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  • Posted: Mar 3, 2020
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    Metix (Pty) Ltd, as part of the SMS Group, is a leading global provider of process plants and engineering services for the pyrometallurgical industry spanning both the ferrous and non-ferrous sectors. Our team of passionate and skilled engineers have developed specialised patented equipment for all types of furnaces and is fully geared to incorporate this...
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    Senior Mechanical Technologist

    DEPARTMENT:                                          

    •   Technology Equipment Department

    JOB TITLE:                                                   

    • Senior Mechanical Technologist

    JOB TITLE THIS POSITION REPORTS TO:   

    •  Technology Equipment Engineering Manager

    JOB DESCRIPTION:

    The incumbent will be responsible for sound engineering principles in the development and documentation of pyrometallurgical products and packages. Provide direct instruction, coaching and guidelines for company engineers and also provide technical support to other company departments. This incumbent will take lead on specific projects as identified by the Engineering Manager.

    QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, COMPETENCIES:

    Qualifications:

    • Diploma in Engineering.
    • A professional certification e.g. Pr.Tech shall be advantageous.
    • Relevant certificates and diplomas in mechanical draughting.
    • Relevant post graduate qualifications albeit technical, management or business related could be advantageous.

    Experience:

    • Minimum of 10 years’ experience with design, contracts and clients in the pyrometallurgical industry.
    • Minimum of 5 years’ experience at an engineering management level within a profit- target driven environment.
    • Experience in contract management, engineering, costing/cost control, HAZOP, SHERQC and multi-disciplinary construction of submerged arc furnaces and other pyro metallurgical projects.
    • Experience in the interaction with Clients both on site and in formal office settings e.g. meetings, design reviews, etc.

    Knowledge required:

    • Multi-disciplinary furnace equipment design and application in large furnaces.
    • Customers’ contact personnel (especially where Metix technology equipment is installed or can be installed).
    • An in-depth understanding of pyrometallurgical furnace design and layout encompassing all aspects of the process flow i.e. from the charging system to the furnace proper, the electrode columns, high current systems and tapping equipment.
    • An in-depth understanding of ancillary equipment supporting the operation of pyrometallurgical furnaces including, but not limited to, cooling systems, gas cleaning and post-tap hole handling.
    • A working knowledge of metallurgical operations and processes.
    • A working knowledge of the pyrometallurgical production environment. Previous operational experience will be advantageous.
    • Local and international suppliers’/competitors’ competencies and capabilities.
    • The principles of FEA and CFD modelling.
    • Budgeting principles and control.
    • MS office suite and other computer applications.
    • Latest project management systems and software.
    • Manufacturing and construction standards in South Africa and abroad.
    • Relevant legislation OHS, MHSA, COID and Environmental Conservation Acts.
    • Construction management, safety, quality and programming.

    Skills:

    • Organisational skills.
    • Project management skills.
    • Prioritising ability.
    • Ability to interpret 2-dimensional drawings in 3D.
    • Contribute and transfer knowledge.
    • Provide direction.
    • Innovative thinker.
    • Problem solving ability.
    • Team leadership skills.
    • Listening to, interpreting and understanding feedback from clients and team members.
    • Motivational skills.
    • Sound written and verbal communication skills.

    Detailed responsibilities

    • Management of direct clients including the Technology Manager, Design Coordinator, Project Managers, Engineering Managers, design draftsmen, Quality Manager and quality inspectors.
    • Management of your indirect clients which may include Metix management members, other Metix engineers and personnel.
    • Function as a design lead on Metix equipment and entrench yourself as the design gate controlling new designs and design improvements across all Metix technology equipment.
    • Understand and produce technical drawings, check drawings, check bills of materials, and validate designs.
    • Delegate tasks to other Engineers.
    • Execute contracts and support installations and commissioning, be it local or international, following established Metix procedures (project controls) for such activities, including preparation and control of decision list(s), design bases, cost control documents, document and data control, quality assurance, schedules and programmes, progress reports, punch lists, handover certificates, etc.
    • Ensure compliance with relevant legal and statutory requirements and internationally accepted environmental, health, safety and quality standards.
    • Taking all reasonable precautions to ensure that all Metix Equipment, including Technology Equipment’s intellectual property stays within the company.
    • Identify engineering deliverables arising from formal and informal interactions with the technology team, Technology Manager or Clients.
    • Establish delivery periods for the agreed engineering deliverables, and track deliverables formally utilising available software (e.g. MS Project and/or MS Excel)
    • Daily interaction with Technology Equipment Engineering Manager and Design Coordinator on activities, deliverables and challenges.
    • Technology equipment specifications and data sheets shall be maintained, created or improved regularly.
    • Drive product development (including R&D) to keep ahead of market and competitors. This will be a concerted team effort that includes:
    • Obtaining or soliciting deficiencies from Clients and fabricators and implementing improvements.
    • Implementing lessons learnt from previous contracts.
    • Introduction of new cost-effective improvements to existing products as well as brand-new products to the market.
    • Design reviews shall be conducted formally against an agreed checklist/workflow, actions/notes shall be recorded in line with the checklist as evidence that aspects were reviewed and close out actions to be tracked and reported on.
    • Provide project related engineering and procurement deliverables and services for Metix studies, tenders and projects. These include but are not limited to scoping, developing documentation (tenders) and cost estimates based on preliminary/typical designs, basic and detail engineering, contract cost control and review, project controls, construction, supervision, commissioning and handover.
    • Compilation and implementation of quality control plans and test and inspection plans for technology equipment in collaboration with the Quality Manager.
    • Presentations on Metix technology equipment and capabilities shall be compiled and presented to Clients.
    • Maintain regular contact and obtain feedback from clients and suppliers.
    • Assist in driving Metix’s technology equipment business growth and profitability.
    • Encourage an atmosphere of collaboration and team work amongst your direct reportees and Clients. Get buy in to making the Metix Technology Department the “Preeminent provider of technology solutions for the pyrometallurgical sector with flexibility and agility as their greatest attributes.”

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Metix (SMS Group) on www.linkedin.com to apply

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