Senior Mechanical Engineer at Proconics

Purpose

• The Senior Mechanical Engineer will report tthe Team Lead: Mechanical Design Engineering. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be required tsupport in the scoping of new projects, mechanical design, compiling technical specifications for procurement of tagged equipment and support the implementation of designs independently in a multidisciplinary team texecute the Mechanical engineering & design deliverables during various design stages of projects. The candidate will need tdevelop team members, provide guidance, and set the example. Generate and review technical work accurately and drive internal processes tmeet the client needs/deadlines.

Requirements
To generate and execute technical deliverables including: 

• scoping. work breakdown and  allocation as well as generation of mechanical designs on Greenfields and Brownfields projects
• Ensure that discipline deliverables have been executed in accordance with the necessary technical standards, specifications, client requirements, applicable internal quality systems, and interface requirements with other work/disciplines.
• Interfacing and liaising with clients during proposal, design, and construction phases of projects. 
• Interfacing and liaising with supply, fabrication and construction subcontractors during proposal, design and construction phases of projects. 
• To perform discipline inputs in MFD (P&ID) reviews, HAZOP study, Model and constructability reviews, Mechanical /design philosophy review meetings internally and with clients.

Qualifications/Experience

• B Eng. / BSc (Hons) degree in Mechanical Engineering 
• Minimum five years’ experience in industrial mechanical and piping engineeringprojects. 
• Registered as a candidate with ECSA, (Pr Eng would be advantageous). 
• Experience in the application of ASME codes, API Standards, Pressure Equipment Regulations, SANS 347, and other international standards for vessels and piping. 
• Exposure tpiping and mechanical fabrication and construction projects and processes. 
• Experience in projects that involve multi-discipline teams. 
• Exposure tand experience within the petrochemical sector and API standards would be advantageous. 
• Vessel and/or structural design experience would be advantageous. 
• Familiarity with the following software packages: 
• PVElite Compress 
• Inventor

Personal attributes

• Affinity for detail engineering and a passion for mechanical engineering with a specific focus on piping engineering. 
• Ability twork under pressure. 
• Conceptual and analytic problem-solving 
• Strong team player (good interpersonal skills) 
• Strong written and oral communication skills (internally and toclients) 
• Self-starter and able twork independently. 
• Ability tprioritize with good time management. 
• Self-disciplined and motivated 
• Quality and detail driven. 
• Assertive with a strong internal locus of control