Senior Mechnical Technologist (Hayband - O) at Rand Water

Job Advert Summary    

Rand Water is currently looking for a Senior Mechanical Technologist, at their offices in Johannesburg South, Glenvista. The successful incumbent will execute and manage the implementation of large multidisciplinary projects within the field of Mechanical Engineering as a Project Engineer through: Participation in the development, execution, supervision, and coordination of all technical documentation, activities and other aspects of Mechanical engineering assignments including development of plans, schedules, contracts, procedures, monitoring and construction methods and systems.

Minimum Requirements    

• 5 -10 years’ relevant technical experience
• A 4-year Tertiary qualification (BSc or B-Tech) in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent
• Desirable qualifications are: ECSA registration and SACPMP registration
• Driver's License

Primary Duties    

• Perform primarily project execution functions (mechanical) to support a full range of varied engineering work.
• Provide Mechanical Engineering support to the project manager in strict compliance with Rand Water’s project execution guidelines.
• Supervision, inspection and approval of work done on a project, and ensure that it adheres to approved specifications.
• Co-ordinate Mechanical engineering work on projects.
• Apply conceptual thinking in order to optimize a project.
• Guide the Project Manager on technical related matters on projects, and to then select and apply the most suitable engineering techniques to solve problems.
• Liaise with contractors, colleagues and/or other specialists such as quality assurance specialists, financial specialists, etc., to ensure a successful project execution and handover.
• Co-ordinate cold & hot commissioning and Performance Tests activities & Hand Over;
• Ensuring proper interface and integration between engineering disciplines;
• Act as an assistant in project technical and progress meetings.

Knowledge    

• Computer Literacy
• Precise application of pre-defined Standards within the field of Mechanical Engineering
• In depth knowledge of Mechanical maintenance (Relevant Mechanical standards and certification)
• Good knowledge in Mechanical infrastructure installation and commissioning
• Good knowledge of Mechanical and other disciplines interface

Skills    

• Technical management
• Communication skills
• Report writing skills
• Attitude    
• Conflict resolution skills and ability to achieve objectives without having direct responsibility (people management skills)

Closing Date: 12th, April 2022