off-gas cleaning, fluid systems, power generation, liquid solid separation plant, materials handling and others.
• Managing the mechanical interfaces with other disciplines
• Participation in and management of procurement and installation contracts and documentation, including tender evaluation
• Assistance during the fabrication phase of all projects

Assisting with tender compilation

• Project cost estimations (including the compilation of Bill of Quantities (BOQs))
• Compilation of tender scope of work
• Testing and commissioning of mechanical systems and sub-systems
• Construction management support

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• BSc (Eng) or B Eng degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer.
• Minimum 10 years relevant multi-disciplinary project design experience in process plant for mining and metallurgy, power or the petrochemical industry.
• Off-gas cleaning experience would be beneficial.

COMPETENCIES

• Good communication and technical report writing skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Autocad
• Design software (Hydraulic Analysis, Stress Analysis)
• Ability to operate under pressure in a team environment, must be a fast and accurate worker who is results driven
• Ability to work independently
• Problem solving ability
• Good planning, organizing, administration and time management skills
• Good people skills, assertiveness, and a pro-active disposition
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including traveling to project sites